Ashland Board of Education
July 28, 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 June 23, 2025Ashley Layman
2. Communications
1. Public CommentsAshley Layman
2. Architect ReportClotfelterSamokar
3. Treasurer's ReportNikie Clark
1. Receive the FY2025 Unaudited AFR (Annual Financial Report)Nikie Clark
4. Treasurer's Action
1. Discussion and possible approval of the FY2026 District Funding AssurancesNikie Clark
2. Discussion and possible approval of the FY2026 Federal Cash Request AssuranceNikie Clark
3. Discussion and possible approval of the new FY26 School Psychologist Salary ScheduleNikie Clark
5. Treasurer's ConsentNikie Clark
1. Approve Bills for July 2025 as presented by Board Treasurer
2. Approve Head Start bills for July 2025 as presented by Board Treasurer
3. Approve salaries for July 2025 in accordance with the 2025-2026 salary schedule
4. Approve Head Start salaries for July 2025 in accordance with the 2025-2026 salary schedule
6. New Business Action ItemsAshley Layman
1. Discussion and possible approval of the following platforms for the purpose of traceable communications as it pertains to Senate Bill 181: Ballfrog (extra-curricular), ClassDojo (Elementary), Google Classroom (Middle/High School), District E-mail (Everyone), Blackboard & Starfish (Dual Credit at ACTC)Michael Clay
2. Discussion and possible approval of the Laurel County Commercial Driver's License Examiner's Contract for examinations for Transportation Personnel pending Board Attorney approvalMac McDonald
3. Discussion and possible approval of changing our current District website platform from Finalsite to ApptegyMichael Clay
4. Discussion and possible approval of the Live Streaming Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and SLG Media Group, LLC (My Town TV) pending Board Attorney approvalJim Conway
5. Discussion and possible approval of the Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Kindred CommunicationsJim Conway
6. Discussion and possible approval of the Contract for the Assignment of Personnel between the Kentucky Educational Development Cooperation (KEDC) and the Ashland Board of EducationD. Sean Howard
7. Discussion and possible approval of the 2025-2026 Memorandum of Agreement between Ashland Community and Technical College and the Ashland Board of Education for Dual Credit CoursesD. Sean Howard
8. Discussion and possible approval of the Kentucky School Board Association Membership Dues for the period of July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026D. Sean Howard
9. Discussion and possible approval of the Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Rowan County Schools for Christina Law, TBVI servicesPhillip Caudill
10. Discussion and possible approval of Amending the Agenda to add an item for the Poage Elementary School Project and Blazer High School's Building #1 Roofing ProjectAshley Layman
11. Discussion and possible approval of the DD Drawing Set for the Poage Elementary School ProjectAshley Layman
12. Discussion and possible approval of the Blazer High School Building #1 Roof ProposalAshley Layman
7. New Business ConsentAshley Layman
1. Surplus
2. Donations
3. School Trips
4. Fundraisers
8. Old & Unfinished Business
1. Second reading and Adoption of the revision to Policy 09.2 Student Welfare and WellnessD. Sean Howard
2. Second Reading and Adoption of the KSBA 2025 Policy updateD. Sean Howard
3. Second Reading and Adoption of the revision to Policy 03.1232 Sick LeaveNikie Clark
9. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390Ashley Layman
10. Personnel Action
1. Discussion and possible approval of a 3% salary increase for all Food Service WorkersLinda Calhoun
2. Discussion and possible approval of employing Emergency Substitute Teachers for the 2025-2026 school yearD. Sean Howard
3. Discussion and possible approval of the addition of a new Elementary Teacher at Poage due to enrollmentD. Sean Howard
4. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to Procedure 03.11 AP.2 Verification of EmploymentD. Sean Howard
5. Discussion and possible approval of the request for an extended leave of absence by Alexandra Rice, Teacher at PoageD. Sean Howard
6. Discussion and possible approval of the revision of the job description Family Resource Center Coordinator to establish a Family Resource Center Coordinator I and IIPhillip Caudill
7. Discussion and possible approval of the stipend for Jeff Kennard 6th Grade advanced math classPhillip Caudill
8. Discussion and possible approval of revisions to the FY2026 Salary ScheduleNikie Clark
11. Board DiscussionAshley Layman
1. Discussion and possible approval of honoring Greg Jackson with a plaque of recognition installed at Putnam StadiumD. Sean Howard
2. Discussion and possible approval of going into Executive Session per KRS 61.810(1)(c) for discussions of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of Ashland Independent Schools
3. Approval of Exiting Closed Session
12. Discussion and possible approval of amending the Agenda to add an item per discussion in Executive SessionAshley Layman
13. In order to resolve a pending Special Education matter, move for approval of hiring an outside contractor to provide educational services for the student receiving Special Education services for a duration of 18 monthsAshley Layman
14. AdjournAshley Layman

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