Russell Middle School
September 17, 2024 3:00 PM
September Meeting
1. Welcome
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Frasure and the consensus of the council.

1.1. Roll Call
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Frasure.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Cornwell Yes
Mr. Lance Evans Yes
Mr. Jeff Frasure Yes
Mr. Johnny Highfield Absent
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
1.2. Review Mission Statement for RIS
1.2.1. "Our mission is to inspire and empower all students to reach their maximum potential: one student, one lesson, one day at a time."
2. Business
2.1. Approval of Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Rachel Cornwell and a second by Mr. Lance Evans and the consensus of the council.

2.2. Approve August Minutes
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Lance Evans and a second by Mr. Jon Tate and the consensus of the council.

2.3. Public Comment
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  AJ Brent requested to create an LGBTQ+ Club. She states her sponsor is Ms. Rice. The club would meet after school on days that do not interfere with other clubs. She states everyone is welcome to join the club. As long as AJ completes all required paperwork and meets all criteria the council approves of this motion by Mr. Tate and seconded by Mr. Wills. All members present approve of this motion. passed with a motion by Mr. Jon Tate and a second by Mr. Josh Wills.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Cornwell Yes
Mr. Lance Evans Yes
Mr. Jeff Frasure Yes
Mr. Johnny Highfield Absent
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
2.4. Announcements
2.5. Review Financials
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Rachel Cornwell and a second by Mr. Lance Evans.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Cornwell Yes
Mr. Lance Evans Yes
Mr. Jeff Frasure Yes
Mr. Johnny Highfield Absent
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
2.5.1. Bank Statement
2.5.2. SBDM Financials
2.5.3. RMS Activity Account
2.5.4. Bank Reconciliation
2.5.5. Munis Report
2.6. Approval of Fundraisers
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Josh Wills and a second by Mr. Jon Tate.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Cornwell Yes
Mr. Lance Evans Yes
Mr. Jeff Frasure Yes
Mr. Johnny Highfield Absent
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
2.7. Good News Report
2.8. Policy/Procedure Review
2.8.1. Review Dress Code (See Student Handbook)
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Keep dress code as is. passed with a motion by Mrs. Rachel Cornwell and a second by Mr. Josh Wills.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Cornwell Yes
Mr. Lance Evans Yes
Mr. Jeff Frasure Yes
Mr. Johnny Highfield Absent
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
2.8.2. Review Guidelines for Eligibility Policy 12.01
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Lance Evans and a second by Mr. Josh Wills.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Cornwell Yes
Mr. Lance Evans Yes
Mr. Jeff Frasure Yes
Mr. Johnny Highfield Absent
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
2.8.3. Review "Retake Policy" Policy 5.08
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Josh Wills and a second by Mr. Jon Tate.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Cornwell Yes
Mr. Lance Evans Yes
Mr. Jeff Frasure Yes
Mr. Johnny Highfield Absent
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
2.8.4. Extracurricular Programs (Policy 12.0)
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Rachel Cornwell and a second by Mr. Jon Tate.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Cornwell Yes
Mr. Lance Evans Yes
Mr. Jeff Frasure Yes
Mr. Johnny Highfield Absent
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
2.8.5. Clubs and Organizations (Policy 12.1)
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Policy is approved as is. passed with a motion by Mr. Josh Wills and a second by Mrs. Rachel Cornwell.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Cornwell Yes
Mr. Lance Evans Yes
Mr. Jeff Frasure Yes
Mr. Johnny Highfield Absent
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
2.8.6. Portable Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use Policy (Policy 19)
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Approve of policy as is. passed with a motion by Mr. Lance Evans and a second by Mr. Jon Tate.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Cornwell Yes
Mr. Lance Evans Yes
Mr. Jeff Frasure Yes
Mr. Johnny Highfield Absent
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
2.9. Field Trips
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Failed:  Mandy Layne requesting to go to Lexington, KY to compete in the Hyper Hupes October 11-13. Motion failed as it is not a SBDM funding issue. failed with a motion by Mrs. Rachel Cornwell and a second by Mr. Jon Tate.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Cornwell No
Mr. Lance Evans No
Mr. Jeff Frasure No
Mr. Johnny Highfield Absent
Mr. Jon Tate No
Mr. Josh Wills No
2.10. ESS Budget
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the $16768 option, but if four tutors are not needed then adjust to three. passed with a motion by Mr. Josh Wills and a second by Mrs. Rachel Cornwell.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Cornwell Yes
Mr. Lance Evans Yes
Mr. Jeff Frasure Yes
Mr. Johnny Highfield Absent
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
3. Closing Business
3.1. Next Regular Meeting is October 15th, 4:00 pm in RMS Conference Room
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Lance Evans and a second by Mr. Josh Wills.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Cornwell Yes
Mr. Lance Evans Yes
Mr. Jeff Frasure Yes
Mr. Johnny Highfield Absent
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
3.2. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Jon Tate and a second by Mrs. Rachel Cornwell.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Cornwell Yes
Mr. Lance Evans Yes
Mr. Jeff Frasure Yes
Mr. Johnny Highfield Yes
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes