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I.
Call To Order
Mr. Pack, Vice-Chair presiding, called the Regular Meeting of the Russell Independent Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m.
I.A.
Moment of Silence
Mr. Pack led those in attendance in a Moment of Silence.
I.B.
Pledge to the United States Flag
Mr. Pack 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 #68651 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Johnny Highfield.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Absent
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Absent
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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.
Order #68652 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Johnny Highfield.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Absent
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Absent
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IV.
Notification of Personnel Matters
Personnel for Board Information Only in accordance with KRS 160.390 (2)
V.
Regular Business
V.A.
Approval of Minutes of the June 22, 2026 Regular Meeting
Order #68653 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the June 22, 2026 Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Johnny Highfield and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Absent
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Absent
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V.B.
Treasurer's Report
Order #68654 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $7,007,959.15
passed with a motion by Mr. Johnny Highfield and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Absent
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Absent
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V.C.
Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Order #68655 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Mr. Johnny Highfield and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Absent
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Absent
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VI.
Consent Agenda
Order #68656 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Samuel Pack and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Absent
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Absent
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VI.A.
Overnight Trips
VI.B.
Approval of the 2nd Reading of the Athletic Director/Asst. Principal Job Description
VI.C.
Consider approval of 2026-2027 ARC Chairpersons
VI.D.
Approval Bread and Dairy Bid
VI.E.
Approval of updated Food Service Manual
VII.
New Business
VII.A.
Consider approval of 2nd Reading of District Policy and Procedure Updates
Order #68657 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2nd Reading of District Policy and Procedure Updates passed with a motion by Mr. Johnny Highfield and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Absent
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Absent
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VII.B.
Consider approval of State and Federal Assurances
Order #68658 - Motion Passed: Approval of FY27 State and Federal Assurances passed with a motion by Mr. Johnny Highfield and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Absent
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Absent
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VII.C.
Consider approval of Pay Application #11 for $254,991.71 for Russell High School HVAC and RATC Roof Project, BG#25-177
Order #68659 - Motion Passed: Approval of Pay Application #11 for $254,991.71 for Russell High School HVAC and RATC Roof Project, BG#25-177 passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Johnny Highfield.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Absent
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Absent
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VII.D.
Consider approval to hire a vendor to complete the Site Survey for the Russell Independent Athletic Facility
Order #68660 - Motion Passed: Approval to hire Endris Engineering, as recommended by ALT32, to complete the Site Survey for the Russell Independent Athletic Facility passed with a motion by Mr. Samuel Pack and a second by Mr. Johnny Highfield.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Absent
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Absent
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VII.E.
Consider approval to hire a vendor for the Environmental Phase I Survey for the Russell Independent Athletic Facility
Order #68661 - Motion Passed: Approval to hire L.E. Gregg, as recommended by alt32, for the Environmental Phase I Survey for the Russell Independent Athletic Facility passed with a motion by Mr. Johnny Highfield and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Absent
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Absent
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VII.F.
Consider approval to hire vendor for Geotechnical Survey for the Russell Independent Athletic Facility
Order #68662 - Motion Passed: Approval to hire Terracon, as recommended by alt 32, to complete a Geotechnical Survey for the Russell Independent Athletic Facility passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Johnny Highfield.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Absent
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Absent
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VII.G.
Consider approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers
Order #68663 - Motion Passed: Approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Absent
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Absent
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VIII.
Updates and Information
VIII.A.
Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
VIII.B.
Meeting Reminder-August 24, 2026
VIII.C.
SBDM Information
VIII.D.
Cards/Letters
IX.
Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
X.
Other Business and Information
XI.
Closing
Order #68664 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 6:41 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Johnny Highfield.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Absent
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Absent
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