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 #67948 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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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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Absent
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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.
Public Discussion of Russell Independent School District Policy 09.141
V.
Recognitions/Achievements/Reports
VI.
Notification of Personnel Matters
Personnel for Board Information Only in accordance with KRS 160.390 (2)
VII.
Regular Business
VII.A.
Approval of Minutes of May 22, 2023 Regular Meeting
Order #67949 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the May 22, 2023 Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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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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Absent
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VII.B.
Treasurer's Report
Order #67950 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $10,729,722.70
passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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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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Absent
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VII.C.
Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Order #67951 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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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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Absent
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VIII.
Consent Agenda
Order #67952 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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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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Absent
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VIII.A.
Fundraisers
VIII.B.
Overnight Trips
VIII.C.
Rental Applications
VIII.D.
Student Fees/Field Trips
VIII.E.
Approval to declare unusable band instruments as junk
IX.
New Business
IX.A.
Consider approval of Annual Policy & Procedure Updates
Order #67953 - Motion Passed: Approval of Annual Policy & Procedure Updates passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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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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Absent
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IX.B.
Consider approval of the creation of one Kindergarten Teaching Position and one 6.5 hour per day Kindergarten Instructional Aide Position for the 2023-2024 School Year
Order #67954 - Motion Passed: Approval of the creation of one Kindergarten Teaching Position and one 6.5 hour per day Kindergarten Instructional Aide Position for the 2023-2024 School Year passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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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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Absent
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IX.C.
Consider approval of 2023 Russell ATC MOA for Building Use
Order #67955 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2023 Russell ATC MOA for Building Use passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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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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Absent
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IX.D.
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, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Education and Labor Cabinet and Pathways Inc. beginning on July 1, 2023 and concluding June 30, 2024
Order #67956 - 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, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Education and Labor Cabinet and Pathways Inc. beginning on July 1, 2023 and concluding June 30, 2024 passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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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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Absent
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IX.E.
Consider approval of Safe Crisis Management Trainer Stipend
Order #67957 - Motion Passed: Approval of Safe Crisis Management Trainer Stipend of $700 passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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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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Absent
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IX.F.
Consider approval of Cyber Liability Insurance Quote
Order #67958 - Motion Passed: Approval of Cyber Liability Insurance Quote with Tokio Marine at a cost of 13,265.58 passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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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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Absent
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IX.G.
Consider payment of Athletic Expenses over budget
Order #67959 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of $28, 920.72 in Athletic Expenses over budget passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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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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Absent
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IX.H.
Consider approval of Pay Application #2 to Debcon for the Russell High School Restroom & Sprinkler System Project
Order #67960 - Motion Passed: Approval of Pay Application #2 in the amount of $479,793.60 to Debcon for the Russell High School Restroom & Sprinkler System Project passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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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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Absent
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IX.I.
Consider approval of Change Order #1 for the Russell High School Restroom & Sprinkler System Project
Order #67961 - Motion Passed: Approval of Change Order #1 at a cost of $61,071.20 for the Russell High School Restroom & Sprinkler System Project passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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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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Absent
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IX.J.
Consider District Salary Schedule Revision
Order #67962 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2% Salary increase to the Certified, Classified and Administrative Schedules and extension of years of experience for Certified and Classified to 30 years of experience at 1% increments to existing schedules passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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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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Absent
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IX.K.
Consider approval of a $2500 Stipend for the Russell Preschool Community Mental Health Consultant to be paid from the Preschool Partnership Grant
IX.L.
Consider approval of payment of Teacher Academy Stipends
Order #67963 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Teacher Academy Stipends passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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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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Absent
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IX.M.
Consider approval of Deeper Learning Initiative Stipends
Order #67964 - Motion Passed: Approval of Deeper Learning Initiative Stipends passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. John Jones.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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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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Absent
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IX.N.
Consider approval of Unpaid Leave Request Nicole Shivel
Order #67965 - Motion Passed: Approval of Unpaid Leave Request beginning August 14,2023 through approximately October 10, 2023 for Nicole Shivel passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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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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Absent
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IX.O.
Consider approval of Superintendent Contract Revision
Order #67966 - Motion Passed: Approval of Superintendent Contract Amendment III passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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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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Absent
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IX.P.
Consider approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers
Order #67967 - Motion Passed: Approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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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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Absent
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X.
Updates and Information
X.A.
Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
X.B.
Meeting Reminder-July 24, 2023
X.C.
SBDM Information
X.D.
Cards/Letters
XI.
Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XII.
Other Business and Information
XIII.
Closing
Order #67968 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 7:07 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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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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Absent
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