Ludlow Independent
January 19, 2017 7:00 PM
Ludlow Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
1.1. Call to Order by Mrs. Hayden
Discussion

Other Present at the Meeting:  Mike Borchers, Superintendent;  Jenny McMillen, Board Secretary & CCR Coordinator;  Rick Smith, Director of Special Education;  Travis Caudill, HS Principal;  Jason Steffen, ES Principal;  Aubrey Cahill, Teacher

 

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance by Ms. Lantry
2. Oath of Office
Discussion

Mr. Borchers administered the Oath of Office to Judy Lantry and Cindy Powell, the newly elected Board of Education members.

 

3. Approval of Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #52 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. William McMillen and a second by Ms. Judy Lantry.

Member Votes
Mr. Stephen Chapman Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Absent
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
4. Election of Board Officers
4.1. Elect President of the Board of Education
Actions Taken

Order #53 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the election of Steve Chapman as President of the Board of Education passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Ms. Judy Lantry.

Member Votes
Mr. Stephen Chapman Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Absent
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
4.2. Elect Vice-President of the Board of Education
Actions Taken

Order #54 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the election of Judy Lantry as Vice-President of the Board of Education passed with a motion by Mr. William McMillen and a second by Ms. Cindy Powell.

Member Votes
Mr. Stephen Chapman Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Absent
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
4.3. Elect Secretary to the Board of Education
Actions Taken

Order #55 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the election of Jenny McMillen as Secretary of the Board of Education passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Ms. Judy Lantry.

Member Votes
Mr. Stephen Chapman Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Absent
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
4.4. Elect Treasurer to the Board of Education
Actions Taken

Order #56 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the election of Vikki Wofford as Treasurer of the Board of Education passed with a motion by Mr. William McMillen and a second by Ms. Judy Lantry.

Member Votes
Mr. Stephen Chapman Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Absent
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5. Recognition and Information Agenda
Discussion

In recognition of Board Appreciation Month, Mr. Borchers thanked each of the board members and showed the student video.

5.1. National School Board Recognition Month
Discussion

In recognition of Board Appreciation Month, Mr. Borchers thanked each of the board members and showed the student video to highlight the many positive things they've made possible for the district.

 


5.2. Monthly Reports
Attachments
Discussion

Mr. Borchers reviewed the monthly reports.


 

5.3. Monthly Activities
5.4. Spotlight Items
5.5. Fundraising Requests
6. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #57 - 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 Absent
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
6.1. Approval of Minutes
6.2. Monthly Bills
Discussion

Mr. Borchers reviewed the monthly bills.


 

6.3. Non-Resident Contracts for 2017-2018
7. Discussion and Action Agenda
7.1. 2017-2018 School Calendar
Actions Taken

Order #58 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2017-2018 School Calendar passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Lantry and a second by Mr. William McMillen.

Member Votes
Mr. Stephen Chapman Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Absent
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
7.2. Board Meeting Dates - 2017
Actions Taken

Order #59 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Board of Education Meeting Dates for 2017 passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Lantry and a second by Ms. Cindy Powell.

Member Votes
Mr. Stephen Chapman Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Absent
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
7.3. 2017-2018 Draft Budget
Actions Taken

Order #60 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2017-2018 Draft Budget passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Ms. Judy Lantry.

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

A discussion took place between Mr. Borchers and the board members regarding the plan to increase the purchase and use of technology devices in classrooms.


 

8. Other Business
8.1. Board
Discussion

Mr. Chapman reminded the board members about the upcoming KSBA meeting.   Mr. Borchers and Mr. Caudill recognized those involved in the successful All 'A' Classic tournament that was hosted by Ludlow High School.

 

8.2. Faculty & Staff
Discussion

No items presented.

 

8.3. Public
Discussion

No items presented.

 

9. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #61 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 PM passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Lantry and a second by Mr. William McMillen.

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