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 #68144 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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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Yes
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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
V.
Notification of Personnel Matters
Personnel for Board Information Only in accordance with KRS 160.390 (2)
New Hires
Amanda McCall RMIS Asst. Principal - July 1, 2024
Natalie Blum Special Education Liaison - July 1, 2024
Robert Darling Building Maintenance RMIS-May 7, 2024
Certified Substitute Emergency Certified Substitute Classified Substitute
Alisha Montgomery Stormy Steele
Kaylee Stith
Resignation/Retirements
Robert Justice RMIS Building Maintenance-April 30, 2024
Trichel House RPS Teacher Retirement-May 31, 2024
Kimberly Groves RMS Teacher/Counselor-Resignation at the conclusion of the school year
Sherry Sias RHS Teacher Retirement April 1, 2024
Sydney Brae Bentley RPS Teacher Resignation end of school year
Cheryl Smith RMIS Teacher Retirement-August 1, 2024
Melissa Murray RMS Teacher Retirement June 30, 2024
Rachel Holbrook RMS Asst. Principal-April 22, 2024
Charles Holbrook Technology Analyst-April 23, 2024
Termination
Terry Prichard District Maintenance-April 15, 2024
VI.
Regular Business
VI.A.
Approval of Minutes of the March 25, 2024 Regular Meeting and the Special Called Meeting on April 11, 2024
Order #68145 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the March 25, 2024 Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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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Yes
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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 #68146 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the April 11, 2024 Special Meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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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Yes
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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 #68147 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $9,156,426.92
passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
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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Yes
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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 #68148 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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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Yes
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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 #68149 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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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Yes
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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
VII.B.
Overnight Trips
VII.C.
Rental Applications
VII.D.
Student Fees/Field Trips
VII.E.
Approval of School Activity Fund Budgets
VII.F.
Approval of Fidelity Bond of Treasurer
VII.G.
Approval of School and District Professional Development Plans
VII.H.
Approval of Leave of Absence
VIII.
New Business
VIII.A.
Consider approval of 2023-2024 Capital Outlay Funds Transfer Submission
Order #68150 - Motion Passed: approval of 2023-2024 Capital Outlay Funds Transfer Submission passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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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Yes
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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 award of District Property, Liability, Worker's Comp and Fleet Insurance Bid
Order #68151 - Motion Passed: Award of District Property, Liability, Worker's Comp and Fleet Insurance Bid at a cost of $331,179.13 passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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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Yes
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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 award of District Asphalt Bid
Order #68152 - Motion Passed: Award of District Asphalt Bid to Scioto Valley Paving at a cost of $255,856.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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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Yes
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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-May 28, 2024
IX.C.
SBDM Information
IX.D.
Cards/Letters
X.
Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI.
Other Business and Information
XII.
Closing
Order #68153 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 6:15 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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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Yes
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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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