Russell-McDowell Intermediate School
January 16, 2025 4:00 PM
SBDM Special Called Meeting
1. Call to Order
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Call to order at 4:00pm with special guests, Amanda McCall and Beth Westenhofer in attendance passed with a motion by Jonathan Tate and a second by Kelsey Nichols and the consensus of the council.

2. Agenda Revisions and Approval
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of agenda for Special Called Meeting 1/16/25 passed with a motion by Jonathan Tate and a second by Kaitlyn Sammons and the consensus of the council.

3. Reading of Mission, Vision or Belief Statments
Rationale

R-MIS Vision C-REATING A CULTURE OF RESPECT AND KINDNESS A-CHIEVING ACADEMIC

SUCCESS FOR ALL R-ECOGNIZING LEADERSHIP QUALITIES IN ALL STUDENTS and STAFF E-
NCOURAGING DISCOVERY S-ERVING AND SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY R-MIS Mission R-
MIS C.A.R.E.S. by partnering with families and the community to promote academic success, respect and

kindness, and leadership qualities in all students. We strive to instill integrity, a life-long enthusiasm for
learning, and a strong work ethic; preparing students for local and global citizenship.

4. Reading and Approval of Minutes
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from Special Called Meeting on 12/16/24 passed with a motion by Leigh-Ann Arbogast and a second by Sheila Villafuerte and the consensus of the council.

5. Reports
5.a. Administrative Reports
5.b. Committee Reports
Rationale

Review of PLC Minutes

5.c. Budget Reports
Rationale

Review of SBDM Budget

6. New Business
6.a. Instructional Practices Policy 13.00
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Council reviewed revisions made to Instructional Practices Policy 13.00 and approval passed with a motion by Leigh-Ann Arbogast and a second by Paige Ladd and the consensus of the council.

6.b. Student Acceleration Policy 10.03
Actions Taken

Motion Withdrawn:  Council revisited and discussed the retirement of Student Acceleration Policy 10.03 from previous meeting on 11/11/24. Approval to retire policy 10.03 was withdrawn by Brad Cornwell.

7. Old Business
8. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 5:18pm passed with a motion by Kaitlyn Sammons and a second by Sheila Villafuerte and the consensus of the council.