Ludlow Independent
July 21, 2022 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; Michael George, Compass Investment Advisors; Trisha Scheyer, LINKnky



1.2. Pledge of Allegiance by Mr. Dorger
2. Approval of Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Agenda as presented 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
3. Recognition and Information Agenda
3.1. Monthly Reports
Attachments
3.2. Personnel
3.3. Fundraising Requests
3.4. Spotlight Item
Discussion

Mrs. McMillen presented information on Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.  The district has partnered with this group to improve early childhood literacy. 

Mr. Borchers talked about the marketing video about the district.

 

3.5. Academic Data Review
Discussion

Jason Steffen reviewed the growth data on students from the 2021-2022 school year.

 

4. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #2 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood 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
4.1. Approval of Minutes
Attachments
4.2. Certified Employee Handbook
4.3. Classified Employee Handbook
4.4. District Code of Conduct
4.5. Student Handbooks
4.6. Surplus Materials
4.7. Emergency Certification for 8th-9th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher
4.8. Monthly Bills
4.9. Substitute Teacher Approval
5. Discussion and Action Agenda
5.1. Hayes Contract - Ludlow Schools- Additions & Renovations
Actions Taken

Order #3 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Hayes & Associates Contract for the Ludlow Schools Additions & Renovations project 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
5.2. Codell Contract - Ludlow Schools- Additions & Renovations
Actions Taken

Order #4 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Codell Contract for the Ludlow Schools Additions & Renovations Project 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
5.3. COMPASS Advisors Investment
Discussion

Michael George discussed with the board the opportunity to invest the SFCC funds into a US Treasury Bond to yield extra funds to allocate to the Ludlow Independent School Addition & Renovation Project.  Mr. George discussed the RFP process to ensure the district will receive the highest interest rate during the investment period.

 

5.4. Board Policy Updates
Actions Taken

Order #5 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Board Policy Updates 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
5.5. FY2023 Bus Agreement CISD
Actions Taken

Order #6 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the FY2023 Bus Agreement with the Covington Independent School District 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
5.6. Aunt Kathy Preschool Agreement 2023
Actions Taken

Order #7 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Aunt Kathy Preschool Agreement for 2022-2023 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
5.7. District Assurances
Actions Taken

Order #8 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the District Assurances for FY2023 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
6. Other Business
6.1. Board
Discussion

Mr. Dorger asked about the elementary roof and Ms. Powell asked about wireless at the stadium.

 

6.2. Faculty & Staff
Discussion

No items presented.

 

6.3. Public
Discussion

No items presented.

 

7. Executive Session
Actions Taken

Order #9 - Motion Passed:  Pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c) and KRS 156.557(6)(c), approval for the Board to retire to Executive Session to evaluate the Superintendent at 7:46 PM 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
8. Re-Open Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #10 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Re-Open the Meeting at 8:45 PM 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
9. Approval of Superintendent's Evaluation
Actions Taken

Order #11 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Superintendent Evaluation with a rating of Exemplary in all 7 areas: Strategic Leadership, Instructional Leadership, Cultural Leadership, Human Resources Leadership, Managerial Leadership, Collaborative Leadership, and Influential Leadership 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
10. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #12 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 8:49 PM passed with a motion by Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood 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