Ludlow Independent
May 23, 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, Director of Student Services & Board Secretary; Jason Steffen, Director of Teaching & Learning; Travis Caudill, High School Principal; Tonya Brummer, Elementary Principal; Ehmet Hayes, REH&A; Bill Cobb, Codell

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

Order #120 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. Kym King and a second by Ms. Cindy Powell.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Absent
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
3. Recognition and Information Agenda
3.1. Monthly Reports
Attachments
Discussion

Mr. Borchers stated that both he and Dr. Steffen will arrange individual budget review meetings for early June, as in the past.

3.2. Personnel
Discussion

Ms. Powell asked about the status of the directors jobs in the central office.

3.3. Class of 2024 Summary & Awards
4. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #121 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Shelly Mays and a second by Mrs. Kym King.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Absent
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
4.1. Approval of Minutes
Attachments
4.2. Monthly Bills
4.3. Fundraising Requests
5. Discussion and Action Agenda
5.1. Ludlow Independent Schools - Additions and Renovations
Discussion

Updates were given from Mr. Borchers, Mr. Hayes, and Mr. Cobb regarding the renovation project.

5.2. Change Orders - Ludlow Independent Additions/Renovations Project
Actions Taken

Order #122 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Additions & Renovations Project Change Orders for Ludlow Independent Schools 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 Absent
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.3. SFCC Offer of Assistance
Actions Taken

Order #123 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the SFCC Offer of Assistance passed with a motion by Mrs. Kym King and a second by Mrs. Shelly Mays.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Absent
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.4. Audit Contract
Actions Taken

Order #124 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the audit contract for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 to Maddox & Associates CPAs, Inc. passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Mrs. Kym King.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Absent
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.5. RESLV Contract
Actions Taken

Order #125 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2024-2025 RESLV Contract passed with a motion by Mrs. Shelly Mays and a second by Ms. Cindy Powell.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Absent
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.6. Preschool Partnership MOU 2024-2025
Actions Taken

Order #126 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Preschool Partnership 2024-2025 MOU for the Ludlow Learning Center passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Mrs. Shelly Mays.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Absent
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.7. Forward Focus Contract 2024-2025
Actions Taken

Order #127 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Forward Focus Contract for 2024-2025 passed with a motion by Mrs. Kym King and a second by Mrs. Shelly Mays.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Absent
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.8. 2024-2025 Salary Schedules
Actions Taken

Order #128 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2024-2025 Salary Schedules passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Mrs. Kym King.

Member Votes
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Absent
Mrs. Kym King Yes
Mrs. Shelly Mays Yes
Ms. Cindy Powell Yes
5.9. 2024-2025 Tentative Budget
Actions Taken

Order #129 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2024-2025 Tentative Budget passed with a motion by Mrs. Shelly Mays and a second by Ms. Cindy Powell.

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

Mr. Borchers mentioned that he received a call from a former teacher who is with Duro Bag.  He wants to discuss funding for a new project he'd like to bring to Ludlow.  Ms. Powell had questions regarding the city's fireworks festival.

6.2. Faculty & Staff
Discussion

Mr. Caudill and Mrs. Brummer thanked the board for the end of the year stipend for their staff.  They also appreciated that they attended the closing day luncheon.

6.3. Public
Discussion

No items presented.

7. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #130 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 PM passed with a motion by Mrs. Kym King and a second by Mrs. Shelly Mays.

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