Ashland Board of Education
May 18, 2026 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 minutes from the regular meeting on April 27, 2026Ashley Layman
2. Retiree Dinner
3. Communications
1. Head Start PIR ReportPhillip Caudill
2. Construction UpdateJason Withrow
1. Discussion and possible approval of awarding the Contract for the 2026-2027 District Waste DisposalJason Withrow
2. Discussion and possible approval of Change Order 2 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building 1 Roof project (BG-25-355) to include a decrease of $8,931.72 in the contract sumJason Withrow
3. Public Comments
4. Discussion and possible approval of the Revised BG1 (BG 25-356) for the Poage Elementary School Addition & RenovationJason Withrow
5. Discussion and possible approval of awarding the contract for Special Inspections for the Poage ES Addition & Renovation projectJason Withrow
4. Treasurer's Action Items
1. Discussion and possible approval of the Treasurer's Report for April, 2026Nikie Clark
2. Discussion and possible approval of awarding the contract for financial audit servicesNikie Clark
3. Discussion and possible approval of the FY 2027 School Activity Fund BudgetsNikie Clark
4. Discussion and possible approval of the FY 2027 Insurance Policy QuoteNikie Clark
5. Discussion and possible approval of allocating residual Capital Funds toward General Fund facility, KISTA and insurance expensesNikie Clark
6. Discussion and possible approval of the FY 2027 Tentative BudgetNikie Clark
5. Treasurer's ConsentNikie Clark
1. Approve Bills for May 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer
2. Approve Head Start bills for May 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer
3. Approve salaries for May 2026 in accordance with the 2025-2026 salary schedule
4. Approve Head Start salaries for May 2026 in accordance with the 2025-2026 salary schedule
6. New Business Action Items
1. Discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ashland Board of Education and Jobs for America's Graduates Program (JAG) for the 2026-2027 school yearJamie Campbell
2. Discussion and possible approval of the Contract between Pro-Team Foodservice Advisors and the Ashland Board of Education for school menu solutions, menu software subscription and support services for USDA Meal Programs Renewal pending Board Attorney approvalShawn Thornbury
3. Discussion and possible approval of the Ashland Head Start 2026-2027 Grant Application and BudgetPhillip Caudill
7. New Business ConsentAshley Layman
1. Surplus
8. Personnel Action
1. Discussion and possible approval of the addition of Instructional Coach position for the 2026-2027 school yearD. Sean Howard
9. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390Ashley Layman
10. AdjournAshley Layman

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