Mr. Vest called the Regular Meeting of the Russell Independent Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m.

Mr. Vest led those in attendance in a Moment of Silence.

Mr. Vest led those in attendance in the Pledge to the United States Flag.

Order #68046 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.

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. 

Personnel for Board Information Only in accordance with KRS 160.390 (2)

New Hires                                                                                 

John Mings                       RMS Archery Coach                                                  

Brian Ladd                        RMS Softball Coach                                                  

Cecelia Dixon                   RPS 4.5 hour Playground/Café Instructional Aide                                              

Lashea Hutchinson           RECLC 6.5 hour Instructional Aide                                                      

Angela Hurn                     RMIS Evening Custodian                                                        

Kevin Griffith                   RMS Asst. Archery Coach                                                      

Classified Substitute                    Certified Substitute                                    Emergency Certified

Debra Perry

Connie Withrow                             Paige Livengood                                          Nathaniel Weaver

                                                                                                                    Luke Dickerson

FMLA                                                                           

Employee ID 1776                Leave beginning 11-8-23-11-20-23                                           

Resignations/Retirements                                                                                 

Madison Hedge-RECLC Preschool Instructor-Effective 10-27-23                                                               

Sharon Barker-District Substitute-Effective 11-17-23                                                                              

Order #68047 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes from the October 23, 2023 Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Order #68048 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes from the November 2, 2023 Special Meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #68049 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $6,625,623.90 passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Order #68050 - 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.

Order #68051 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Order #68052 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2022-2023 District Audit Report passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Order #68053 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 1st Reading of the 2024-2025 School Calendar passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Order #68054 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Above and Beyond: ABA Therapy for Autism and More for the 2023-2024 School Year passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #68055 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay App #6 to Debcon, Inc. for the Russell High School Restroom and Fire Suppression Project passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Order #68056 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #5 in the amount of $757.00 to Debcon, Inc. for the Russell High School Restroom and Fire Suppression Project passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #68057 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Booster Fundraisers passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Order #68058 - Motion Passed:  Meeting adjournment at 6:26 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.