Ashland Board of Education
June 23, 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 May 19, 2025Ashley Layman
2. Communications
1. Public CommentsAshley Layman
2. Architect ReportClotfelterSamokar
3. Construction UpdateRichard Oppenheimer
1. Discussion and possible approval of the Pay Application 9 to Oheil Site Solutions, Inc. for the Putnam Stadium Renovation project in the amount of $61,500.00Richard Oppenheimer
2. Discussion and possible approval of the initial BG-1 for the Poage Elementary School Addition & Renovation project in the amount of $4,163,350.00Richard Oppenheimer
3. Discussion and possible approval of the initial BG-1 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Indoor Athletic Facility project in the amount of $13,242,350.00Richard Oppenheimer
4. Discussion and possible approval of the payment for Schematic Design for the Poage Additional project to ClotfelterSamokar PSC in the amount of $38,102.49Richard Oppenheimer
5. Discussion and possible approval of payment for the Schematic Design for the Paul G. Blazer High School Indoor Athletic Facility project to ClotfelterSamokar PSC in the amount of $89,100.00Richard Oppenheimer
4. Head Start PIR ReportPhillip Caudill
3. Treasurer's Action
1. Discussion and possible approval of the FY2026 School Activity Fund BudgetsNikie Clark
2. Discussion and possible approval of FY2026 Pay DatesNikie Clark
3. Discussion and possible approval of FY2026 Salary SchedulesNikie Clark
4. Discussion and possible approval of FY2026 Insurance QuoteNikie Clark
5. Discussion and possible approval of FY2026 Bond of Depository - City NationalNikie Clark
6. Discussion and possible approval of amending the Agenda to add possible approval of the continuation of the Treasurer/Finance Officer’s Fidelity BondNikie Clark
7. Discussion and possible approval of the continuation of the Treasurer/Finance Officer’s Fidelity BondNikie Clark
4. Treasurer's ConsentNikie Clark
1. Approve Bills for June 2025 as presented by Board Treasurer
2. Approve Head Start bills for June 2025 as presented by Board Treasurer
3. Approve salaries for June 2025 in accordance with the 2024-2025 salary schedule
4. Approve Head Start salaries for June 2025 in accordance with the 2024-2025 salary schedule
5. New Business Action ItemsAshley Layman
1. Discussion and possible approval of the revised Procedure 07.1 AP.11 Food Allergies and Special Dietary NeedsLinda Calhoun
2. First reading of the revision to Policy 09.2 Student Welfare and WellnessLinda Calhoun
3. First reading of the Policy 08.2324 Traceable CommunicationsMichael Clay
4. First Reading of the KSBA 2025 Policy updateD. Sean Howard
5. Discussion and possible approval of the KSBA 2025 Procedure updateD. Sean Howard
6. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to Policy 03.1232 Sick LeaveNikie Clark
7. Discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ashland Board of Education and Ramey Estep Homes Inc./RegroupPhillip Caudill
6. New Business ConsentAshley Layman
1. Surplus
2. Donations
7. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390Ashley Layman
8. Personnel Action
1. Discussion and possible approval of applying for an Emergency License for Jeffery Midkiff, Teacher, Ashland Middle SchoolD. Sean Howard
2. Discussion and possible approval of amending the Agenda to table 8.3 Amending job descriptions and adding corrected Agenda itemAshley Layman
3. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to job descriptions to add Class Codes for Munis purposes: Secretary, Staff and Student Services; Head Start Secretary; Health & Wellness Assistant; Health & Wellness Coordinator; Secretary, Curriculum & Technology; Child Care Director; Custodian / Athletic Venues; RTC SecretaryNikie Clark
4. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to job descriptions for the purpose of adding class codes for Program Assistant II, Secretary I, and combining current position with corresponding stipend for the following: Secretary Staff and Student Services/Medicaid Billing Stipend; Health & Wellness Coordinator/District Health Coordinator Stipend; Custodian/Athletic Venue Custodian Stipend; Child Development Center Assistant Supervisor/Community Liaison StipendNikie Clark
5. Discussion and possible approval of the creation of job descriptions for Substitute Custodian and Substitute Food Service WorkerD. Sean Howard
6. Discussion and possible approval of amending the Agenda to revise the job descriptions for Instructional Assistant and Staff Support Secretary / MaintenanceAshley Layman
7. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to the job descriptions for Instructional Assistant and Staff Support Secretary / MaintenanceD. Sean Howard
9. Board DiscussionAshley Layman
10. AdjournAshley Layman

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