Ashland Board of Education
May 19, 2025 5:15 PM
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 the unofficial minutes of the regular meeting of April 28, 2025Ashley Layman
2. Retiree Dinner
3. Communications
1. CATS Academy UpdateJeff Kennard
2. Area Ed. Grant RecipientsChristine Scott
3. Public CommentsAshley Layman
4. Architect ReportBen Boggs & Brad Beatty /
ClotfelterSamokar
5. Construction UpdateRichard Oppenheimer
1. Discussion and possible approval of the demolition of modular unit located at Oakview Elementary SchoolRichard Oppenheimer
2. Discussion and possible approval of awarding contract for district solid waste disposal for the 2025-2026 school year to Republic Services in the amount of $2,795.00 per monthRichard Oppenheimer
6. Head Start PIR ReportPhillip Caudill
4. Treasurer's Action
1. Discussion and possible approval of the FY 2026 Tentative BudgetNikie Clark
2. Discussion and possible approval of the audit services proposalD. Sean Howard
5. Treasurer's ConsentNikie Clark
1. Approve Bills for May 2025 as presented by Board Treasurer
2. Approve Head Start bills for May 2025 as presented by Board Treasurer
3. Approve salaries for May 2025 in accordance with the 2024-2025 salary schedule
4. Approve Head Start salaries for May 2025 in accordance with the 2024-2025 salary schedule
6. New Business Action ItemsAshley Layman
1. Discussion and possible approval of the Printing Agreement with Varsity Yearbook for Blazer's yearbooksJamie Campbell
2. Discussion and possible approval of the Kentucky Department of Education School and Community Nutrition Community Eligibility Provision Intent to Participate for the 2025-2026 school yearLinda Calhoun
3. 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
4. Discussion and possible approval of the Mental Health Services Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Mountain Comprehensive Care CenterPhillip Caudill
5. Discussion and possible approval of the Head Start Refunding Grant for the 2025-2026 school yearPhillip Caudill
7. New Business ConsentAshley Layman
1. Surplus
2. Fundraisers
8. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390Ashley Layman
9. Personnel Action
1. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to the job description for School PsychologistPhillip Caudill
2. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to the job description for Special Education Compliance and Support SpecialistPhillip Caudill
3. Discussion and possible approval of the job description creation for Alternative School Principal / Food Service DirectorD. Sean Howard
4. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to the Mechanic job descriptionMac McDonald
5. Discussion and possible approval of the job revision for Bus Driver Training CoordinatorMac McDonald
10. Board DiscussionAshley Layman
1. Motion to exit to Closed/Executive Session per KRS 61.801 (1)(f) to discuss Superintendent EvaluationAshley Layman
2. Motion to exit Closed/Executive SessionAshley Layman
11. AdjournAshley Layman

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