Ashland Board of Education
August 24, 2026 5:15 PM ET (4:15 CT)
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 July 27, 2026Ashley Layman
2. Public Comments
3. Communications
1. Construction UpdateJason Withrow
1. Discussion and possible approval of pay application to Bri-Den Company, Inc. for the installation of a new shingle roof for Charles Russell Elementary in the amount of $92,862.31Jason Withrow
2. Discussion and possible approval of the pay application to Bri-Den Company, Inc. for the installation of a new shingle roof for Hager Elementary in the amount of $96,874.45Jason Withrow
3. Discussion and possible approval of pay application #003 to W.B. Fosson and Sons, Inc. for the construction services for the Poage Elementary School addition and renovation in the amount of $405,497.45Jason Withrow
4. Discussion and possible approval of the pay application to W.B. Fosson and Sons, Inc. for construction management services for the Poage Elementary School addition and renovation project in the amount of $28,384.82Jason Withrow
5. Discussion and possible approval of pay application to LE Gregg Associates for special inspections for the Poage Elementary School addition and renovation in the amount of $3,666.07Jason Withrow
4. Treasurer's Action Items
1. Discussion and possible approval of the Treasurer's Report for July 2026Nikie Clark
2. Discussion and possible approval of the FY 2027 proposed tax ratesNikie Clark
5. Treasurer's ConsentNikie Clark
1. Approve Bills for August 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer
2. Approve Head Start bills for August 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer
3. Approve salaries for August 2026 in accordance with the 2026-2027 salary schedule
4. Approve Head Start salaries for August 2026 in accordance with the 2026-2027 salary schedule
6. New Business Action Items
1. Discussion and possible approval of three community leader representatives on the Local Planning CommitteeD. Sean Howard
2. Discussion and possible approval of the Renewal Lease & Facilities Use Agreement between Ashland Youth Basketball League, Inc. "AYBL" and the Board of Education, October 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027D. Sean Howard
3. Discussion and possible approval of the Renewal Lease & Facilities Use Agreement between Ashland Youth Volleyball League, Inc. "AYVL" and the Board of Education, October 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027D. Sean Howard
4. Discussion and possible approval of the KSBA Custom Policy/Procedure Service for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 in the amount of $5,175.00D. Sean Howard
5. Discussion and possible approval of the Independent Contractor Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Aaron Crank to provide orientation and mobility services to students with visual impairmentsPhillip Caudill
6. Discussion and possible approval of the 2026-2027 Admissions and Release Committee (ARC)Phillip Caudill
7. Discussion and possible approval of the stipends for 21CCLC grants for the 2026-2027 school year (District Coordinator & Site Directors)D. Sean Howard
8. Discussion and possible approval of (14) shortened week/day waivers for students attending AISD Schools to include: Ashland Middle (6) Poage (6) Oakview (2)Phillip Caudill
7. New Business ConsentAshley Layman
1. School Fundraisers
2. Surplus
8. Personnel Action
1. Discussion and possible approval of a $4,000.00 Stipend for Mauricio Martinez to teach an additional foreign language classD. Sean Howard
2. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to the job description Administrative Secretary ID. Sean Howard
3. Discussion and possible approval of the revised Speech Pathologist Pay ScalePhillip Caudill
4. Discussion and possible approval of a pay increase for the Utility Worker positionD. Sean Howard
9. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390Ashley Layman
10. AdjournAshley Layman

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