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Ashland Board of Education
June 24, 2026 9:00 AM ET (8:00 CT)
Special Meeting
1820 Hickman Street
Ashland, KY 41101


1. Call to OrderAshley Layman
1. Pledge to the FlagAshley Layman
2. Discussion and possible approval of minutes from the regular meeting on May 18, 2026 and special meeting on June 11, 2026Ashley Layman
2. Communications
1. Head Start Yearly ReportPhillip Caudill
2. Construction UpdateJason Withrow
1. Discussion and decision on choice for delivery model - general contractor or construction manager - for the Paul G. Blazer High School Student Wellness Facility project (BG-25-422)Jason Withrow
2. Discussion and possible approval of awarding contract for special inspections for the Poage Addition and Renovation project to LE Gregg Associates, pending approval of board attorneyJason Withrow
3. Discussion and possible approval of the pay application 001 to W.B. Fosson & Sons, Inc. for construction services for the Poage Elementary School Addition & Renovation project in the amount of $112,213.80Jason Withrow
4. Discussion and possible approval of the pay application to W.B. Fosson & Sons, Inc. for construction management for the Poage Elementary School Addition & Renovation project in the amount of $7,854.96Jason Withrow
3. Treasurer's Action Items
1. Discussion and possible approval of the Treasurer's Report for May 2026Nikie Clark
2. Discussion and possible approval of FY 2027 Pay DatesNikie Clark
3. Discussion and possible approval of FY 2027 Salary SchedulesNikie Clark
4. Discussion and possible approval of FY 2027 Bond of Depository - City NationalNikie Clark
5. Discussion and possible approval of the continuation of the Treasurer/Finance Officer's Fidelity BondNikie Clark
6. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to Policy 03.175 Retirement, Certified PersonnelNikie Clark
7. Discussion and possible approval of the Red Rover Invoice for Absence Management and Hiring Modules in the amount of $17,988.96Nikie Clark
4. Treasurer's ConsentNikie Clark
1. Approve Bills for June 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer
2. Approve Head Start bills for June 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer
3. Approve salaries for June 2026 in accordance with the 2025-2026 salary schedule
4. Approve Head Start salaries for June 2026 in accordance with the 2025-2026 salary schedule
5. New Business Action Items
1. Discussion and possible approval of the Corrective Action Plan for Head StartPhillip Caudill
2. Discussion and possible approval of the Professional Services Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Grayson Speech Therapy Services, P.S.C.Phillip Caudill
3. Discussion and possible approval of the fee schedule for Ashland Early Exceptional Childhood Center / Paid Preschool OptionPhillip Caudill
4. Discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between KCTCS and The Ashland Board of Education for dual credit coursesD. Sean Howard
5. Discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Kentucky Christian University for dual credit coursesD. Sean Howard
6. Discussion and possible approval of the Live Streaming Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and SLG Media Group, LLCD. Sean Howard
7. Discussion and possible approval of the Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Kindred CommunicationsD. Sean Howard
8. Discussion and possible approval of the Contract for the Assignment of Personnel for FY 2026-2027 between the Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC) and Ashland Board of EducationD. Sean Howard
9. Discussion and possible approval of the Kentucky Department of Education School and Community Nutrition Community Eligibility Provision Intent to Participate for the 2026-2027 school yearD. Sean Howard
10. First reading of the 2026 KSBA Policy UpdateD. Sean Howard
11. Discussion and possible approval of the 2026 KSBA Procedure updateD. Sean Howard
6. New Business ConsentAshley Layman
1. Surplus
7. Personnel Action
1. Discussion and possible approval of appointing Derek Runyon as CFO for Head StartD. Sean Howard
2. Discussion and possible approval of filing an Emergency License application for an Ashland Middle School Science TeacherD. Sean Howard
3. Discussion and possible approval of Instructor job descriptionPhillip Caudill
4. Discussion and possible approval of the Administrative Secretary I Job DescriptionD. Sean Howard
8. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390Ashley Layman
9. Motion and approval of the adoption of the Summative Evaluation of the Superintendent pursuant to KRS 156.557(6)(b)Ashley Layman
10. AdjournAshley Layman

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