Ludlow Independent
December 15, 2016 7:00 PM
Ludlow Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
1.1. Call to Order by Ms. Amy Hayden
Discussion

Others Present at the Meeting:  Mike Borchers, Superintendent;  Jenny McMillen, Board Secretary and CCR Coordinator;  Rick Smith, Director of Special Education;  Jason Steffen, Elementary Principal;  Travis Caudill, High School Principal;  Aidan Schaffner, Student;  Peyton Wallace, Student;  Stephanie Wallace, Parent;  Trisha Scheyer, River City News



1.2. Pledge of Allegiance by Mr. Chapman
2. Approval of Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #45 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the amended Agenda, to add Item 5.4, passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Mr. Stephen Chapman.

Member Votes
Mr. Stephen Chapman Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
3. Recognition and Information Agenda
3.1. Monthly Reports
Attachments
Discussion

Mr. Borchers reviewed and explained the monthly reports.


 

3.2. Monthly Activities
Attachments
Discussion

Mrs. McMillen reviewed and explained the January Activities and new Parent Engagement opportunities.


 

3.3. Spotlight Items
Discussion

LHS Students Aidan Schaffner and Peyton Wallace were present to showcase the 3DPrinter Projects taking place in the 21st CCLC SOAR Program.  They showed various pieces of work, explained how the printer worked, and answered questions the board members had for them about the program.

 

4. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #46 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Ms. Judy Lantry.

Member Votes
Mr. Stephen Chapman Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
4.1. Approval of Minutes
Attachments
4.2. Monthly Bills
Discussion

Mr. Borchers reviewed the monthly bills items.


 

5. Discussion and Action Agenda
5.1. Comprehensive School Improvement Plans
Actions Taken

Order #47 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Mary A. Goetz Elementary and the Ludlow High School Comprehensive School Improvement Plans passed with a motion by Mr. William McMillen and a second by Ms. Judy Lantry.

Member Votes
Mr. Stephen Chapman Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
Discussion

Mr. Steffen and Mr. Caudill each presented their school's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.  They reviewed the overall goals and objectives, and highlighted the new strategies and activities that have been added to the 2017 plans.

5.2. Comprehensive District Improvement Plan
Actions Taken

Order #48 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Comprehensive District Improvement Plan passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Ms. Judy Lantry.

Member Votes
Mr. Stephen Chapman Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
Discussion

Mrs. McMillen explained the purpose of the Comprehensive District Improvement Plan and highlighted the changes to the goals and activities for the 2017 plan.


 

5.3. Local Planning Committee
Actions Taken

Order #49 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Local Planning Committee passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Lantry and a second by Mr. William McMillen.

Member Votes
Mr. Stephen Chapman Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.4. Board Member Absences Per KRS 160.270
Actions Taken

Order #50 - Motion Passed:  Approval to excuse Mr. Stephen Chapman from his absences from the September, October, and November 2016 regular meetings, per KRS 160.270, passed with a motion by Mr. William McMillen and a second by Ms. Judy Lantry.

Member Votes
Mr. Stephen Chapman Abstain
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
Discussion

The members discussed the absences of Mr. Chapman from the regular September, October, and November 2016 meetings.


 



6. Other Business
6.1. Board
Discussion

Mr. Borchers thanked the board for their continued support.  Mr. Chapman asked about the locking of the bus gate.  Mr. McMillen asked about gym availability for non-school groups.


 

6.2. Faculty & Staff
Discussion

No items presented.


 

6.3. Public
Discussion

No items presented.


 

7. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #51 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 PM passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Ms. Judy Lantry.

Member Votes
Mr. Stephen Chapman Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes