Ashland Independent
January 27, 2025 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 Special Meeting of December 9, 2024 and December 18, 2024 and the Organizational Meeting of January 9, 2025
Dr. Matthew Lewis
Recommended Motion

Approval of minutes from the Special Meeting of December 9, 2024 and December 18, 2024 and the Organizational Meeting of January 9, 2025

Actions Taken

Order #2468 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from the Special Meeting of December 9, 2024 and December 18, 2024 and the Organizational Meeting of January 9, 2025 passed with a motion by Ms. Ashley Layman and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
3. Communications
3.1. Construction Update
Richard Oppenheimer
3.1.1. Discussion and approval of proceeding with demolition of structures on properties 2138 and 2140 Galloway Street and approve BG-1 for the project
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of proceeding with demolition of structures on properties 2138 and 2140 Galloway Street and approve BG-1 for the project

Actions Taken

Order #2469 - Motion Passed:  Approval of proceeding with demolition of structures on properties 2138 and 2140 Galloway Street and approve BG-1 for the project passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
3.2. Head Start PIR Report
Phillip Caudill
3.3. Public Comments
Dr. Matthew Lewis
4. Treasurer's Action
4.1. Discussion and possible approval of the FY 2026 Draft Budget
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of the FY 2026 Draft Budget

Actions Taken

Order #2470 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the FY 2026 Draft Budget passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
5. Treasurer's Consent
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of Treasurer's Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2471 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Treasurer's Consent passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
5.1. Approve Bills for January 2025 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Bills for January 2025 as presented by Board Treasurer

5.2. Approve Head Start bills for January 2025 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Head Start bills for January 2025 as presented by Board Treasurer

5.3. Approve salaries for January 2025 in accordance with the 2024-2025 salary schedule
Recommended Motion

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

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

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

6. New Business Action Items
Dr. Matthew Lewis
6.1. Discussion and possible approval of the Employment Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Derek Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Employment Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Derek Sean Howard

Actions Taken

Order #2472 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Employment Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Derek Sean Howard passed with a motion by Ms. Ashley Layman and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams No
6.2. Discussion and possible approval of the revised 2024-2025 Calendar
Christine Scott
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revised 2024-2025 Calendar to include February 17th as a student/staff day as a makeup snow day

Actions Taken

Order #2473 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised 2024-2025 Calendar to include February 17th as a student/staff day as a makeup snow day passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
6.3. Amendment to the Agenda to add the lease of computers item and MOU
Dr. Matthew Lewis
Recommended Motion

Amendment to the Agenda

Actions Taken

Order #2474 - Motion Passed:  Amendment to the Agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Ashley Layman and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
6.4. Discussion and possible approval to lease new computers to replace older Windows 10 devices at Ashland Middle School & Paul Blazer High School
Dr. Matthew Lewis
Recommended Motion

Approval to lease new computers to replace older Windows 10 devices at Ashland Middle School & Paul Blazer High School

Actions Taken

Order #2475 - Motion Passed:  Approval to lease new computers to replace older Windows 10 devices at Ashland Middle School & Paul Blazer High School passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
6.5. 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 2025-2026 school year (Mitch Hall has approved)
Jamie Campbell
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ashland Board of Education and Jobs for America's Graduates Program (JAG) for the 2025-2026 school year (Mitch Hall has approved)

Actions Taken

Order #2476 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ashland Board of Education and Jobs for America's Graduates Program (JAG) for the 2025-2026 school year (Mitch Hall has approved) passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
7. New Business Consent
Dr. Matthew Lewis
Recommended Motion

New Business Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2477 - Motion Passed:  New Business Consent passed with a motion by Ms. Ashley Layman and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
7.1. Surplus
7.2. Fundraisers
7.3. Trips
7.4. Donations
8. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390
Dr. Matthew Lewis
9. Board Discussion
Dr. Matthew Lewis
10. Adjourn
Dr. Matthew Lewis
Recommended Motion

Adjournment

Actions Taken

Order #2478 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment passed with a motion by Ms. Ashley Layman and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes