Ludlow Independent
March 21, 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 & Board Secretary; Jason Steffen, Director of Teaching & Learning; Travis Caudill, HIgh School Principal; Tonya Brummer, Elementary Principal; Alyson Sekowski, Teacher/Grad Student; Justin Barth, Codell; Nathan Granger, LINKnky; Shelby Krentz, Gateway CTC; Maddie Kues, Gateway CTC; Rhett Hazlewood, Student

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

Order #88 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Agenda as presented 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
3. Recognition and Information Agenda
3.1. Monthly Reports
Attachments
3.2. Personnel
3.3. District Newsletter
4. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #89 - 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
4.3. Substitute Teacher Approval
5. Discussion and Action Agenda
5.1. Construction Update
Discussion

Justin Barth from Codell gave an update on the construction progress.

5.2. BG4 - Stadium
Actions Taken

Order #90 - Motion Passed:  Approval of BG4 Ludlow Independent Schools - Stadium Improvement 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
5.3. Capital Funds Request
Actions Taken

Order #91 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Capital Outlay Funds Request of $50,279 for Other Repairs and Maintenance 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 Absent
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.4. 2023 - 2024 Amended Calendar
Actions Taken

Order #92 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2023-2024 Amended Calendar 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
5.5. 2025 - 2026 Draft Calendar
Discussion

Jason Steffen presented the 2025-2026 draft calendar that the committee decided upon.  The calendar was presented for public review and input.

5.6. Board Member Appointment - Superintendent Selection Committee
Actions Taken

Order #93 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the appointment of Cindy Powell for the board member for the Superintendent Selection 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
Discussion

Ms. King was appointed at the March meeting, but can no longer meet the meeting requirements needed.

5.7. Consulting Services Contract
Actions Taken

Order #94 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consulting Services Contract 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
5.8. Student Accident Insurance
Actions Taken

Order #95 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Roberts Insurance for Student Accident Insurance 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 Absent
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.9. Legislative Update
Discussion

Mr. Borchers gave an update on legislative issues that would impact the district.

6. Other Business
6.1. Board
Discussion

No items presented.

6.2. Faculty & Staff
Discussion

No items presented.

6.3. Public
Discussion

Representatives from Gateway CTC presented Jenny McMillen with the Pathfinder Award.

7. Executive Session
Actions Taken

Order #96 - Motion Passed:  Approval of moving to Executive Session per KRS 61.810 (1)(b) to discuss land acquisition 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 Absent
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
8. Open Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #97 - Motion Passed:  Approval to open the meeting at 8:40 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
9. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #98 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 PM 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