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 #68062 - 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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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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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
Jamey Halleck RHS Asst. Archery Coach
Sidney Campbell RHS Asst. Softball Coach
Amanda Douglas RMS Spec. Education Instructional Aide
Classified Substitute Emergency Certified Substitute Certified Substitute
Shaelyn Myers Lynette Aldrich
Carly Kirk
Mindy Lowe
FMLA
Employee 1798 Leave beginning 11-9-23
VI.
Regular Business
VI.A.
Approval of Minutes of November 27, 2023 Regular Meeting and December 12, 2023 Special Called Meeting
Order #68063 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the November 27, 2023 Regular Meeting 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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Yes
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Order #68064 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the December 12, 2023 Special Called Meeting 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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Yes
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VI.B.
Treasurer's Report
Order #68065 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $10,574,498.36
passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt 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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Yes
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VI.C.
Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Order #68066 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll 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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Yes
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VII.
Consent Agenda
Order #68067 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented 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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Yes
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VII.A.
Overnight Trips
The Russell Boys Varsity Basketball Team will be participating in the Railroad Classic Tournament on December 28-30, 2023 at Estill Co. High School. We will be staying overnight in Richmond, KY.
The Russell Girls Basketball team will travel to Allen-County Scottsville to participate in a Christmas tournament from December 27-30, 2023.
VII.B.
Rental Applications
RMIS Gym will be used on March 16, 2024 from 2:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. by Jenna Cannoy
RHS Gym used by University of Cumberlands Men's Basketball Team on December 8, 2023 from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
VII.C.
Fundraisers
RHS Wrestling Team will send out a Donation Request letter.
VIII.
New Business
VIII.A.
Consider approval of the January 22, 2024, Board of Education Meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of Central Office
Order #68068 - Motion Passed: Approval of the January 22, 2024, Board of Education Meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of Central Office 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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Yes
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VIII.B.
Consider approval of Board of Education Meeting Dates for 2024
Order #68069 - Motion Passed: Approval of Board of Education Meeting Dates for 2024 passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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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Yes
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VIII.C.
Consider approval of the second reading of the 2024-2025 School Calendar
Order #68070 - Motion Passed: Approval of the 2024-2025 School Calendar 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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Yes
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VIII.D.
Consider 1st Reading of amended Policy 09.36 School Related Student Trips
Order #68071 - Motion Passed: Approval of 1st Reading of amended Policy 09.36 School-Related Student Trips passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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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Yes
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VIII.E.
Consider amended Procedures 09.36 AP.1 School Related Student Trips and 09.36 AP.21 Extended Field Trip Request
Order #68072 - Motion Passed: Approval of amended Procedures 09.36 AP.1 School-Related Student Trips and 09.36 AP.21 Extended Field Trip Request 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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Yes
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VIII.F.
Consider payment of Uncollectible Food Service Charges
Order #68073 - Motion Passed: Approval of a payment of $4,547.78 in Uncollectible Food Service Charges 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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Yes
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VIII.G.
Consider approval of Overnight Trip and Funding for RHS/RMS Students attending KMEA All-State Choirs, Bands and Orchestras
Order #68074 - Motion Passed: Approval of Overnight Trip and Funding $2652.34 for RHS/RMS Students attending KMEA All-State Choirs, Bands and Orchestras 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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Yes
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VIII.H.
Consider Extra Service Pay for Teacher Academy Mentors in the Fall Semester 2023
Order #68075 - Motion Passed: Approval of Extra Service Pay for Teacher Academy Mentors in the Fall Semester 2023 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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Yes
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IX.
Updates and Information
IX.A.
Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
IX.B.
Meeting Reminder-January 22, 2024 Board of Education Officers to be elected at this meeting
IX.C.
SBDM Information
IX.D.
Cards/Letters
IX.E.
Classified Christmas Luncheon-December 22, 2023
X.
Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI.
Closing
Order #68076 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 6:32 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt 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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Yes
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