Mike Borchers, former superintendent of Ludlow Independent Public Schools, has been appointed as a special advisor to NKU’s President, Cady Short-Thompson, to advise on K-12 education and connect students to career development and post-secondary opportunities.
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Ludlow’s Mike Borchers named to Kentucky Board of Education
Ludlow’s Mike Borchers has been appointed to a four-year term on the Kentucky Board of Education. Gov. Andy Beshear’s appointment of the retired Ludlow Independent Schools superintendent to the 15-member board was announced on Wednesday. The Kentucky Senate must confirm the appointment before it is final, with a confirmation vote expected during the 2025 legislative […]
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Even with SEEK, school funding has clear winners, losers
This story originally appeared in the June 21, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. Kentucky budgets more than a third of state funds for K-12 education, with both state government and local school districts – including all public school districts in Northern Kentucky – helping to fund […]
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Ludlow Schools will name football field after departing Superintendent Mike Borchers
Ludlow Independent Public Schools honored Mike Borchers for his nearly 30 years of service with the district by renaming the football field Mike Borchers Field, and celebrated his retirement with a heartfelt goodbye.
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School budgets may benefit from state ‘real estate growth relief’
This story originally appeared in the May 31, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. Northern Kentucky has experienced fluctuations in property values that affect school funding. Retiring Ludlow superintendent Mike Borchers has seen the impact in his independent school district. “The last (assessment), we generated 4% revenue […]
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Ludlow Schools names Jason Steffen as new superintendent
The Ludlow Independent Schools Board of Education has appointed Jason Steffen, a 13-year veteran of the district, as the new superintendent, who will assume the role on July 1 and inherit a multi-million dollar renovation project.
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Ludlow Schools superintendent announces retirement
Mike Borchers, superintendent of Ludlow Independent Public Schools, announced his retirement at the district board of education meeting on Thursday night, stepping down from his role on June 30, 2024.
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Ludlow School renovations approach finish line with new contract approvals
Ludlow Independent Public Schools approved 16 contracts for their district-wide school renovations at the meeting of the Board of Education on Thursday, bringing the project’s funding and administrative framework into its final stages. “The contractors aren’t waiting on [the board] to do anything,” said Bill Cobb, a project manager from Codell Construction, the firm responsible […]
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Ludlow breaks ground on district-wide school expansions
Ludlow Independent Public Schools broke ground on district-wide renovations and improvements on Monday. The project has been in the planning stages for over a year and will see additions and improvements to facilities throughout the district. “What a great day to be a Ludlow panther,” said district Superintendent Mike Borchers. “We invited our community members, […]
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Ludlow Schools approves bids for school renovations
Ludlow Independent Public Schools approved roughly $19 million in contracting bids for projects related to facility improvements and renovations at a special meeting Wednesday evening. “I feel really good about the team assembled,” said Robert Ehmet of REH&A Architects, the Fort Mitchell-based firm responsible for designing the additions to the district. With the meeting’s vote, […]