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 #67895 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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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)
New Hires
Tyler Gibbs RMIS Evening Custodian
Cole Cordle RHS Asst. Baseball Coach
Emergency Certified Substitute Classified Substitute
Gabrielle Griffith Christi Jones
Resignations
Christi Jones Russell Preschool Community Instructional Aide effective February 28, 2023
Richard Damron District Bus Driver Retirement effective May 31, 2023
Termination
Page Allen RECLC Instructional Aide effective March 8, 2023
VI.
Regular Business
VI.A.
Approval of Minutes of February 28, 2023 Regular Meeting
Order #67896 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the February 28, 2023 Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VI.B.
Treasurer's Report
Order #67897 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $10,005,877.25
passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VI.C.
Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Order #67898 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VII.
Consent Agenda
Order #67899 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VII.A.
Fundraisers
RMS STLP will collect change and dollar bills with proceeds to buy USB I-Pad Charging Cables
VII.B.
Approval of KETS 2nd Offer of Assistance for Technology
VIII.
New Business
VIII.A.
Consider approval of 2023-2024 SBDM Allocations
Order #67900 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2023-2024 SBDM Allocations passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VIII.B.
Consider approval of revised 2022-2023 School Calendar
Order #67901 - Motion Passed: Approval of revised 2022-2023 School Calendar with students last day June 2, 2023 and Closing Day June 6, 2023 passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VIII.C.
Consider Russell High School Graduation Date
Order #67902 - Motion Passed: Approval of June 1, 2023 as the Russell High School Graduation Date, rain dates will be June 3rd and/or June 4th passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VIII.D.
Consider approval of 2023-2024 Technology Plan
Order #67903 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2023-2024 Technology Plan passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VIII.E.
Review of Procedures 02.4331 AP.1 and 02.4331 AP.11
VIII.F.
Consider approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers
RMS Boys Soccer Boosters will sell concessions, have food truck(s) at events, spirit cards, spirit wear, calendar sponsor a day, Egg my yard, raffles, donuts, scentsy and mulch
Order #67904 - Motion Passed: Approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VIII.G.
Discussion of KDMC Walk-In Care and Trainer Programs
IX.
Updates and Information
IX.A.
Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
IX.B.
Meeting Reminder-April 24, 2023
IX.C.
SBDM Information
IX.D.
Cards/Letters
X.
Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI.
Other Business and Information
XI.A.
Enter into Executive Session per KRS 61.810 (1) f Personnel Issue
Order #67905 - Motion Passed: Enter into Executive Session Per KRS 61.810 (1) f at 7:06 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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XI.B.
Return from Executive Session
Order #67906 - Motion Passed: Return from Executive Session at 7:59 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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XII.
Closing
Order #67907 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 8:00 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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