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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 #67969 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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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)
VI.
Regular Business
VI.A.
Approval of Minutes of the June 26, 2023 Regular Meeting
Order #67970 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the June 26, 2023 Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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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 #67971 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $8,059,324.54
passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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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 #67972 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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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 #67973 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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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.
Overnight Trips
VII.B.
Approval to Surplus District Property
VIII.
New Business
VIII.A.
Consider approval of 2022-2023 Annual Financial Report
Order #67974 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2022-2023 Annual Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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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 Adult Lunch and Breakfast Pricing
Order #67975 - Motion Passed: Approval to set Adult Breakfast pricing at $2.15 and Lunch pricing at $3.60 passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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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 approval of Change Order #2 in the amount of $2,745.00 for RHS Restroom and Fire Suppression Project
Order #67976 - Motion Passed: Approval of Change Order #2 in the amount of $2,745.00 for RHS Restroom and Fire Suppression Project passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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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 State and Federal Assurances
As Superintendent of the Russell Independent school district, I declare that all the schools in our district (including private schools receiving funding from our district) are in compliance with all of the assurances listed in the Assurances document. These assurances were approved at a regular meeting of the Russell Independent Board of Education on 7/24/2023. The approval is contained in the Board minutes that are available for review at the district’s central office. All pertinent information related to these assurances is available for review at the district’s central office.
Order #67977 - Motion Passed: Approval of State and Federal Assurances passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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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.
Consider approval of the 2023 Employee Handbook
Order #67978 - Motion Passed: Approval of the 2023 Employee Handbook passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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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.F.
Consider approval of ARC Chairpersons for the 2023-2024 School Year
Order #67979 - Motion Passed: Approval of ARC Chairpersons for the 2023-2024 School Year passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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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.
Consider approval of 2023-2024 MOA with ACTC
Order #67980 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2023-2024 MOA with ACTC passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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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.H.
Consider approval of 2023-2024 MOA with EKU
Order #67981 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2023-2024 MOA with EKU passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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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.I.
Consider approval of Emergency Teaching Certification for Keith Roark and Abigail Purdon
Order #67982 - Motion Passed: Approval of Emergency Teaching Certification for Keith Roark passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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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.J.
Consider approval of Booster Fundraisers
Order #67983 - Motion Passed: Approval of Booster Fundraisers passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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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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IX.
Updates and Information
IX.A.
Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
IX.B.
Meeting Reminder-August 28, 2023
IX.C.
SBDM Information
IX.D.
Cards/Letters
X.
Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI.
Other Business and Information
XII.
Closing
Order #67984 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 6:38 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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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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