Ludlow Independent
January 18, 2024 6:30 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
1.1. Call to Order by Mr. Wesley Dorger
Discussion

Others Present at the Meeting:  Mike Borchers, Superintendent; Jenny McMillen, Board Secretary/Director of Student Services; Jason Steffen, Director of Teaching and Learning; Travis Caudill, High School Principal; Tonya Brummer, Elementary Principal; Ehmet Hayes, REHA; Justin Barth, Codell; Nathan Granger, LINKnky

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

Order #68 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Agenda as presented 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 Absent
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
3. Recognition and Information Agenda
3.1. National School Board Recognition Month
3.2. Spotlight Items
3.3. Monthly Reports
Attachments
3.4. 2024 KSBA Annual Conference
3.5. Fundraising Requests
4. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #69 - 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 Absent
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
4.1. Approval of Minutes
4.2. Monthly Bills
Discussion

Mr. Borchers explained how the breakdown of the payments made toward the construction project will be reported and detailed each month.

5. Discussion and Action Agenda
5.1. Construction Update - REHA / Codell
Discussion

Ehmet Hayes from REHA and Justin Barth from Codell gave updates on the construction project.

5.2. Board Meeting Dates - 2024
Actions Taken

Order #70 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Board of Education Meetings dates for 2024 passed with a motion by Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood and a second by Ms. Cindy Powell.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Yes
Mrs. Kym King Absent
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.3. 2025-2026 Calendar Committee
Actions Taken

Order #71 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2025-2026 Calendar Committee 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 Absent
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.4. 2024-2025 Draft Budget
Actions Taken

Order #72 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2024-2025 Draft Budget 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 Absent
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.5. Legal Services
Actions Taken

Order #73 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Bricker Graydon LLP Law Firm Agreement for Legal Services passed with a motion by Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood and a second by Mrs. Shelly Mays.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Yes
Mrs. Kym King Absent
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.6. FRYSC Assurance Certification 2024-2026
Actions Taken

Order #74 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2024-2026 FRYSC Assurance Certification 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 Absent
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.7. Legislative Update
Discussion

Mr. Borchers highlighted some of the legislative issues that may impact public schools.

6. Other Business
6.1. Board
Discussion

No items presented.


 

6.2. Faculty & Staff
Discussion

No items presented.


 

6.3. Public
Discussion

No items presented.

7. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #75 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 PM 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 Absent
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes