Ludlow Independent
September 15, 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; Tonya Brummer, Elementary Principal; Ehmet Hayes, Architect; Kirsten Anello, Student at University of Cumberlands; Trisha Scheyer, LINK nky 

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance by Mrs. Kym King
2. Approval of Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #22 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Agenda as presented 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 Absent
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
3. Recognition and Information Agenda
3.1. Monthly Reports
Attachments
Discussion

Mr. Borchers noted that our current enrollment numbers are only different by three students from pre-COVID, which is slight compared to other districts' trends.  He noted he was pleased with this number.

3.2. Personnel
3.3. Fundraising Requests
4. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #23 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda 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 Absent
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
4.1. Approval of Minutes
Attachments
4.2. Monthly Bills
4.3. Facility Request
5. Discussion and Action Agenda
5.1. Schematic Design Approval
Actions Taken

Order #24 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Schematic Designs presented 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 Absent
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
Discussion

Mr. Hayes reviewed drawings of the renovation plans. 

5.2. Gravity Diagnostics Contract 2023
Actions Taken

Order #25 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Gravity Diagnostics Contract of 300 Tests/Service 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 Absent
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
Discussion

There was a discussion on the price and services included in the contract.

5.3. Preschool Partnership Outreach Coordinator
Actions Taken

Order #26 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Preschool Partnership Outreach Coordinator position and salary schedule 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 Absent
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
Discussion

Dr. Steffen discussed this position and the preschool partnership program.

5.4. Chief Financial Officer
Actions Taken

Order #27 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the job description of the Chief Financial Officer 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 Absent
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.5. 2022-2023 Working Budget
Actions Taken

Order #28 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2022-2023 Working Budget 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 Absent
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
6. Other Business
6.1. Board
Discussion

Mrs. King asked about the staffing of OT and PT services.

6.2. Faculty & Staff
Discussion

No items presented.

6.3. Public
Discussion

No items presented.

7. Executive Session
Actions Taken

Order #29 - Motion Passed:  Persuant to KRS 61.8101)(b), “Deliberations on the future acquisition or sale of real property by a public agency, but only when publicity would be likely to affect the value of a specific piece of property to be acquired for public use or sold by a public agency;” the move to executive session 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 Absent
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
8. Open Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #30 - Motion Passed:  Approval to re-open the meeting at 8:30 PM 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 Absent
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
9. Open Meeting
10. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #31 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 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 Absent
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes