Ludlow Independent
January 17, 2019 7:00 PM
Ludlow Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
1.1. Call to Order by Mr. Borchers
Discussion

Others Present at the Meeting:  Mike Borchers, Superintendent; Jenny McMillen, CCR Coordinator & Board Secretary; Vikki Wofford, Financial Analyst & Board Treasurer; Kyle Fancher, Director of Technology;  Aubrey Cahill, Director of Elementary Special Education; Adam Clary, Director of High School Special Education; Jason Steffen, Elementary Principal; Travis Caudill, High School Principal; Beth Bain, Speech & Language Therapist; Jen McDermott, Preschool Teacher; Trisha Scheyer, River City News

Prior to the start of the meeting, new members Kym King, Cindy Powell, and William McMillen were sworn in.




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

Order #35 - 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
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
3. Election of Board Officers
3.1. Elect President of the Board of Education
Actions Taken

Order #36 - Motion Passed:  Approval to name Judy Lantry as President of the Board of Education passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Hayden and a second by Mrs. Kym King.

Member Votes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
3.2. Elect Vice-President of the Board of Education
Actions Taken

Order #37 - Motion Passed:  Approval to name Cindy Powell as Vice President of the Board of Education passed with a motion by Mr. William McMillen and a second by Mrs. Amy Hayden.

Member Votes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
3.3. Elect Secretary to the Board of Education
Actions Taken

Order #38 - Motion Passed:  Approval to name Jenny McMillen as the Secretary of the Board of Education passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Mrs. Kym King.

Member Votes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
3.4. Elect Treasurer to the Board of Education
Actions Taken

Order #39 - Motion Passed:  Approval to name Vikki Wofford as the Treasurer of the Board of Education passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Hayden and a second by Mrs. Kym King.

Member Votes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
4. Recognition and Information Agenda
4.1. National School Board Recognition Month
4.2. Monthly Reports
Attachments
4.3. Monthly Activities
Attachments
4.4. Spotlight Items
Attachments
4.5. Fundraising Requests
4.6. 2019 KSBA Annual Conference
4.7. Personnel
5. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #40 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Hayden and a second by Mr. William McMillen.

Member Votes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.1. Approval of Minutes
5.2. Monthly Bills
5.3. Non-Resident Contracts for 2018-2019
5.4. Substitute Teachers
5.5. Family Medical Leave of Absence
6. Discussion and Action Agenda
6.1. School Calendar Committee
Actions Taken

Order #41 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Calendar Committee passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Mrs. Amy Hayden.

Member Votes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
Discussion

Ms. Powell asked that the committee consider closing school on Veteran's Day.

 

6.2. Board Meeting Dates - 2019
Actions Taken

Order #42 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the board meeting dates for 2019 passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Mr. William McMillen.

Member Votes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
Discussion

Members discussed starting times to change to 6:00, 6:30, or to remain at 7:00pm.  It was decided that beginning in February, meetings will now start at 6:30pm.

 

6.3. 2019-2020 Draft Budget
Actions Taken

Order #43 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Draft Budget for the fiscal year 2019-2020 passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Mrs. Amy Hayden.

Member Votes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
Discussion

Ms. King asked about the planned carry forward amount as well as prior year amounts.

 

6.4. Board Policy Update - Food Service
Discussion

This updated policy is being presented for its first reading.


6.5. School MAP Data
Discussion

Jason Steffen and Travis Caudill presented MAP, showing highlights and areas of concern.  They discussed intervention methods to address the concerns.  Kyle Fancher presented information on two new technology tools for students to access to help weaknesses, especially in the area of math.

 

7. Other Business
7.1. Board
Discussion

Ms. Powell asked about the number of families helped by the FRYSC for Christmas.

 

7.2. Faculty & Staff
Discussion

No items presented.

 

7.3. Public
Discussion

No items presented.

 

8. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #44 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 8:39 PM passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Mrs. Amy Hayden.

Member Votes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Mr. William McMillen Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes