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Ashland Board of Education
July 27, 2026 5:15 PM ET (4:15 CT)
Regular 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 June 24, 2026 and Special Meeting on July 9, 2026Ashley Layman
2. Public Comments
3. Communications
1. Presentation of the Annual Data Security Report for 2026Michael Clay
2. Construction UpdateJason Withrow
1. Discussion and possible approval of the change order and supplemental information form for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building One Roof projectJason Withrow
2. Discussion and possible approval of pay applications 5 and 6 (Final) for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building One Roof project to The Briden Co., Inc. in the amount of $104,155.95Jason Withrow
3. Discussion and possible approval of the revised BG-1 for the Charles Russell Roof Replacement project to change the funding sourceJason Withrow
4. Discussion and possible approval of the revised BG-1 for the Hager Roof Replacement project to change the funding sourceJason Withrow
5. Discussion and possible approval of the pay application 002 to W.B. Fosson & Sons, Inc. for construction services for the Poage Elementary School Addition & Renovation project in the amount of $212,981.40Jason Withrow
6. 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 $14,908.70Jason Withrow
7. Discussion and possible approval of hiring Trace Creek Construction, Inc. for Construction Manager as Constructor services for the Paul G. Blazer High School Student Wellness Facility (BG25-422)D. Sean Howard
4. Treasurer's Action Items
1. Receive the FY2026 Unaudited AFR (Annual Financial Report)Nikie Clark
2. Discussion and possible approval of the Treasurer's Report for June 2026Nikie Clark
3. Discussion and possible approval of the FY2027 District Funding AssurancesNikie Clark
4. Discussion and possible approval of the FY2027 Federal Cash Request Statement of AssuranceNikie Clark
5. Treasurer's ConsentNikie Clark
1. Approve Bills for July 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer
2. Approve Head Start bills for July 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer
3. Approve salaries for July 2026 in accordance with the 2026-2027 salary schedule
4. Approve Head Start salaries for July 2026 in accordance with the 2026-2027 salary schedule
6. New Business Action Items
1. Discussion and possible approval of the updated NTI Plan for Ashland Independent School DistrictValerie Price
2. Discussion and possible approval of the selection of a Board Member to serve on the Ashland Independent School District Local Planning Committee (LPC)D. Sean Howard
3. Discussion and possible approval of publishing and advertisement seeking community members interested in serving on the Local Planning Committee of the Ashland Independent SchoolsD. Sean Howard
4. Discussion and possible approval of the 2026-2028 Agreement between the Department of Education and the Ashland Board of Education for the provision and reimbursement of administrative claiming activitiesPhillip Caudill
5. Discussion and possible approval of the updated 2026 Special Education ProceduresPhillip Caudill
6. Discussion and possible approval of Memorandum of Agreement between Ashland Board of Education and the Greenup County Health Department to plan and deliver oral health services to students during the school year (pending board attorney approval)Phillip Caudill
7. Discussion and possible approval of the Annual Local Head Start Memorandum of AgreementPhillip Caudill
8. Discussion and possible approval of the Certificate of Head Start Full Utilization Phillip Caudill
9. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to Procedure 09.2241 AP.21 Permission Form for Prescribed or Over-the-Counter MedicationPhillip Caudill
10. Discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Morehead State University for a dual credit program for the 2026-2027 academic year pending board attorney approval
11. Discussion and possible approval of the KSBA Membership Dues (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027)D. Sean Howard
12. Discussion and possible approval of the KASS Annual Membership Dues for District SuperintendentAshley Layman
7. New Business ConsentAshley Layman
1. School Fundraisers
8. Old & Unfinished Business
1. Second reading and approval of the revision to Policy 03.175 Retirement, Certified PersonnelNikie Clark
2. Second reading and adoption of the 2026 KSBA Policy UpdateD. Sean Howard
9. Personnel Action
1. Discussion and possible approval of applying for an Emergency License for a JROTC Instructor at Blazer High SchoolD. Sean Howard
2. Discussion and possible approval of Emergency Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 School YearD. Sean Howard
3. Discussion and possible approval of the revised job description for Early Childhood Specialist / Ashland Regional Training CenterD. Sean Howard
4. Discussion and possible approval of the District Grant Writer Stipend of $7,500.00D. Sean Howard
5. Discussion and possible approval of the 6th Grade Math Stipend of $7,875.00D. Sean Howard
10. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390Ashley Layman
11. AdjournAshley Layman

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