Ludlow Independent
September 16, 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

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

Order #21 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood and a second by Mr. Wesley Dorger.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
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 attendance and financial items.

3.2. Personnel
Discussion

Mr. Dorger asked about the maintenance department and if they've been able to maintain duties with all the extra cleaning work surrounding COVID protocols.

3.3. Teaching and Learning Report
Discussion

Dr. Steffen gave his monthly update on the intervention programs.

4. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #22 - 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 Yes
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
4.1. Approval of Minutes
4.2. Monthly Bills
Discussion

Mr. Borchers reviewed the financial items.

4.3. Substitute Teacher Approval
5. Discussion and Action Agenda
5.1. 2021-2022 Working Budget
Actions Taken

Order #23 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2021-2022 Working Budget passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Hayden and a second by Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood.

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

Mr. Borchers reviewed the parts of SB 1, regarding the new COVID protocols for schools.

5.3. COVID-19 School Operations Plan
Actions Taken

Order #24 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Ludlow Independent Schools' COVID-19 School Operations Plan, with the understanding that Superintendent Mike Borchers will adjust the plan as data allows, 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. Melanie Hazlewood Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.4. Virtual Learning Authorization
Actions Taken

Order #25 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the authorization to give Superintendent Mike Borchers the ability to assign students to Remote Learning passed with a motion by Mr. Wesley Dorger and a second by Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.5. Emergency COVID Days
Actions Taken

Order #26 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Emergency COVID Day 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 Yes
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
Discussion

A discussion was held regarding scenarios that fall under category 2c of the resolution.

5.6. Vaccination Incentive Plan
Actions Taken

Order #27 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Vaccination Incentive Plan with a District Match 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. Melanie Hazlewood Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.7. Orientation and Mobility Services Agreement
Actions Taken

Order #28 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Orientation and Mobility Services Agreement passed with a motion by Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood and a second by Mr. Wesley Dorger.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Amy Hayden Yes
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.8. Surplus Bus
Actions Taken

Order #29 - Motion Passed:  Approval to surplus a bus 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. Melanie Hazlewood Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
6. Other Business
6.1. Board
Discussion

Ms. Powell asked about Homecoming and the possibility of having two board meetings per month.  Discussions around both topics took place.

6.2. Faculty & Staff
Discussion

No items presented.

6.3. Public
Discussion

No items presented.

7. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #30 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 PM passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Hayden and a second by Mr. Wesley Dorger.

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