Russell Independent
June 27, 2022 6:00 PM
Russell Independent Regular Board Meeting
I. Call To Order
Rationale

Mr. Vest called the Regular Meeting of the Russell Independent Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m.

I.A. Moment of Silence
Rationale

Mr. Vest led those in attendance in a Moment of Silence.

I.B. Pledge to the United States Flag
Rationale

Mr. Vest led those in attendance in the Pledge to the United States Flag.

I.C. District Mission Statement
Rationale

Our mission is to inspire and empower all students to reach their maximum potential: one student, one lesson, one day at a time.

 

Progressing into the future…

Our Students are our top priority.

 Our School Family plays a crucial role in student development, achievement, and success.

 Our Parents are supportive partners and are essential in the advancement of each student.

 Our Community shares our desire to develop highly skilled and productive citizens.

 Our Technology enables our students to reach beyond the classroom.

 Our Culture inspires leadership and excellence.

 Our Academics focus on rigorous standards and global success.

II. Adopt the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #67725 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
III. Delegations
Rationale

Procedures for Addressing the Board of Education

The Russell Independent School District Board of Education encourages attendance at meetings of the Board of Education.  The Board of Education understands that from time to time the public may wish to share opinions with them at these meetings.  Procedures for speaking to the Board of Education are detailed below:

 

·      Those who wish to address the Board of Education must sign the Delegation sheet provided prior to each Regular Meeting.  This sheet can be found beside the Board Agenda on a podium near the entrance of the room.

 

·      Generally, in the first ten minutes of the Meeting, the Board Chair will ask for delegations.  At this time please state your name, the name of the organization or group that you are representing, and the subject that you would like to address.  Please keep in mind that issues regarding a specific school should be shared with Principal and/or Site Based Decision Making Council, as that is the governing body for that school.

 

·      Individuals may address the Board of Education for a maximum of 5 minutes, as determined by the Board Chair.

 

·      The Board Chair reserves the right to intervene in order to maintain order and to ensure the expedient conduct of the Board’s business.

 

·      Comments to the Board should be stated in a professional manner.  Accusations and/or disparaging remarks about individuals will not be permitted. 

IV. Recognitions/Achievements/Reports
V. Notification of Personnel Matters
Rationale

Personnel for Board Information Only in accordance with KRS 160.390 (2)

VI. Regular Business
VI.A. Approval of Minutes of the May 23, 2022 Regular Meeting and the June 8, 2022 Special Called Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #67726 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes from the May 23, 2022 Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes

Order #67727 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes from the June 8, 2022 Special Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VI.B. Treasurer's Report
Actions Taken

Order #67728 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $8,419,582.57 passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VI.C. Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Actions Taken

Order #67729 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VII. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #67730 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Abstain
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VII.A. Fundraisers
VII.B. Overnight Trips
VII.C. Rental Applications
VII.D. Student Fees/Field Trips
VIII. New Business
VIII.A. Consider approval of ARC & 504 Chairpersons
Actions Taken

Order #67731 - Motion Passed:  Approval of ARC & 504 Chairpersons as listed passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Abstain
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.B. Consider Professional Service Agreements with FunWorks Pediatric Therapy, Karen White, Mountain Comprehensive Care Center, Ramey-Estep Homes, Inc./Re-Group, Paige Smith Therapeutics, PLLC, East Kentucky Psychological Resources, Rivercities Occupational Therapy, LLC and Pathways, Inc. beginning on July 1, 2022 and concluding June 30, 2023
Actions Taken

Order #67732 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Professional Service Agreements with FunWorks Pediatric Therapy, Karen White, Mountain Comprehensive Care Center, Ramey-Estep Homes, Inc./Re-Group, Paige Smith Therapeutics, PLLC, East Kentucky Psychological Resources, Rivercities Occupational Therapy, LLC and Pathways, Inc. beginning on July 1, 2022 and concluding June 30, 2023 passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Abstain
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.C. Consider approval of Safe Crisis Management Trainer Stipend
Actions Taken

Order #67733 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Safe Crisis Management Trainer Stipend of $700 passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Abstain
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.D. Consider approval of Annual Policy & Procedure Updates
Actions Taken

Order #67734 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Annual Policy & Procedure Updates passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Abstain
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.E. Consider approval of Construction Documents for the Restroom Project
Actions Taken

Order #67735 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Construction Documents for the RHS Restroom Project passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Abstain
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.F. Consider approval of the BG3 – CD Phase for the Russell Independent High School Restroom Project
Actions Taken

Order #67736 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG3 – CD Phase for the the Russell Independent High School Restroom Project passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Abstain
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.G. Consider approval of Cyber Liability Insurance Quote
Actions Taken

Order #67737 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Cyber Liability Insurance Quote of $13,076.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Abstain
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.H. Consider approval of Clinical Practice Agreement with Georgetown College Education Department
Actions Taken

Order #67738 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Clinical Practice Agreement with Georgetown College Education Department passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Abstain
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.I. Consider approval of Special Education Policies and Procedures
Actions Taken

Order #67739 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Special Education Policies and Procedures passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Abstain
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.J. Consider payment of Athletic Expenses over budget
Actions Taken

Order #67740 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $16,114.48 in Athletic Expenses over budget passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Abstain
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.K. Consider approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers
Actions Taken

Order #67741 - Motion Passed:  Approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Abstain
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
IX. Updates and Information
IX.A. Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
IX.B. Meeting Reminder-July 25, 2022
IX.C. SBDM Information
IX.D. Cards/Letters
X. Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI. Other Business and Information
XII. Closing
Actions Taken

Order #67742 - Motion Passed:  Meeting adjournment at 6:40 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Abstain
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes