Ludlow Independent
February 17, 2022 6:30 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
Discussion

Others Present at the Meeting:  Mike Borchers, Superintendent; Jenny McMillen, Director of Student Services & Board Secretary; Jason Steffen, Director of Teaching & Learning; Tonya Brummer, Elementary Principal; Chris Zimmerman, 5th Grade Teacher; Trisha Scheyer, LINK NKY News; Kirsten Anello, Student from University of the Cumberlands

 

1.1. Call to Order by Ms. Powell
1.2. Pledge of Allegiance by Mr. Dorger
2. Approval of Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #63 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Agenda as presented 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
3. Recognition and Information Agenda
3.1. Monthly Reports
Attachments
Discussion

Mr. Borchers reviewed the monthly reports.

 

3.2. Spotlight Items
Discussion

Mr. Zimmerman demonstrated the new audio enhancement system that is being piloted in a few classrooms.  He showed how it's used with students an dhow it enhances their engagement and learning.

3.3. Fundraising Requests
3.4. Personnel Report
4. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #64 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda 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
4.1. Approval of Minutes
Attachments
4.2. Monthly Bills
5. Discussion and Action Agenda
5.1. 2022-2023 School Calendar
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #65 - Motion Passed:  The 2022-2023 School Calendar 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. Melanie Hazlewood Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.2. Tentative Staffing Allocations
Actions Taken

Order #66 - Motion Passed:  The Tentative Staffing Allocations 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
5.3. Capital Funds Request
Actions Taken

Order #67 - Motion Passed:  The Capital Funds Request 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
5.4. COVID Update
Discussion

Mr. Borchers presented updates on the district's COVID protocols.  As of February 28, 2022, the district will move to masks optional.  There were no concerns presented from board members.  A letter will go out to all families explaining the updated protocols.

6. Other Business
6.1. Board
Discussion

Mr. Borchers gave an update on the new ball field.  Ms. Powell asked about a turn lane/light on Route 8.

 

6.2. Faculty & Staff
Discussion

No items presented.

 

6.3. Public
Discussion

No items presented.

 

7. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #68 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 PM passed with a motion by Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood 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