Ludlow Independent
December 14, 2017 7:00 PM
Ludlow Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
1.1. Call to Order by Mr. Stephen Chapman
Discussion

Others Present at the Meeting:  Mike Borchers, Superintendent;  Jenny McMillen, CCR Coordinator & Board Secretary;  Beth Ketzer, Director of Special Education;  Jason Steffen, Elementary Principal;  Travis Caudill, High School Principal

 

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

Order #36 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Agenda as presented 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
3. Recognition and Information Agenda
3.1. Monthly Reports
Attachments
3.2. Monthly Activities
Attachments
3.3. Spotlight Items
3.4. Fund Raising Request
4. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #37 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. William McMillen and a second by Mrs. Amy Hayden.

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
4.3. Substitute Employees
5. Discussion and Action Agenda
5.1. Pension Update
Discussion

Mr. Borchers updated the board on the status of the pension system.  He estimated that the new CERS rates will cost the district approximately $60,000.00.  




5.2. Comprehensive School Improvement Plans
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #38 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2018 Mary A. Goetz Elementary and Ludlow High School Comprehensive School Improvement Plans passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Hayden 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
Discussion

Mr. Caudill and Mr. Steffen each presented their school's improvement plan and answered questions about the goals/objectives/activities described.


 

5.3. Comprehensive District Improvement Plan
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #39 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2018 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Lantry and a second by Ms. Cindy Powell.

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 reviewed the district's improvement plan for 2018.

6. Other Business
6.1. Board
Discussion

No items presented.


 

6.2. Faculty & Staff
Discussion

Mr. Steffen mentioned two good news items: upcoming Breakfast with Santa and the Coach Mack's Reading Corner, funded by the Chris Mack Foundation.

 

6.3. Public
Discussion

No items presented.

 

7. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #40 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 PM passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Lantry and a second by Mrs. Amy Hayden.

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