Russell Middle School
January 20, 2026 3:15 PM
January SBDM Meeting
1. Welcome
1.1. Roll Call
Actions Taken

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

1.2. Review Mission Statement for RIS
Actions Taken

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

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."
Actions Taken

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

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Frasure Yes
Ms. Destiny Goins Absent
Mr. Nick Lewis Yes
Mr. Luke McAllister Yes
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Tyler Warnimont Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
2. Business
2.1. Approval of Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Josh Wills and a second by Mr. Tyler Warnimont and the consensus of the council.

2.2. Approve December 16th, 2025 Minutes
Actions Taken

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

2.3. Approval of Special Called Meeting Minutes for December 18, 2025
Actions Taken

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

2.4. Public Comment
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  No public comment. passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Frasure.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Frasure Yes
Ms. Destiny Goins Yes
Mr. Nick Lewis Yes
Mr. Luke McAllister Yes
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Tyler Warnimont Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
2.5. Announcements
2.6. Review Financials
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  All financials approved with a motion by Nick Lewis and a second by Mr. McAllister. passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Frasure and the consensus of the council.

2.6.1. Bank Statement
2.6.2. SBDM Financials
2.6.3. RMS Activity Account
2.6.4. Bank Reconciliation
2.6.5. Munis Report
2.7. Approval of Fundraisers
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  No fundraisers. passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Frasure.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Frasure Yes
Ms. Destiny Goins Absent
Mr. Nick Lewis Yes
Mr. Luke McAllister Yes
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Tyler Warnimont Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
2.8. Approval of School Trips
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Mr. Stowers and his Orchestra group will be attending KMEA in February. It is an overnight trip to Louisville, Kentucky. The board is providing financials for the trip. SBDM approved with a motion from Mr. Tate and a second from Mr. Warnimont. passed with a motion by Mr. Jon Tate and a second by Mr. Tyler Warnimont and the consensus of the council.

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The music department also requested a portion of the financials for one of our students who was selected for All State Choir. The total was $97.13. SBDM approved with a motion by Mr. Wills and a second by Mr. McAllister. passed with a motion by Mr. Josh Wills and a second by Mr. Luke McAllister.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Frasure Yes
Ms. Destiny Goins Yes
Mr. Nick Lewis Yes
Mr. Luke McAllister Yes
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Tyler Warnimont Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The committee also approved the SBDM/Principal FRYSC agreement for the year with a motion by Mr. Warnimont and a second by Mr. Wills. passed with a motion by Mr. Tyler Warnimont and a second by Mr. Josh Wills and the consensus of the council.

2.9. Good News Report
2.10. Go into closed session to discuss open Social Studies position.
Actions Taken

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

2.11. Come out of closed session
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  We decided as a group to hire Mr. Farmer for the open social studies position. passed with a motion by Mr. Josh Wills and a second by Mr. Luke McAllister and the consensus of the council.

3. Policy/Procedure Review
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  All policies and procedures have been reviewed and/or updated recently so therefore no updates are needed in this meeting. passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Frasure.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Frasure Yes
Ms. Destiny Goins Absent
Mr. Nick Lewis Yes
Mr. Luke McAllister Yes
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Tyler Warnimont Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
4. Closing Business
4.1. Next Regular Meeting is February 17th, 3:15 pm in RMS Conference Rooms
4.2. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Josh Wills and a second by Mr. Luke McAllister and the consensus of the council.