|
I.
Call To Order
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
Mr. Vest led those in attendance in a Moment of Silence.
I.B.
Pledge to the United States Flag
Mr. Vest led those in attendance in the Pledge to the United States Flag.
I.C.
District Mission Statement
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
Order #67781 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
|
Ms. Debbie Finley
|
Absent
|
|
Mr. John Jones
|
Yes
|
|
Ms. Judy Ledford
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Terry Vest
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Sean Whitt
|
Yes
|
III.
Delegations
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
Personnel for Board Information Only in accordance with KRS 160.390 (2)
VI.
Regular Business
VI.A.
Approval of Minutes of the August 22, 2022 Regular Meeting and the September 8, 2022 Special Called Meeting
Order #67782 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the August 22, 2022 Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
|
Ms. Debbie Finley
|
Absent
|
|
Mr. John Jones
|
Yes
|
|
Ms. Judy Ledford
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Terry Vest
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Sean Whitt
|
Yes
|
Order #67783 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the September 8, 2022 Special Called Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. John Jones.
|
Ms. Debbie Finley
|
Absent
|
|
Mr. John Jones
|
Yes
|
|
Ms. Judy Ledford
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Terry Vest
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Sean Whitt
|
Yes
|
VI.B.
Treasurer's Report
Order #67784 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $7,444,200.38
passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
|
Ms. Debbie Finley
|
Absent
|
|
Mr. John Jones
|
Yes
|
|
Ms. Judy Ledford
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Terry Vest
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Sean Whitt
|
Yes
|
VI.C.
Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Order #67785 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
|
Ms. Debbie Finley
|
Absent
|
|
Mr. John Jones
|
Yes
|
|
Ms. Judy Ledford
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Terry Vest
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Sean Whitt
|
Yes
|
VII.
Consent Agenda
Order #67786 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
|
Ms. Debbie Finley
|
Absent
|
|
Mr. John Jones
|
Yes
|
|
Ms. Judy Ledford
|
Yes
|
|
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
VII.E.
Approval of 2022-2023 MOA with ACTC
VII.F.
Approval of FY22 TAR Report
VII.G.
Approval to Surplus District Property
VIII.
New Business
VIII.A.
Consider approval of the Working Budget for 2022-2023
Order #67787 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Working Budget for 2022-2023 passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
|
Ms. Debbie Finley
|
Absent
|
|
Mr. John Jones
|
Yes
|
|
Ms. Judy Ledford
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Terry Vest
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Sean Whitt
|
Yes
|
VIII.B.
Consider approval of an Administrative Period of October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, a Stability Period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, and the Measurement Period will be October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023 for compliance with the Affordable Care Act
Order #67788 - Motion Passed: Approval of an Administrative Period of October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, a Stability Period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, and the Measurement Period will be October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023 for compliance with the Affordable Care Act passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. John Jones.
|
Ms. Debbie Finley
|
Absent
|
|
Mr. John Jones
|
Yes
|
|
Ms. Judy Ledford
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Terry Vest
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Sean Whitt
|
Yes
|
VIII.C.
Consider authorization to make appropriate monetary transfers from the Capital Outlay and/or Building Fund(s) to the Bond Fund to account for the payment of bond indebtedness as needed through June 30, 2023
Order #67789 - Motion Passed: Authorization to make appropriate monetary transfers from the Capital Outlay and/or Building Fund(s) to the Bond Fund to account for the payment of bond indebtedness as needed through June 30, 2023 passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
|
Ms. Debbie Finley
|
Absent
|
|
Mr. John Jones
|
Yes
|
|
Ms. Judy Ledford
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Terry Vest
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Sean Whitt
|
Yes
|
VIII.D.
Consider approval of E-Meeting Contracts for RPS, RMIS, RMS and RHS Site Based Decision Making Councils
Order #67790 - Motion Passed: Approval of E-Meeting Contracts for RPS, RMIS, RMS and RHS passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
|
Ms. Debbie Finley
|
Absent
|
|
Mr. John Jones
|
Yes
|
|
Ms. Judy Ledford
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Terry Vest
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Sean Whitt
|
Yes
|
VIII.E.
Consider approval of a Speech Language Pathologist Contract for the 2022-2023 School Year
Order #67791 - Motion Passed: Approval of a Speech Language Pathologist Contract for the 2022-2023 School Year passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
|
Ms. Debbie Finley
|
Absent
|
|
Mr. John Jones
|
Yes
|
|
Ms. Judy Ledford
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Terry Vest
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Sean Whitt
|
Yes
|
VIII.F.
Consider approval of one Asst. Archery Coach at Russell Middle School
Order #67792 - Motion Passed: Approval of one Asst. Archery Coach at Russell Middle School passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
|
Ms. Debbie Finley
|
Absent
|
|
Mr. John Jones
|
Yes
|
|
Ms. Judy Ledford
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Terry Vest
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Sean Whitt
|
Yes
|
VIII.G.
Consider KISTA Participation Resolution for the purchase of one school bus
Order #67793 - Motion Passed: Approval of the KISTA Participation Resolution for the purchase of one school bus passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
|
Ms. Debbie Finley
|
Absent
|
|
Mr. John Jones
|
Yes
|
|
Ms. Judy Ledford
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Terry Vest
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Sean Whitt
|
Yes
|
VIII.H.
Discussion of District Vehicle Purchase
VIII.I.
Consider approval of Booster Fundraisers
Order #67794 - Motion Passed: Approval of Booster Fundraisers passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
|
Ms. Debbie Finley
|
Absent
|
|
Mr. John Jones
|
Yes
|
|
Ms. Judy Ledford
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Terry Vest
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Sean Whitt
|
Yes
|
IX.
Updates and Information
IX.A.
Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
IX.B.
Meeting Reminder-October 24, 2022
IX.C.
SBDM Information
IX.D.
Cards/Letters
X.
Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI.
Other Business and Information
XII.
Closing
Order #67795 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 6:39 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
|
Ms. Debbie Finley
|
Absent
|
|
Mr. John Jones
|
Yes
|
|
Ms. Judy Ledford
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Terry Vest
|
Yes
|
|
Mr. Sean Whitt
|
Yes
|
|