Ludlow Independent
October 18, 2018 7:00 PM
Ludlow Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
1.1. Call to Order by Mr. Chapman
Discussion

Others Present at the Meeting: Mike Borchers, Superintendent; Jenny McMillen, CCR Coordinator & Board Secretary; Vikki Wofford, Financial Analyst & Board treasurer; Jason Steffen, Elementary Principal; Adam Clary, Director of HS Special Education; Aubrey Cahill, Director of ES Special Education & Preschool; Kristy Collins, HS English Teacher; Colt Ward & Eric Goodman, Barnes Dennig; and Trisha Scheyer, River City News

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance by Ms. Hayden
2. Approval of Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #22 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William McMillen and a second by Mrs. Amy Hayden.

Member Votes
Mr. Stephen Chapman Absent
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Absent
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
3. Recognition and Information Agenda
3.1. Monthly Reports
Attachments
3.2. Personnel
3.3. Monthly Activities
Attachments
3.4. Fundraising Requests
3.5. Spotlight Item: Gateway Dual Credit Classes Held at LHS
Discussion

Kristy Collins presented information on the new Gateway at LHS dual credit program, and highlighted her students' 11th grade on-demand writing scores.



4. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #23 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Mr. William McMillen.

Member Votes
Mr. Stephen Chapman Absent
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Absent
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
4.1. Approval of Minutes
Attachments
4.2. Monthly Bills
4.3. Substitute Employees
4.4. Leave of Absences
5. Discussion and Action Agenda
5.1. Financial Audit - Draft
Discussion

Eric Goodman and Colt Ward from Barnes Dennig presented the results of the financial audit.  All reports look clean, citing no issues.

 

5.2. State Test Scores
Discussion

Mr. Borchers reviewed our schools' spring test scores as sell as the changes to the state accountability system.

 

6. Other Business
6.1. Board
Discussion

Ms. Powell thanked Ms. Collins for coming to present.  She also wanted to thank all of the families who hosted a float site for Homecoming.



6.2. Faculty & Staff
Discussion

Mr. Steffen mentioned that the news recently covered the story about our new anti-bullying program.

 

6.3. Public
Discussion

No items presented.

 

7. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #24 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 PM passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Mrs. Amy Hayden.

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