Russell-McDowell Intermediate School
August 14, 2025 4:00 PM
SBDM Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Call to order at 4:00pm with special guest, Amanda McCall, in attendance passed with a motion by Whitli Pridemore and a second by Chelsea Dillon and the consensus of the council.

2. Agenda Revisions and Approval
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Council reviewed the agenda, and revisions were made to reflect current enrollment as of 8/14/25. Approval to accept the revised agenda passed with a motion by Chelsea Dillon and a second by Erica Miller 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 ACHIEVING 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 08/04/25 passed with a motion by Paige Ladd and a second by Whitli Pridemore and the consensus of the council.

5. Reports
5.a. Administrative Reports
Rationale

Enrollment as of 8/12/25

475 Students

4th Grade - 4 Classes over cap currently with 29

 

 

5.b. Committee Reports
Rationale

PTO: Back to School Breakfast Cart 8/15, Open House 9/15/25 - Time TBA, Book Fair Week of October 13th, STEAM NIGHT 10/14/25 Time TBA

5.c. Budget Reports
Rationale

SBDM Budget Review

6. New Business
6.a. Review Attendance Policy 14.02
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Council reviewed Attendace Policy 14.02 and a recommendation was made to retire the current policy. Approval to retire policy passed with a motion by Whitli Pridemore and a second by Erica Miller and the consensus of the council.

6.b. Consider Attendance Plan for 2025-2026
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to accept the Attendance Plan for the 2025-2026 school year passed with a motion by Paige Ladd and a second by Chelsea Dillon and the consensus of the council.

6.c. Review Policy 13.14 Bring Your Own Device
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Council reviewed 13.14 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy. Approval to accept policy with no revisions passed with a motion by Chelsea Dillon and a second by Paige Ladd and the consensus of the council.

7. Old Business
8. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 4:46pm passed with a motion by Erica Miller and a second by Chelsea Dillon and the consensus of the council.