I. Call To Order Mr. Vest called the Regular Meeting of the Russell Independent Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m.

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1 Russell Independent Regular Board Meeting January 25, :00 PM Russell High School Library or Student Union Alternate Location Russell Central Office Attendance Taken at 6:00 PM: Present Board Members: I. Call To Order Mr. Vest called the Regular Meeting of the Russell Independent Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m. I.A. Moment of Silence Mr. Vest led those in attendance in a Moment of Silence. I.B. Pledge to the United States Flag Mr. Vest led those in attendance in the Pledge to the United States Flag. I.C. District Mission Statement Mr. Horne reviewed the District Mission Statement with those in attendance. II. Adopt the Agenda Order # Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by and a second by. III. Delegations There were no delegations that wished to address the Board of Education. IV. Recognitions/Achievements/Reports IV.A. Recognition of Board of Education Members Mr. Horne thanked the Board of Education Members for their service to the District and children of Russell Independent Schools. Mr. Horne then read a Resolution from Hon. Judge Bryan McCloud and a Proclamation from Judge Executive Robert Carpenter thanking the Board Members for their commitment to the community. IV.B. School Resource Officer Report Mr. Horne introduced Mr. Brian Tackett, School Resource Office for the District. Mr. Tackett discussed some of the projects that he is currently working on for the District. Mr. Horne and the Board Members expressed their appreciation to Mayor Fields and Chief Gillum for their support of our School District. IV.C. Student Recognition Russell Primary and Russell-McDowell Intermediate Schools Mr. Cassity introduced Maddison Hampton, Kanan Manis and Colton Thompson, three members of the RPS Student Council. The students were chosen by their classmates for their leadership skills, following RPS expectations and showing care and concern for others.

2 IV.D. ACT Prep Class Update Mr. Horne shared information about the free ACT Prep Class that will be held on February 13, The class is open to students who attend Russell Independent, Raceland Independent and/or Greenup County Schools. V. Appointment/Election of Board of Education Officers Order # Motion Passed: Nomination of John Jones as Board Chair passed with a motion by and a second by. Order # Motion Passed: Nomination of Sean Whitt as Board Vice Chair passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by. Order # Motion Passed: Nomination of M. Sean Horne as Board Secretary passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by. Order # Motion Passed: Nomination of Dennis Chambers as Board of Education Treasurer passed with a motion by and a second by. VI. Notification of Personnel Matters New Hires Keith Adkins 6.5 hour Special Education Instructional Aide based at RMS effective January 19, 2016 Mary Endicott 6 hour Cook RMIS effective January 4, 2016 Sandra Fleming 5 hour Cook RMIS effective December 16, 2015 Hannah Sparks RMIS ESS Toni Markins RMIS ESS Lea Ann Arbogast RMIS ESS Miranda Trimble RMIS ESS Kim Muncy RMIS ESS Jeremy Grizzle RMIS Academic Team Arts & Humanities Tutor Belinda Parker RMIS Academic Team FPS Shane Jordan RMIS Lego League Jalina Wheeler RMIS Lego League Debbie Hensley 3 hour After School Instructional Aide effective

3 Emilee Daniels RPS 5.5 hour per day Cook Chris Holbrook RMS Asst. Science Olympiad Coach Missy Murray RMS Asst. Science Olympiad Coach Donnie Watkins, Jr. RMS Baseball Coach Matthew Saunders RMS Volleyball Coach Jane Hall 3 hour Special Education Instructional Aide based at RHS effective January 19, 2016 Lauren Self 6.5 hour Special Education Instructional Aide based at RMIS contingent upon CRC Resignations Kacie Mullins Kristin May Perry Yates Angie Boyd RMS Volleyball Coach RHS Asst. Softball Coach RMS Golf Coach RHS Girls Golf Coach Emergency Substitutes Mary Dehart FMLA Mary Endicott Beginning on or about December 18, 2015 intermittent Judy Williams Beginning through February 17, 2016 VII. Regular Business VII.A. Approval of Minutes of the December 21, 2015 Regular Meeting and Special Called Meetings on December 22, 2015 and January 20, 2016 Order # Motion Passed: Approval of Minutes of the December 21, 2015 Regular Meeting passed with a motion by and a second by. Order # Motion Passed: Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting on December 22, 2015 passed with a motion by and a second by. Order # Motion Passed: Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting on January 20, 2016 passed with a motion by and a second by. VII.B. Treasurer's Report Order # Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $7,332, passed with a motion by and a second by.

4 VII.C. Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll Order # Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by. VIII. Consent Agenda Order # Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by. VIII.A. Fundraisers RMS STLP will sponsor Who's Who at RMS; Teachers/Staff will bring baby pictures. Students will be able to identify "Who's Who" for $1.00 per play. Funds raised will be used for materials, equipment, fees and student needs. VIII.B. Overnight Trips Overnight Trips The RHS Tennis Teams will travel overnight on March 17-19th (Girls Team) for the Deco Turf National Tournament Chattanooga, TN and on April 29th (Boys and Girls Team) will participate in the Derby Doubles Tournament Lexington, KY The Russell High School Science Olympiad Team will travel overnight to compete at the West Liberty - Salem Science Olympiad Invitation (near Springfield, OH), held on March 5, The team will leave after school on Friday, March 4 and return on Saturday, March 5. RMS Cheerleaders will travel overnight on January 30, 2016 for a cheer competition originally scheduled for January 23, 2016 but was rescheduled due to inclement weather. Russell Middle School Archery will attend the following tournaments: March 21-22, 2016 KY State NASP Tournament in Louisville, KY May 12-14, 2016 National Tournament in Louisville, KY (only students who qualify will attend due to the possibility of this being the State Testing Window) June 24-26, 2016 World Tournament in Myrtle Beach, SC (all expenses will be paid by the Booster Group through fundraising activities, travel will be on chartered buses as District School Buses will not be permitted to drive that distance) VIII.C. Rental Applications No Rental Applications were submitted for Board approval.

5 VIII.D. Student Fees/Field Trips Russell Middle School will charge $65.00 fee for an eighth grade trip to Kings Island on Friday, April 29th. The RMS Science Olympiad and Academic teams will collect $35 from each student for lodging expenses at tournaments. VIII.E. Approval of a revision to the Extra Service Salary Schedule VIII.F. Approval of the revised Professional Development Plan for Russell High School VIII.G. Approval of CSIP Plans and Title I Report for Russell Primary School, Russell-McDowell Intermediate School, Russell Middle School and Russell High School IX. New Business IX.A. Consider approval of the Draft Budget for Russell Independent Schools Order # Motion Passed: Approval of the Draft Budget for Russell Independent Schools passed with a motion by and a second by. IX.B. Consider acceptance of a SFCC Offer of Assistance for Annual Debt Service in the amount of $65,157 Order # Motion Passed: Approval of the acceptance of a SFCC Offer of Assistance for Annual Debt Service in the amount of $65,157 passed with a motion by and a second by. IX.C. Consider approval of Board Member Travel Expenses in 2016 for attendance at District/School Events and/or Training Order # Motion Passed: Approval of Board Member Travel Expenses in 2016 for attendance at District/School Events and/or Training passed with a motion by and a second by. IX.D. Consider approval of FRYSC District Assurances Order # Motion Passed: Approval of FRYSC District Assurances passed with a motion by and a second by.

6 IX.E. Consider recognition of RMS Girls Soccer Booster Organization Order # Motion Passed: Approval of the recognition of RMS Girls Soccer Booster Organization passed with a motion by and a second by. IX.F. Consider approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers Order # Motion Passed: Approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers passed with a motion by and a second by. RMS Girls Soccer will have a Valentine Lollipop Sale, St. Patrick s Day Dance, St. Patrick s Day Skittle Sale, IHOP Pancake Breakfast, Applebee s Pancake Breakfast and Moe s Burrito Night RHS Dance Team will sale concessions at Elementary Basketball games. X. Updates and Information X.A. Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports Mr. Horne notified the Board of Education that District Enrollment is currently 2253 with Preschool and the District Attendance Rate is 96.21%. X.B. Facilities Updates Mr. Chambers notified the Board of Education that the final paperwork and payout for the RATC Project will be submitted next month. X.C. Meeting Reminder February 22, 2016 at Russell High School X.D. SBDM Information X.E. Cards/Letters Mr. Horne shared correspondence from Ms. Anna Chaffin thanking the Board of Education for their support of the Wireless Technology Upgrade. X.F. Mardi Gras Fundraiser sponsored by the Russell Education Endowment Foundation will be held on January 30, 2016 at the Bellefonte Pavilion X.G. Superintendent Evaluation Update Mr. Horne shared with the Board of Education information concerning the Superintendent Evaluation.

7 XI. Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates Mr. Horne shared with the Board of Education his updated Progress Report. XII. Other Business and Information XII.A. Enter into Executive Session per KRS (c) Discussion of Pending Litigation Against the District Order # Motion Passed: Motion to enter into Executive Session Per KRS (1) c at 6:56 p.m. for discussion of pending litigation against the District passed with a motion by and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt. XII.B. Return from Executive Session Order # Motion Passed: Return from Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. passed with a motion by and a second by. No public action taken following Executive Session. XIII. Closing Order # Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 8:41 p.m. passed with a motion by and a second by. Chairperson Superintendent