Ashland Board of Education
February 24, 2025 5:15 PM
Regular Meeting
1820 Hickman Street
Ashland, KY 41101


1. Call to OrderDr. Matthew Lewis
1. Pledge to the FlagDr. Matthew Lewis
2. Discussion and possible approval of the unofficial minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 27, 2025Dr. Matthew Lewis
2. Communications
1. AMS Academic TeamDr. Matthew Lewis
2. CSIP Presentations: Blazer, AMS, Crabbe and OakviewDerek Runyon
3. Discussion and possible approval of amending the agenda to move Public Comments section prior to Construction UpdateDr. Matthew Lewis
4. Public CommentsDr. Matthew Lewis
5. Construction UpdateRichard Oppenheimer
1. Clotfelter Samokar Architects Progress Report
2. Discussion and possible approval for Clotfelter-Samokar Architects to begin planning steps for replacing the roof on building one at Blazer High SchoolRichard Oppenheimer
3. Discussion and possible approval of the schematic and design for the Poage Elementary School Addition projectRichard Oppenheimer
4. Discussion and possible approval of the schematic and design for Blazer High School Athletic Training FacilityRichard Oppenheimer
5. Request to Amend Agenda to approve Owner/Architect Agreements for 3 itemsDr. Matthew Lewis
6. Review and approve the standard KDE form of agreement with Clotfelter Samokar Architects for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building 1 roof replacement project, pending board attorney approvalDr. Matthew Lewis
7. Review and approve the standard KDE form of agreement with Clotfelter Samokar Architects for the Poage Elementary School Addition project, pending board attorney approvalDr. Matthew Lewis
8. Review and approve the standard KDE form of agreement with Clotfelter Samokar Architects for the Paul G. Blazer High School Athletic Training Facility project, pending board attorney approval Dr. Matthew Lewis
6. Head Start PIR ReportPhillip Caudill
3. Treasurer's Action
1. Discussion and possible approval of a copier Lease Agreement renewal for the Transportation DepartmentNikie Clark
2. Discussion and possible approval of board member reimbursement for SIM card expensesNikie Clark
3. Discussion and possible approval of board member reimbursement for cellular device planNikie Clark
4. Discussion and possible approval of the subscription for Hiring with Red Rover for the 2025-2026 school yearNikie Clark
4. Treasurer's ConsentNikie Clark
1. Approve Bills for February 2025 as presented by Board Treasurer
2. Approve Head Start bills for February 2025 as presented by Board Treasurer
3. Approve salaries for February 2025 in accordance with the 2024-2025 salary schedule
4. Approve Head Start salaries for February 2025 in accordance with the 2024-2025 salary schedule
5. New Business Action ItemsDr. Matthew Lewis
1. Discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between Marshall University and the Ashland Board of Education for a school psychology student mentorship programPhillip Caudill
2. Discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Agreement and Ashland Independent Board of Education for a dual credit program for the students in Paul Blazer High School for the 2025-26 academic yearD. Sean Howard
6. New Business ConsentDr. Matthew Lewis
1. Donations
7. Personnel Action
1. Discussion and possible approval of the job description change for Head Start Health CoordinatorPhillip Caudill
8. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390Dr. Matthew Lewis
9. Board DiscussionDr. Matthew Lewis
1. Discussion and possible approval of Superintendent Howard's travel to the Governor's Cup in Louisville, KY March 14-17, 2025Dr. Matthew Lewis
2. Roberts Drive UpdateOlivia Gilkison,
VanAntwerp
3. Superintendent GoalsDr. Matthew Lewis
10. AdjournDr. Matthew Lewis

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