Ludlow Independent
May 28, 2020 6:30 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
1.1. Call to Order by Ms. Lantry
Discussion

Others Present at Meeting: Mike Borchers, Superintendent; Jenny McMillen, CCR Coordinator & Board Secretary; Travis Caudill, High School Principal; Jason Steffen, Elementary Principal; Aubrey Cahill, Director of Elementary Special Education; Kyle Fancher, Chief Information Officer

Due to COVID-19 closures, this meeting is virtual and is being streamed live.



1.1.1. Monthly Reports
Attachments
Discussion

Mr. Borchers reviewed the monthly reports.  Ms. Powell asked about outstanding checks and activity accounts.

 

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance by Ms. Cindy Powell
Discussion


2. Approval of Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #76 - 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 Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
3. Recognition and Information Agenda
3.1. Personnel
4. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #77 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Kym King and a second by Mr. Wesley Dorger.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
4.1. Approval of Minutes
Attachments
4.2. Monthly Bills
Discussion

Ms. King asked if we were tracking our expenses specially related to COVID-19.  Mr. Borchers explained how the district was tracking these specific expenses.

 

5. Discussion and Action Agenda
5.1. Liability and Workers' Compensation Insurance Rates
Actions Taken

Order #78 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Liability and Worker's Compensation Insurance Rates passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Hayden and a second by Ms. Cindy Powell.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.2. MEBS Contract 2020-2021
Actions Taken

Order #79 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the MEBS Contract for 2020-2021 passed with a motion by Mrs. Kym King and a second by Mr. Wesley Dorger.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.3. Consulting Contracts 2020-2021
Actions Taken

Order #80 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consulting Contracts for 2020-2021 passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Hayden and a second by Ms. Cindy Powell.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.4. PRN Contract 2020-2021
Actions Taken

Order #81 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the PRN Contrat for 2020-2021 passed with a motion by Mrs. Kym King and a second by Mr. Wesley Dorger.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.5. 2020-2021 Salary Schedules
Actions Taken

Order #82 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2020-2021 Salary Schedule with a 1% Increase 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 Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
Discussion

Ms. King would like the district to extend the steps on the salary schedule to include Years 28, 29, and 30, rather than simply "27+ Years".  Mr. Borchers said he would have that adjusted for presentation at next month's board meeting.

5.6. 2020-2021 Tentative Budget
Actions Taken

Order #83 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2020-2021 Tentative Budget passed with a motion by Mrs. Kym King and a second by Ms. Cindy Powell.

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

Mr. Borchers discussed the parameters around spending CARES Funds.  Most will be used on providing devices to students. Ms. Powell asked if the district would have to hire more custodians to meet the COVID-19 cleaning requirements.



5.7. Capital Funds Request
Actions Taken

Order #84 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Capital Funds Request passed with a motion by Mr. Wesley Dorger and a second by Mrs. Amy Hayden.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.8. 2019-2020 Amended School Calendar
Actions Taken

Order #85 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2019-2020 Amended School Calendar passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Mrs. Kym King.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.9. 2020-2021 Reopening School
Discussion

Mr. Borchers reviewed the Guidance Documents provided to school districts concerning the reopening of schools in the fall.  He will update the board at the June meeting as guidance evolves.

 

5.10. 2020-2021 NTI Application
Actions Taken

Order #86 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2020-2021 NTI Application 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 Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
6. Other Business
6.1. Board
Discussion

Ms. Powell asked about celebrating the cafeteria staff for their extra time and duties with NTI meals.

 

6.2. Faculty & Staff
Discussion

No items presented.


 

6.3. Public
Discussion

No items presented.

 

7. Executive Session
Actions Taken

Order #87 - Motion Passed:  Pursuant to KRS 156.557(6)(c), approval to retire to Executive Session at 7:26 PM to evaluate the Superintendent passed with a motion by Mr. Wesley Dorger and a second by Mrs. Amy Hayden.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
8. Re-Open Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #88 - Motion Passed:  Approval to re-open the meeting at 7:51 PM passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Mr. Wesley Dorger.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Judy Lantry Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
9. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #89 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 PM 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 Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes