Ludlow Independent
August 26, 2021 6:30 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
1.1. Call to Order by Ms. Cindy Powell
Discussion

Others Present at the Meeting:  Mike Borchers, Superintendent; Jenny McMillen, Director of Student Services & Board Secretary; Jason Steffen, Director of Teaching & Learning; Travis Caudill, High School Principal; Tonya Brummer, Elementary Principal; Kyle Fancher, Chief Information Officer; Meredith McMillen, Parent; Darrin McMillen, Parent; Sean Gaiser, Parent; Butch Young, Parent; Trisha Scheyer, River City News



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

Order #14 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. Kym King and a second by Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood.

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

Mr. Borchers reviewed the monthly reports.

 

3.2. Personnel
3.3. Teaching and Learning Report
Discussion

Dr. Steffen presented data on the intervention programs.

 

3.4. Fall KSBA Regional School Board Meeting
4. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #15 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Wesley Dorger and a second by Mrs. Kym King.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Absent
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
4.1. Approval of Minutes
Attachments
4.2. Monthly Bills
4.3. Fundraising Requests
4.4. Field Trip Destinations
4.5. Transportation Carriers
4.6. FMLA
4.7. Substitute Teacher Approval
4.8. Data Security
Discussion

Mr. Fancher presented information of the cybersecurity steps that the district takes to keep data safe.

 

5. Discussion and Action Agenda
5.1. Tax Rate Approval
Actions Taken

Order #16 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the tax rate of 97.6 cents for real estate and 97.6 cents for personal property per $100 valuation and the 74.6 cent motor vehicle rate for 2021-2022 passed with a motion by Mr. Wesley Dorger and a second by Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood.

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

There was no additional discussion than what took place in the public hearing, held at 6:00 PM, before the board meeting.

 

5.2. Quarantine Leave Resolution
Actions Taken

Order #17 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Quarantine Leave Resolution passed with a motion by Mrs. Kym King and a second by Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Absent
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.3. Houchens Insurance - Dental Plan
Actions Taken

Order #18 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Houchens Insurance Dental Plan passed with a motion by Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood and a second by Mrs. Kym King.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Absent
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.4. Emergency Certification
Actions Taken

Order #19 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Emergency Certification for Emily McDaniel passed with a motion by Mrs. Kym King and a second by Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Absent
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.5. COVID Update
Discussion

Mr. Borchers gave an update on the start of the school year in relation to COVID guidelines and protocols.  Masks, vaccines, and quarantine protocols were discussed.  It was discussed to offer another vaccination clinic for anyone still interested.

 

6. Other Business
6.1. Board
Discussion

Ms. Powell commended AD Dan Sullivan for his work with the concession stands at sporting events.

6.2. Faculty & Staff
Discussion

Mr. Borchers commended the staff for doing a great job kicking off the school year.



6.3. Public
Discussion

Butch Young, a parent, expressed his displeasure of the mask requirement for students and staff.

7. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #20 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 PM passed with a motion by Mrs. Kym King and a second by Mr. Wesley Dorger.

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