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Russell USD 407 board approves 2% raises for returning administrators, accepts two resignations including Jay Sanders
Summary
The board approved a 2% raise for returning administrators, moved into a 10‑minute executive session to discuss staffing under the Kansas Open Meeting Act, and accepted resignations including head baseball coach Brandon Ridley and activity director Jay Sanders.
The Russell USD 407 board approved a 2% raise for returning administrators for the 2627 school year and accepted two staff resignations, including activity director and assistant principal Jay Sanders.
During the meeting, a board member identified in the transcript as Doctor Ellis moved “we approve a 2% raise for all returning administrators.” The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The transcript records the motion and the chair’s announcement that the motion “pass[ed].”
Following that vote, the board moved to go into a 10‑minute executive session to discuss staffing under the non‑elected personnel exception of the Kansas Open Meeting Act. The motion to enter executive session specified inclusion of Mr. Perez; it was seconded and approved on voice vote.
After returning to open session, the board accepted resignations including Brandon Ridley, head baseball coach, and Jay Sanders, activity director and assistant principal (Russell Heights). Sanders addressed the board and thanked members: “I had a pleasure working with everyone of you and enjoyed my time here,” he said, and expressed that his decision was difficult.
The board took no additional personnel action in open session at the time and adjourned after brief remarks.
