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I.
Call To Order
Mr. Whitt called the Regular Meeting of the Russell Independent Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m.
I.A.
Moment of Silence
Mr. Whitt led those in attendance in a Moment of Silence.
I.B.
Pledge to the United States Flag
Mr. Whitt 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 #68125 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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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
IV.A.
Recognition of RATC Students for winning the DAR National Art Competition
V.
Notification of Personnel Matters
Personnel for Board Information Only in accordance with KRS 160.390 (2)
New Hires
Jewell Crislip RPS Cook 5.5 hours-March 4, 2024
James Brad Cornwell RMIS Principal-July 1, 2024
Matthew Floyd RMS Softball Coach
Kimberly Groves RMS Guidance Counselor-July 1, 2024
Dustin Rigsby RMS Baseball Coach-contingent on Background Checks
Rachel Holbrook RMS Asst. Principal-July 1, 2024
Beth Westenhofer Director of Teacher & Leader Effectiveness-July 1, 2024
Emergency Certified Substitutes Classified Substitute
Brittany McGlone Brittany McGlone
Jana Elkins Jana Elkins
Resignations
Mark Casto Retirement-RMS Counselor-December 31, 2024
Greta Casto Retirement-Chief Information Officer-December 31, 2024
James McCracken Resignation-April 4, 2024
VI.
Regular Business
VI.A.
Approval of Minutes of February 26, 2024 Regular Meeting
Order #68126 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the February 26, 2024 Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VI.B.
Treasurer's Report
Order #68127 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $9,460,118.96
passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VI.C.
Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Order #68128 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VII.
Consent Agenda
Order #68129 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VII.A.
Fundraisers
RHS English Department will have a Renaissance Fair and kids will be selling items they have made
RPS will have a Kona Ice Fundraiser
RHS Wrestling Team will have a Car Wash and Bake Sale
VII.B.
Overnight Trips
VII.C.
Rental Applications
RMIS Gym will be used by Jennifer Darnell and Leslie Calico for 4th and 5th Grade Volleyball Clinic one hour per week
VII.D.
Student Fees/Field Trips
VII.E.
Approval of KETS 2nd Offer of Assistance for Technology
VIII.
New Business
VIII.A.
Consider approval of revised 2023-2024 School Calendar
Order #68130 - Motion Passed: Approval of the revised 2023-2024 school calendar was granted, with the final day of classes for students scheduled on May 29, 2024 passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VIII.B.
Consider Russell High School Graduation Date
Order #68131 - Motion Passed: Approval granted for Russell High School graduation on May 25th, with alternative dates of May 26th and 28th. passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VIII.C.
Consider approval of 2024-2025 Technology Plan
Order #68132 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2024-2025 Technology Plan passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VIII.D.
Consider approval to bid District-wide asphalt maintenance and sealing
Order #68133 - Motion Passed: Approval to bid District-wide asphalt maintenance and sealing passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VIII.E.
Consider JAG Program at Russell High School
Order #68134 - Motion Passed: Approval of an MOU between Jobs for America's Graduates Kentucky (JAG) and Russell High School to begin in the 2024-2025 School Year passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VIII.F.
Consider approval of an additional ten days to the Chief Information Officer Position beginning with the 2024-2025 School Year
Order #68135 - Motion Passed: Approval of an additional ten working days to the Chief Information Officer Position beginning with the 2024-2025 School Year passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VIII.G.
Consider approval of an additional ten days to the Technology Analyst Position beginning with the 2024-2025 School Year
Order #68136 - Motion Passed: Approval of an additional ten days to the Technology Analyst Position beginning with the 2024-2025 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VIII.H.
Consider approval to transfer hurdles to Greenup County Schools for fair market value
Order #68137 - Motion Passed: Approval to transfer hurdles to Greenup County Schools for fair market value passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VIII.I.
Consider approval to purchase one additional wrestling mat
Order #68138 - Motion Passed: Approval to purchase one additional wrestling mat at an approximate cost of $12,270 passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Order #68139 - Subsidiary Motion Passed: Approval of the previously submitted FTC Wrestling Fundraiser is contingent upon the receipt of a Waiver releasing Russell Independent Schools of liability passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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IX.
Updates and Information
IX.A.
Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
IX.B.
Meeting Reminder-April 22, 2024
IX.C.
SBDM Information
IX.D.
Cards/Letters
X.
Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI.
Other Business and Information
XII.
Closing
Order #68140 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 7:14 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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