Ludlow Independent
November 15, 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; Adam Clary, HS Special Education Director; Travis Caudill, HS Principal, Sheila Wynn, Community Member & Alumnus

 

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

Order #25 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell 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
3. Recognition and Information Agenda
3.1. Monthly Reports
Attachments
3.2. Personnel
3.3. Monthly Activities
Attachments
3.4. Fundraising Requests
4. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #26 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent 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
4.1. Approval of Minutes
Attachments
4.2. Monthly Bills
4.3. Facility Request
5. Discussion and Action Agenda
5.1. Graduation Requirements
Discussion

Mr. Borchers presented information on the state's proposed new graduation requirements.  He discussed the impact they would have on our students, staff, and program offerings.

 

5.2. IGNITE Institute
Discussion

Mr. Borchers presented information on the new IGNITE Institute, the regional school that will open in 2019-2020.  Students from Ludlow can attend, following the application and selection process outlined by IGNITE's board.

 

5.3. FRYSC Contract
Actions Taken

Order #27 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the FRYSC Contract 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
5.4. Financial Audit
Actions Taken

Order #28 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2017-2018 Financial Audit, as submitted by Barnes Dennig 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
6. Other Business
6.1. Board
Discussion

Mr. Borchers mentioned the Safety Audit that had just been voluntarily conducted by a state team.  A formal report outlining the results will be shared once the schools receive it.  Mr. Borchers also made the board aware that Ms. Wolf will be advertising for an international trip to Ludlow students; this program is an independent one, not tied to the Ludlow School District.  Ms. Wolf is simply advertising the travel opportunity, which is open to anyone.

 

6.2. Faculty & Staff
Discussion

No items presented.

 

6.3. Public
Discussion

Sheila Wynn, a Ludlow resident and member of the LHS Class of 1980, attended the meeting to donate some handmade Ludlow spirit items for a future fundraising event.

 

7. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #29 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 8:54 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 Absent
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes