Russell Independent
April 23, 2024 6:00 PM
Russell Independent Special Board Meeting
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I. Call To Order
Rationale

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
Rationale

Mr. Whitt led those in attendance in a Moment of Silence.

I.B. Pledge to the United States Flag
Rationale

Mr. Whitt led those in attendance in the Pledge to the United States Flag.

I.C. District Mission Statement
Rationale

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
Actions Taken

Order #68144 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Member Votes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
III. Delegations
Rationale

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
Rationale

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
Actions Taken

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.

Member Votes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes

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.

Member Votes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
VI.B. Treasurer's Report
Actions Taken

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.

Member Votes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
VI.C. Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Actions Taken

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.

Member Votes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
VII. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

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.

Member Votes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
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
Actions Taken

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.

Member Votes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
VIII.B. Consider award of District Property, Liability, Worker's Comp and Fleet Insurance Bid
Actions Taken

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.

Member Votes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
VIII.C. Consider award of District Asphalt Bid
Actions Taken

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.

Member Votes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
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
Actions Taken

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.

Member Votes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes