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I.
Call To Order
Mr. Vest 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 #68159 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda 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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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
IV.A.
Recognition of RMIS, RMS and RHS Academic Teams
V.
Notification of Personnel Matters
Personnel for Board Information Only in accordance with KRS 160.390 (2)
VI.
Regular Business
VI.A.
Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting on April 23, 2024 and the Special Called Meeting on May 1, 2024
Order #68160 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the April 23, 2024 Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
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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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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 #68161 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the May 1, 2024 Special Called Meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley 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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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 #68162 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $9,618,492.80
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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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 #68163 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt 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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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 #68164 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
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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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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.
Award of Fuel and Waste Service Bids
VIII.
New Business
VIII.A.
Consider approval of 2024-2025 Cooperative Membership Agreement at a cost of $5301.42
Order #68165 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2024-2025 Cooperative Membership Agreement at a cost of $5301.42 passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley 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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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 approval of the Tentative Budget for 2024-2025
Order #68166 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Tentative Budget for 2024-2025 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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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 approval of 2024-2025 Salary Schedules
Order #68167 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2024-2025 Salary Schedules passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
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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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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.D.
Consider approval of GASB 54 compliance
Order #68168 - Motion Passed: Approval of GASB 54 compliance 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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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.E.
Consider approval of Emergency Substitute Positions for the 2024-2025 School Year
Order #68169 - Motion Passed: Approval of Emergency Substitute Positions for the 2024-2025 School Year passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley 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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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.F.
Consider approval of Spring Deeper Learning Initiative Stipends
Order #68170 - Motion Passed: Approval of Spring Deeper Learning Initiative Stipends passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley 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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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.G.
Consider approval of Title II Extra Service Pay
Order #68171 - Motion Passed: Approval of Title II Extra Service Pay 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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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.H.
Consider surplus of listed District Property
Order #68172 - Motion Passed: Approval to surplus listed District Property 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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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.I.
Consider approval of the addition of one Special Education Teacher to be housed at Russell Middle School
Order #68173 - Motion Passed: Approval of the addition of one Special Education Teacher to be housed at Russell Middle School passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
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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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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.J.
Consider approval of the Reciprocal Deposit Agreement with City National Bank
Order #68174 - Motion Passed: Approval to table the Reciprocal Deposit Agreement with City National Bank passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley 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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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.K.
Discussion of District Vehicle Quotes
Order #68175 - Motion Passed: Approval of the purchase of one 2024 Chevrolet Traverse at an approximate cost of $41,645 as quoted by Bachman Commercial 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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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.L.
Consider approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers
Order #68176 - Motion Passed: Approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt 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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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-June 24, 2024
IX.C.
SBDM Information
IX.D.
Cards/Letters
X.
Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI.
Closing
Order #68177 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 6:51 p.m. 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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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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