Russell Middle School
August 18, 2026 3:15 PM ET (2:15 CT)
August SBDM Meeting
1. Welcome
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Mr. Nick Lewis joined by phone. Meeting called to order at 3:20. passed with a motion by Mr. Josh Wills and a second by Mr. Tyler Warnimont and the consensus of the council.

1.1. Roll Call
1.2. Approval of Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Agenda approved. passed with a motion by Mr. Jon Tate and a second by Mr. Tyler Warnimont and the consensus of the council.

1.2.1. Approval of July Meeting Minutes and Agenda for this meeting.
Actions Taken

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

1.3. Review Mission Statement for RIS
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Nicole Shivel and the consensus of the council.

1.3.1. "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 Bank Statements and Financials
Actions Taken

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

2.2. Approval of fundraisers
Actions Taken

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

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

Member Votes
Mr. Nick Lewis Yes
Mrs. Nicole Shivel Yes
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Tyler Warnimont Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
2.3. Discussion for approval of additional classroom supplies for Music Theory elective
Rationale

Due to enrollment, additional materials requested.

Actions Taken

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

2.4. Review of Current SBDM By-laws
Rationale

Review and discuss necessary changes regarding RMS SBDM by-laws under new leadership.

Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Pushed to Sept after SBDM vacancy election. passed with a motion by Mrs. Nicole Shivel.

Member Votes
Mr. Nick Lewis Yes
Mrs. Nicole Shivel Yes
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Tyler Warnimont Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
2.5. Review and approve annual meeting schedule
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Annual meeting schedule approved. Will adjust January - May meetings if necessary in December. passed with a motion by Mr. Nick Lewis and a second by Mr. Tyler Warnimont.

Member Votes
Mr. Nick Lewis Yes
Mrs. Nicole Shivel Yes
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Tyler Warnimont Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
2.6. Discuss committee members and upcoming SBDM election
Rationale

Chair: Principal

Vice Chair: Vacant

Secretary: Vacant

Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Mr Warnimont agreed to vice chair nomination. Mr Tate agreed to Secretary nomination. passed with a motion by Mrs. Nicole Shivel.

Member Votes
Mr. Nick Lewis Yes
Mrs. Nicole Shivel Yes
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Tyler Warnimont Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
2.7. Approval of Emergency Certified hire of Lisa Blevins
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Approved emergency certified hire passed with a motion by Mr. Tyler Warnimont and a second by Mr. Jon Tate.

Member Votes
Mr. Nick Lewis Yes
Mrs. Nicole Shivel Yes
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Tyler Warnimont Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
3. Enter into Closed Session
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Entered into close session passed with a motion by Mr. Jon Tate and a second by Mr. Nick Lewis.

Member Votes
Mr. Nick Lewis Yes
Mrs. Nicole Shivel Yes
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Tyler Warnimont Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
3.1. Review 2026-2027 RMS Emergency Management Plan
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Emergency Management Plan approved passed with a motion by Mr. Tyler Warnimont and a second by Mr. Jon Tate.

Member Votes
Mr. Nick Lewis Yes
Mrs. Nicole Shivel Yes
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Tyler Warnimont Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
4. Closing Business
Actions Taken

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

Member Votes
Mr. Nick Lewis Yes
Mrs. Nicole Shivel Yes
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Tyler Warnimont Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
4.1. Next Regular Meeting is on Tuesday, September 15th, 3:15 in the RMS Conference Room
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Motion approved passed with a motion by Mr. Nick Lewis and a second by Mr. Tyler Warnimont.

Member Votes
Mr. Nick Lewis Yes
Mrs. Nicole Shivel Yes
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Tyler Warnimont Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
4.2. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Jon Tate and a second by Mr. Nick Lewis.

Member Votes
Mr. Nick Lewis Yes
Mrs. Nicole Shivel Yes
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Tyler Warnimont Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes