Ludlow Independent
October 21, 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; Vikki Wofford, Financial Analyst & Board Treasurer; Jason Steffen, Director of Teaching & Learning; Travis Caudill, High School Principal; Tonya Brummer, Elementary Principal; Joe Hayes, Robert Ehmet Hayes & Associates Architecture; Trisha Scheyer, River City News; Angie Cook, Parent; Jake Cooke, Student   
[Eric Goodman and Trisha Hart from Barnes Dennig attended virtually for their audit presentation.] 

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance by Mrs. Amy Hayden
2. Approval of Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #31 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Agenda as presented 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
3. Recognition and Information Agenda
3.1. Monthly Reports
Attachments
3.2. Personnel
3.3. Teaching and Learning Report
Discussion

Dr. Steffen reviewed this report.

3.4. Parent Academies & Events for 2021-2022
Attachments
Discussion

Ms. McMillen reviewed these offerings.

4. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #32 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda 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
4.1. Approval of Minutes
4.2. Monthly Bills
4.3. Fundraising Requests
5. Discussion and Action Agenda
5.1. Financial Audit
Actions Taken

Order #33 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Barnes Dennig Financial Audit 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
Discussion


Tricia Hart and Eric Goodman from Barnes Dennig connected to the meeting virtually to present the audit report.  According to the report, it was expressed that no concerns were found, and the district remains in a healthy financial outlook. 

5.2. District Vision
Discussion

Mr. Borchers presented his plan and vision for the future of the district.

5.3. BG-1 Elementary Project
Actions Taken

Order #34 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG-1 Elementary Project passed with a motion by Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood 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. The Marketing Collective Proposal
Discussion

Mr. Borchers discussed information on the services of The Marketing Collective that the district will use.

 

5.5. Finalsite Agreement
Actions Taken

Order #35 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Finalsite Agreement 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
5.6. Approval of a Shortened School Day Calendar for Student
Actions Taken

Order #36 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Shortened School Day Calendar for a Student at Mary A. Goetz Elementary 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
6. Other Business
6.1. Board
Discussion

Discussions were held on the cameras at the stadium and the Lifetouch sports photos.

6.2. Faculty & Staff
Discussion

No items presented.

6.3. Public
Discussion

Angie Cook expressed concern over middle school football.

7. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #37 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 PM 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