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 #68062 - 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                                                                                               

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                                                                                          

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

RHS Wrestling Team will send out a Donation Request letter. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.