Ashland Independent
November 18, 2024 5:15 PM
Ashland Board of Education
1. Call to Order
Dr. Matthew Lewis
1.1. Pledge to the Flag
Dr. Matthew Lewis
2. Discussion and possible approval of minutes from the regular meeting on October 28, 2024
Dr. Matthew Lewis
Recommended Motion

Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on October 28, 2024

Actions Taken

Order #2437 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on October 28, 2024 passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Dr. Blake Gillum.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Absent
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
3. Communications
3.1. Student Showcase / Blazer Volleyball Regional Champions
Jamie Campbell
3.2. Construction Update
Richard Oppenheimer
3.2.1. Architect's Report
3.2.2. Review and approve pay application 7 for the Putnam Stadium Renovation project to Oheil Site Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $54,000.00
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of pay application 7 for the Putnam Stadium Renovation project to Oheil Site Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $54,000.00

Actions Taken

Order #2438 - Motion Passed:  Approval of pay application 7 for the Putnam Stadium Renovation project to Oheil Site Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $54,000.00 passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Dr. Blake Gillum.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Absent
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
3.2.3. Review the feasibility of completing security vestibules internally and withdraw Elementary Security Vestibules project from bidding
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of reviewing the feasibility of completing security vestibules internally and withdraw Elementary Security Vestibules project from bidding

Actions Taken

Order #2439 - Motion Passed:  Approval of reviewing the feasibility of completing security vestibules internally and withdraw Elementary Security Vestibules project from bidding passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Absent
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
3.3. Head Start PIR Report
D. Sean Howard
Actions Taken

Order #2440 - Motion Passed:  Approval of reviewing the feasibility of completing security vestibules internally and withdraw Elementary Security Vestibules project from bidding passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Absent
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
3.4. Public Comments
Dr. Matthew Lewis
4. Treasurer's Consent
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of Treasurer's Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2441 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Treasurer's Consent passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Absent
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
4.1. Approve Bills for November 2024 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Bills for November 2024 as presented by Board Treasurer

4.2. Approve Head Start bills for November 2024 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Head Start bills for November 2024 as presented by Board Treasurer

4.3. Approve salaries for November 2024 in accordance with the 2024-2025 salary schedule
Recommended Motion

Approval of the salaries for November 2024 in accordance with the 2024-2025 salary schedule

4.4. Approve Head Start salaries for November 2024 in accordance with the 2024-2025 salary schedule
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Head Start salaries for November 2024 in accordance with the 2024-2025 salary schedule

5. New Business Action Items
Dr. Matthew Lewis
5.1. Discussion and possible approval of the MOU between the Ashland Board of Education and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State pending board attorney approval
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the MOU between the Ashland Board of Education and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State pending board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2442 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the MOU between the Ashland Board of Education and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State pending board attorney approval passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Absent
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
6. New Business Consent
Dr. Matthew Lewis
Recommended Motion

New Business Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2443 - Motion Passed:  New Business Consent passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Dr. Blake Gillum.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Absent
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
6.1. Surplus
6.2. Fundraisers
6.3. Trips
6.4. Donations
7. Old and Unfinished Business
Dr. Matthew Lewis
7.1. 2nd Reading and Adoption of the 2025-2026 School Calendar Draft
Christine Scott
Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2nd Reading and Adoption of the 2025-2026 School Calendar Draft

Actions Taken

Order #2444 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2nd Reading and Adoption of the 2025-2026 School Calendar Draft passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Dr. Blake Gillum.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Absent
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
8. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390
Dr. Matthew Lewis
9. Personnel Action
Dr. Matthew Lewis
9.1. Discussion and possible approval of the stipends for 21CCLC grants for the 2024-2025 school year (District Coordinator & Site Directors)
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the stipends for 21CCLC grants for the 2024-2025 school year (District Coordinator & Site Directors)

Actions Taken

Order #2445 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the stipends for 21CCLC grants for the 2024-2025 school year (District Coordinator & Site Directors) passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Absent
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
10. Board Discussion
Dr. Matthew Lewis
11. Adjourn
Dr. Matthew Lewis
Recommended Motion

Adjournment

Actions Taken

Order #2446 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Absent
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes