Russell Independent
July 25, 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 #67743 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda 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
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 June 27, 2022 Regular Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #67744 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes from the June 27, 2022 Regular meeting 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
VI.B. Treasurer's Report
Actions Taken

Order #67745 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $6,637,507.42 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
VI.C. Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Actions Taken

Order #67746 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll 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
VII. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #67747 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest 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
VII.A. Overnight Trips
Rationale

RHS Volleyball is requesting an overnight trip August 26-27 for the Thoroughbred Smash Tournament in Lexington, KY.  

VII.B. Approval of Dairy and Bread Bid
VIII. New Business
VIII.A. Consider approval of 2021-2022 Annual Financial Report
Actions Taken

Order #67748 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2021-2022 Annual Financial Report 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.B. Consider approval of State and Federal Assurances
Actions Taken

Order #67749 - Motion Passed:  Approval of State and Federal Assurances 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.C. Consider Student and Adult Lunch and Breakfast Pricing
Actions Taken

Order #67750 - Motion Passed:  Approval to set Student Lunch Pricing at $2.40 and Adult Lunch Pricing at $2.60 Breakfast Pricing will be $1.00 and the adoption of the pricing formula for Visiting Adult Breakfast and Lunch Pricing 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.D. Consider approval of Food Service Manual
Actions Taken

Order #67751 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Food Service Manual passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt 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 the 2022 Employee Handbook
Actions Taken

Order #67752 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2022 Employee Handbook 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.F. Consider approval of 2022 District Notifications & Guidelines
Actions Taken

Order #67753 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2022 District Notifications & Guidelines passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest 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.G. Consider approve low bid and enter into contract, upon approval from KDE, with the low bidder of the Russell Ind. High School Restroom project
Actions Taken

Order #67754 - Motion Passed:  Approval to reject the Russell High School Restroom Project Bids, due to excessive cost 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.H. Consider approval of revised BG1, post-bid, for the Russell Ind. High School Restroom project
IX. Updates and Information
IX.A. Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
IX.B. Meeting Reminder-August 22, 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 #67755 - Motion Passed:  Meeting adjournment at 7:24 p.m. 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