Ludlow Independent
December 19, 2019 6:30 PM
Ludlow Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
1.1. Call to Order
Discussion

Others Present at the Meeting:  Mike Borchers, Superintendent; Jenny McMillen, CCR Coordinator & Board Secretary; Travis Caudill, High School Principal; Jason Steffen, Elementary Principal; Kyle Fancher, Chief Information Officer; Aidan Schaffner, LHS Student; Trisha Scheyer, River City News

 

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance by Mrs. Kym King
Discussion

Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Wesley Dorger was sworn in as a new board member, by Mr. Borchers.

 

2. Approval of Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #39 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Hayden and a second by Mrs. Kym King.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Absent
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
3. Recognition and Information Agenda
3.1. Monthly Reports
Attachments
Discussion

There was a discussion around solutions to certain grade levels with low attendance percentages.

 

3.2. Spotlight Items
Attachments
Discussion

Mrs. McMillen showed off the new mobile app and discussed its various capabilities.

Senior Aidan Schaffner and Kyle Fancher presented the board with the opportunity to try to new virtual reality tools that SOAR uses.  Aidan also talked about the 3D printing projects.

Mr. Borchers highlighted the new benches made by SHINE and SOAR, the 1st grade backpack gifts from a community member, as well as the 425 holiday toys/gifts given to the elementary for all students.

 

3.3. Monthly Activities
Attachments
4. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

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

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Absent
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
4.1. Approval of Minutes
Attachments
4.2. Monthly Bills
5. Discussion and Action Agenda
5.1. School Calendar Committee
Actions Taken

Order #41 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the makeup of the Calendar Committee passed with a motion by Mrs. Kym King and a second by Mrs. Amy Hayden.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Absent
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
Discussion

Mr. Borchers discussed the process and requirements related to the calendar committee.



5.2. Comprehensive School Improvement Plans
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #42 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Comprehensive School Improvement Plans for Mary A. Goetz Elementary and Ludlow High School passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Hayden and a second by Mrs. Kym King.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Absent
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
Discussion

Mr. Steffen and Mr. Caudill highlighted pieces of their respective Comprehensive School Improvement Plans.


5.3. Comprehensive District Improvement Plan
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #43 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Comprehensive District Improvement Plan passed with a motion by Mrs. Kym King and a second by Mrs. Amy Hayden.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Absent
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
Discussion

Jenny McMillen discussed items in the 2020 Comprehensive District improvement Plan.

 

6. Other Business
6.1. Board
Discussion

Ms. Powell expressed appreciation for the work on the CSIPs and asked that the board be kept up on the progress of the data collected related to the programs in place. 

 

6.2. Faculty & Staff
Discussion

No items presented.

 


6.3. Public
Discussion

No items presented.

 

7. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #44 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 PM passed with a motion by Mr. Wesley Dorger and a second by Mrs. Kym King.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Absent
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes