Ludlow Independent
May 12, 2022 6:30 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
1.1. Call to Order by Ms. Powell
Discussion

Others Present at Meeting: Mike Borchers, Superintendent; Jenny McMillen, Director of Student Services and Secretary of the Board; Jason Steffen, Director of Teaching & Learning; Tonya Brummer, Elementary Principal; Ehmet Hayes, Architect; Trisha Scheyer, LINK nky News; Paul Anglin, Step-Parent

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

Order #86 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Agenda, with the adjustment of moving the 6.3 Public Business to the beginning of the meeting, at the request of an attendee 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
Discussion

Immediately following the approval of the Agenda, with the adjustment made, the Board conducted the 6.3 Agenda item, Other Business brought by the Public.  The item discussed is detailed on that section of the minutes, Item 6.3.  After Item 6.3 was conducted, the Board moved to Item 3, Recognition and Information Agenda.



3. Recognition and Information Agenda
3.1. Monthly Reports
Attachments
3.2. Personnel
3.3. Spotlight Items
4. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #87 - 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. 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. Memorial Park Agreement
Actions Taken

Order #88 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Memorial Park Agreement 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. SFCC Special Offer of Assistance
Actions Taken

Order #89 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the SFCC Special Offer of Assistance in the amount of $23,010,000.00 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
5.3. Facilities Update
Discussion

Ehmet Hayes gave an update on the process of the facilities renovation.

5.4. Construction Manager RFP
Actions Taken

Order #90 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Construction Manager RFP 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
5.5. Liability and Workers' Compensation Insurance Rates
Actions Taken

Order #91 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Liability and Workers' Compensation Insurance Rates 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
5.6. 2022-2023 Salary Schedules
Actions Taken

Order #92 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2022-2023 Salary Schedules 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
Discussion

Mr. Borchers explained that both classified and certified staff would be receiving a 2.5% plus the step increase, averaging about a 3.5% increase overall.  Currently, the district ranks 10th in the state for salary rates, and this increase should keep up comparable to that ranking. 

5.7. 2022-2023 Tentative Budget
Actions Taken

Order #93 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2022-2023 Tentative Budget 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
5.8. Language Acquisition
Actions Taken

Order #94 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Language Acquisition Program 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
5.9. Amended 2021 - 2022 School Calendar
Actions Taken

Order #95 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Amended 2021-2022 School Calendar 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
6. Other Business
6.1. Board
Discussion

Ms. Powell expressed her appreciation for a successful PTO May Festival and Ball Park Opening.

6.2. Faculty & Staff
Discussion

No items presented.

6.3. Public
Discussion

See item 2) Approval of Agenda and 3) Recognition and Information Agenda for notation of when Agenda Item 6.3 took place in the meeting.  Mr. Anglin expressed his concerns over athletic and extra-curricular activity days, the religious involvement of students, and what he viewed as violations to board policies in the areas of due process and open records.


7. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #96 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting at 7:16 PM 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