Ludlow Independent
August 17, 2023 6:30 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
1.1. Call to Order by Mr. Wesley Dorger
Discussion

Present at the Meeting: Mike Borchers, Superintendent; Jenny McMillen, Director of Student Services & Board Secretary; Jason Steffen, Director of Teaching and Learning; Travis Caudill, High School Principal; Tonya Brummer, Elementary Principal; Ehmet Hayes, Robert Ehmet Hayes & Associates; Bill Codell, Codell Construction; Todd Smith, Wesley United Methodist Church; Nathan Granger, LINKnky; Collin McDaniel & Family

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

Order #13 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Mrs. Kym King.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
3. Recognition and Information Agenda
3.1. Monthly Reports
Attachments
3.2. Personnel
3.3. Fall KSBA Regional School Board Meeting
3.4. Fundraising Requests
3.5. Spotlight Items
Discussion

Mr. Caudill congratulated Collin McDaniel for finishing his school work in order to graduate in the late summer.  He was able to earn his diploma as a Member of the Class of 2023.  Also, Mr. Borchers highlighted that the district was ranked third in Northern Kentucky from Cincy Magazine.

4. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #14 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Shelly Mays and a second by Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
4.1. Approval of Minutes
Attachments
4.2. Monthly Bills
4.3. Field Trip Destinations
4.4. Transportation Carriers
4.5. Data Security
4.6. Facility Request
4.7. Substitute Teacher Approval
5. Discussion and Action Agenda
5.1. Construction Project Update
Discussion

Ehmet Hayes, Bill Cobb, and Mike Borchers gave updates on the the bidding and scheduling process for the project.

5.2. Tax Rate Approval
Actions Taken

Order #15 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2023-2024 tax rate of 88.0 cents for real estate and 97.7 cents for personal property per $100 valuation and the 74.6 cent motor vehicle rate for 2023-2024 passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Mrs. Shelly Mays.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.3. Bond Resolution for Ludlow Independent Schools - Additions and Renovations
Actions Taken

Order #16 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Resolution of the Board of Education of Ludlow Independent School District, Ludlow, Kentucky; authorizing and approving certain architects' plans for the construction of a certain school building project; approving the plan of financing the cost of the project; addressing the potential offer of assistance from the Kentucky School Facilities Construction Commission; authorizing approving the execution of a participation agreement with the commission; authorizing the execution of a contract, lease and option with the Ludlow Independent School District Finance Corporation and any further necessary instruments passed with a motion by Mrs. Kym King and a second by Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
6. Other Business
6.1. Board
Discussion

Ms. King and Ms. Powell complimented the football signs and the gear for the middle school football players.

6.2. Faculty & Staff
Discussion

No items presented.

6.3. Public
Discussion

No items presented.

7. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #17 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 PM passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Mrs. Kym King.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Yes
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes