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 #68077 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

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                                                    

Rachael Turner                RMS Track Coach                          

Marissa Westenhofer       RMIS Interim Principal (effective November 27, 2023)                             

Emergency Certified Substitute               Certified Substitute

Tyler Wages                                                  Kathleen Filkins

Resignations                                                

Tyler Parsley                    RHS Bass Fishing Coach               

Shian Griffith                   RPS Kindergarten Aide effective 1-17-23              

Crystal Floyd                    RMS Track Coach                          

Order #68078 - Motion Passed:  Nomination of John Jones for Board Chair beginning at the conclusion of the January 22, 2024 Board Meeting running through the conclusion of the January 2025 School Board Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Order #68079 - Motion Passed:  Nomination of Sean Whitt as Board Vice-Chair beginning at the conclusion of the January 22, 2024 Board Meeting running through the conclusion of the January 2025 School Board Meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #68080 - Motion Passed:  Nomination of M. Sean Horne for Board Secretary beginning at the conclusion of the January 22, 2024 Board Meeting running through the conclusion of the January 2025 School Board Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Order #68081 - Motion Passed:  Nomination of Dennis Chambers for Board Treasurer beginning at the conclusion of the January 22, 2024 Board Meeting running through the conclusion of the January 2025 School Board Meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #68082 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes from the December18, 2023 Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #68083 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $10,281,991.21 passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Order #68084 - 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 #68085 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Order #68086 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Draft 2024-2025 Budget for Russell Independent Schools passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Order #68087 - Motion Passed:  Approval of BG4 for Debcon 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.

Order #68088 - Motion Passed:  Approval of BG4 for Foundation Building Materials for the Russell High Restroom and Fire Suppression Project passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Order #68089 - Motion Passed:  Approval of final Pay App #7 for $163,620.45 to Debcon 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.

Order #68090 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Invoice 5 for $5,591.60 to Alt32 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.

Order #68091 - Motion Passed:  Approval of SFCC Offer of Assistance for $35,278.26 to be used for Debt Service passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #68092 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Student Accident Insurance Renewal to Roberts Insurance at a cost of $54,105.60 passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Order #68093 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2nd Reading of amended Policy 09.36 School Related Trips passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Order #68094 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 1st Reading of amended Policy 03.28 Evaluation passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Order #68095 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 3.28 AP .21 Classified Evaluation Tool passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Order #68096 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2024-2026 FRYSC Assurance Certification passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #68097 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Deeper Learning Initiative Stipends of $1,500 for those listed for the time period of July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Order #68098 - Motion Passed:  Approval of submitted Booster Fundraiser Request passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Order #68099 - Motion Passed:  Meeting adjournment at 6:35 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.