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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 #68393 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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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
IV.B.
Recognition of RHS STLP Team
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 from the Board of Education Meeting on April 29, 2025 and the May 12, 2025 Special Called Meeting
Order #68394 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the Board of Education Meeting on April 29, 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones 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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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Order #68395 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the Special Called Board of Education Meeting on May 12, 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. Samuel Pack 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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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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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 #68396 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $7,680,719.11
passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt 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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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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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 #68397 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Mr. Samuel Pack 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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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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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 #68398 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented 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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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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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.
Student Fees/Field Trips
VII.D.
Approval of Emergency Substitute Positions for the 2025-2026 School Year
VIII.
New Business
VIII.A.
Consider approval of the Tentative Budget for 2025-2026
Order #68399 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Tentative Budget for 2025-2026 passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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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 2025-2026 Salary Schedules
Order #68400 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2025-2026 Salary Schedules passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt 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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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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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 GASB 54 compliance
Order #68401 - Motion Passed: Approval to record the 6/30/25 fund balances in accordance with GASB 54. The balance sheet will reflect Committed balances for SBDM carryforward totals in Fund 1 and Fund 21 balances. Fund 1 will properly reflect the balance of Restricted amounts for Sick Leave Payable in accordance with KRS 161.155. Fund 1 will also reflect Unassigned Fund balance for monies that do not fall in to other categories. Funds 310, 320, 360, 51, and 52 will show Restricted fund balances. Funds 1, 2, 21, 25, 310, 320, 360, 400, 51 and 52 will record Assigned balances for encumbrances as applicable. The Chief Financial Officer will determine the amount of Assigned balances passed with a motion by Mr. Samuel Pack 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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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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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 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Funds Transfer Submission
Order #68402 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Funds Transfer Submission passed with a motion by Mr. Samuel Pack 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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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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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 Pay App #3 to General Heating and Air for the Emergency HVAC project
Order #68403 - Motion Passed: Approval of Pay App #3 for $132,081.75 to General Heating and Air for the Emergency HVAC project 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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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VIII.F.
Consider payment of submitted Architect Invoice
Order #68404 - Motion Passed: Approval of a $79,187.49 payment to Alt 32 passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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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 Construction Documents for the HVAC and Vocational Roof project
Order #68405 - Motion Passed: Approval of Construction Documents for the HVAC and Vocational Roof project passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VIII.H.
Consider appointment of a Board of Education Member to serve until December 31, 2026
Order #68406 - Motion Passed: Appointment of Johnny Highfield to the Board of Education serving until December 31, 2026 passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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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 23, 2025
IX.C.
SBDM Information
IX.D.
Cards/Letters
X.
Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI.
Other Business and Information
XII.
Closing
Order #68407 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 7:35 p.m. 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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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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