Ludlow Independent
February 22, 2024 6:30 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
1.1. Call to Order by Mr. Dorger
Discussion

Others Present at the Meeting:  Mike Borchers, Superintendent; Jenny McMillen, Director of Student Services; Jason Steffen, Director of Teaching and Learning; Travis Caudill, High School Principal; Tonya Brummer, Elementary Principal; Joe Hayes, REH&A; Justin Barth, Codell

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

Order #76 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell 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
3. Recognition and Information Agenda
3.1. Monthly Reports
Attachments
3.2. Spotlight Items
Attachments
3.3. Fundraising Requests
3.4. Personnel Report
4. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #77 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda 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 Yes
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
4.1. Approval of Minutes
4.2. Monthly Bills
4.3. Substitute Teacher Approval
5. Discussion and Action Agenda
5.1. REH&A and Codell Updates for Building Project
Discussion

Justin Barth and Joe Hayes gave an update on the building project.

5.2. BG-1 - 471 Elm Street Property Acquisition
Actions Taken

Order #78 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG-1 - 471 Elm Street Property Acquisition 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. Property Purchase Agreement - 471 Elm Street
Actions Taken

Order #79 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Property Purchase Agreement - 471 Elm Street 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
5.4. Tentative Staffing Allocations 2024 - 2025
Actions Taken

Order #80 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Tentative Staffing Allocations for 2024-2025 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 Yes
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.5. Naloxone Kits - NKY Health Department
Actions Taken

Order #81 - Motion Passed:  Approval to use the Naloxone Kits distributed by the NKY Health Department 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 Yes
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.6. Surplus Cafeteria Equipment
Actions Taken

Order #82 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Surplus Cafeteria Equipment 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
5.7. Data Review
Discussion

Dr. Steffen, Mrs. Brummer, Mr. Caudill, and Mrs. McMillen reviewed data related to progress monitoring and assessment scores.

5.8. Future Discussion
Discussion

Mr. Mike Borchers announced that he plans to retire as Superintendent effective June 30, 2024.  Mr. Borchers read aloud his letter of appreciation to the board.

6. Other Business
6.1. Board
Discussion

Board members thanked Mr. Borchers for his time and work for the district.

6.2. Faculty & Staff
Discussion

Staff in attendance thanked Mr. Borchers for his support.

6.3. Public
Discussion

No items presented.

 

7. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #83 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 PM passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell 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