Ludlow Independent
July 18, 2019 6:30 PM
Ludlow Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
1.1. Call to Order by Ms. Judy Lantry
Discussion

Others Present at the Meeting: Mike Borchers, Superintendent; Jenny McMillen, CCR Coordinator & Board Secretary; Vikki Wofford, Financial Analyst & Board Treasurer; Travis Caudill, High School Principal; Jason Steffen, Elementary Principal; Trisha Scheyer, River City News

 

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

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Agenda as presented 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
3. Recognition and Information Agenda
3.1. Monthly Reports
Attachments
Discussion

Ms. Powell asked what the Financial E (Payroll Cleared Checks) report was supposed to show.  Ms. Wofford explained what the codes on the report were, and will see if MUNIS can allow for the report to print with more detail.

 

3.2. Personnel
3.3. Monthly Activities
4. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #2 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda 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
4.1. Approval of Minutes
4.2. Monthly Bills
4.3. Student Handbooks
4.3.1. Discussion and Action Agenda
4.3.1.1. Senate Bill 1 (School Safety)
Discussion

Jason Steffen presented information on the new safe schools requirements of SB1.  He discussed what the district already had in place, as well as what is planned in order to comply with the new regulations.

 

4.3.1.2. Board Policy Updates
Actions Taken

Order #3 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Board Policy Updates 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
4.3.1.3. Finance Officer
Actions Taken

Order #4 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Finance Officer job description and salary schedule passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Hayden and a second by Ms. Cindy Powell.

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 noted that it may be difficult to find a person under these new requirements, with the current salary schedule.  Mr. Borchers said it's a starting point and may have to be re-examined in the future if no qualified candidates apply.

 

4.4. Certified Employee Handbook
4.5. Classified Employee Handbook
4.6. Code of Conduct Handbook
5. Other Business
5.1. Board
Discussion

Ms. Powell asked about the fencing and lighting at the stadium and the property around the bus garage.

 

5.2. Faculty & Staff
Discussion

No items presented.

 

5.3. Public
Discussion

No items presented.

 

6. Executive Session
Actions Taken

Order #5 - Motion Passed:  Pursuant to KRS 156.557(6)(c), approval for the board to retire to Executive Session at 7:40 PM to evaluate the Superintendent 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
7. Re-open Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #6 - Motion Passed:  Approval to re-open the board meeting at 8:25 PM 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
8. Approve the Superintendent Evaluation
Actions Taken

Order #7 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a 5% increase for the 2019-2020 Superintendent Salary 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
9. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #8 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM passed with a motion by Mrs. Kym King 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