Ludlow Independent
August 16, 2018 7:00 PM
Ludlow Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
1.1. Call to Order by Mr. Steve Chapman
Discussion

Others Present at the Meeting:  Mike Borchers, Superintendent;  Jenny McMillen, CCR Coordinator and Secretary of the Board;  Jason Steffen, Elementary Principal;  Travis Caudill, High School Principal;  Kyle Fancher, District Technology Coordinator;  Trisha Scheyer, River City News



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

Order #12 - 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. Fall KSBA Regional School Board Meeting
3.2. Open Records Information
3.3. Monthly Reports
Attachments
3.4. Personnel
3.5. Fund Raising Requests
3.6. Back-to-School Family Events
Attachments
Discussion

Board members commented on the positive comments they've received from families regarding the Meet & Greet event.

 

4. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #13 - 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
4.2. Monthly Bills
4.3. Transportation Carriers
4.4. Field Trip Destinations
4.5. Data Security and Breach Notification Best Practice Acknowledgement
Discussion

Kyle Fancher discussed the security measures taken by the district to protect data.  He also demonstrated how the new teacher devices work both as a laptop and a tablet.

 

4.6. Facility Requests
4.7. Substitute Teacher
4.8. Leave of Absence
5. Discussion and Action Agenda
5.1. Tax Rate Approval
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #14 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 4% increased tax rate of 91.5 cents for real estate and 91.5 cents for personal property per $100 valuation and 0.1 cents for exonerations and the 74.6 cent motor vehicle rate for 2018-2019 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
Discussion

The attachments were discussed, as they were in the tax rate hearing prior to the regular board meeting.  The district will remain the one with the third lowest tax rates in northern Kentucky.

 

5.2. Proposed High School Graduation Requirements
Discussion

Mr. Borchers discussed the new transition readiness indicators for high school students, as passed by the state board of education.  He presented his plan for more students to participate in dual credit courses that are taught by Ludlow Faculty at LHS, in addition to the students who attend classes on the college campus.  The possible need to bus students to outside programs in the future was discussed.  Mr. Borchers also presented the new proposed graduation requirements for high school students. 



6. Other Business
6.1. Board
Discussion

Mr. Borchers reported the current enrollment numbers for the 2018-2019 school year, compared to the end of 2017-2018.  The district is up 8 students, with several more who are currently submitting paperwork to enroll by next week.  Ms. Powell noted the wonderful feedback she received from many parents and neighbors regarding the Faculty Meet and Greet on August 9, 2018.

 

6.2. Faculty & Staff
Discussion

No items were presented.

 

6.3. Public
Discussion

No items presented.

 

7. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #15 - 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