Russell Independent
October 23, 2023 6:00 PM
Russell Independent Regular Board Meeting
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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 #68030 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
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)

New Hires                                                                                               

Jill Sexton                     Special Education Instructional Aide from RPS to RMIS                                       

Leighanna Ballard           6.5 hour per day Instructional Aide Russell Preschool Community                     

Deborah Duvall               RMS English Teacher                                                              

Richard McGrath             RPS 6.5-hour Sp.  Educ. Instructional Aide                                                         

Keith Slate                     RMS Asst. E-Sports Coach                                                                     

Todd Brand                    RMS 6th Grade Boys Basketball Coach                                                            

Tyler Parsley                  RMS 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach                                                            

Keith Roark                    RMS 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach                                                            

Joshua Wills                   RHS Wrestling Head Coach                                                                  

Paul Patterson                 RHS Asst. Wrestling Coach                                                                   

Michelle Hill                     RHS Boys Tennis Coach                                                          

Brent Bailey                     RHS Archery Head Coach                                                                      

                                                                                                    

Certified Substitutes      Emergency Certified Substitutes                            Classified Substitutes

Carol Stevens                                                                                                  Abigail Weatherholt                                                                                                                              Robert Land

                                                                                                                      Jewell Crislip

                                                                 

Resignations                                                                                           

Brianna Bridges               Did not accept position                                                          

Robert Land                     Resignation from full time position on 9-29-23                                                  Shannon Blankenship        RMIS Evening Custodian effective 9-29-23                                                    Jamey Halleck                     RMS Archery Coach        

VI. Regular Business
VI.A. Approval of Minutes of the September 25, 2023 Regular Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #68031 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes from the September 25, 2023 Regular Meeting 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 Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VI.B. Treasurer's Report
Actions Taken

Order #68032 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $7,237,879.10 passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VI.C. Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Actions Taken

Order #68033 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll 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 Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VII. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #68034 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VII.A. Fundraisers
Rationale

RPS Student Council will sell Santa Grams

VII.B. Overnight Trips
VII.C. Rental Applications
Rationale

RMS Kitchen and Cafeteria will be used by Kiwanis of East Greenup County (Scott Hill) on December 16, 2023 for a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

RMS Kitchen and Cafeteria will be used by Lions Club of Flatwoods on October 14, 2023 for a Fish Fry

VII.D. Student Fees/Field Trips
Rationale

Russell E-Sports will charge a $30 fee for Jerseys

VII.E. Request for Unpaid Leave
VIII. New Business
VIII.A. Consider approval of revised BG-1 for the Russell High School Restroom and Fire Suppression Project
Actions Taken

Order #68035 - Motion Passed:  Approval of revised BG-1 for the Russell High School Restroom and Fire Suppression Project passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.B. Consider approval of Change Order 4 to the Russell High School Restroom and Fire Suppression Project
Actions Taken

Order #68036 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order 4 to the Russell High School Restroom and Fire Suppression Project giving a credit of $7,265 to the District passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.C. Consider approval of Pay Application #5 for the Russell High School Restroom and Fire Suppression Project in the amount of $209,628.90
Actions Taken

Order #68037 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #5 for the Russell High School Restroom and Fire Suppression Project in the amount of $209,628.90 passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.D. Consider approval to pay Architect Invoice in the amount of $67,545.87 for the Russell High School Restroom and Fire Suppression Project
Actions Taken

Order #68038 - Motion Passed:  Approval to pay Architect Invoice in the amount of $67,545.87 for the Russell High School Restroom and Fire Suppression Project 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 Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.E. Consider 2nd Reading of Policy 04.32 Model Procurement Code Purchasing and Policy 07.13 School Nutrition Procurement
Actions Taken

Order #68039 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2nd Reading of Policy 04.32 Model Procurement Code Purchasing and Policy 07.13 School Nutrition Procurement passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.F. Consider payment of unpaid student breakfast/lunch charges
Actions Taken

Order #68040 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a payment of $2,733.48 in uncollectable student breakfast/lunch charges 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 Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.G. Consider approval of the November 1, 2023 SBDM Allocations
Actions Taken

Order #68041 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the November 1, 2023 SBDM Allocations passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.H. Consider approval of School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) FY2024 KETS offer of assistance of $22,331
Actions Taken

Order #68042 - Motion Passed:  Approval of SFCC FY2024 KETS offer of assistance of $22,331 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 Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.I. Consider approval of the 2024-2025 Calendar Committee
Actions Taken

Order #68043 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2024-2025 Calendar Committee 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 Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
IX. Updates and Information
IX.A. Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
IX.B. Meeting Reminder-November 27, 2023
IX.C. SBDM Information
IX.D. Cards/Letters
X. Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI. Other Business and Information
XII. Closing
Actions Taken

Order #68044 - Motion Passed:  Meeting adjournment at 6:18 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes