Ashland Independent
February 24, 2025 5:15 PM
Ashland Board of Education
1. Call to Order
Dr. Matthew Lewis
1.1. Pledge to the Flag
Dr. Matthew Lewis
1.2. Discussion and possible approval of the unofficial minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 27, 2025
Dr. Matthew Lewis
Recommended Motion

Approval of the unofficial minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 27, 2025

Actions Taken

Order #2482 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the unofficial minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 27, 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 Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
2. Communications
2.1. AMS Academic Team
Dr. Matthew Lewis
2.2. CSIP Presentations: Blazer, AMS, Crabbe and Oakview
Derek Runyon
2.3. Discussion and possible approval of amending the agenda to move Public Comments section prior to Construction Update
Dr. Matthew Lewis
Recommended Motion

Approval of amending the agenda to move Public Comments section prior to Construction Update

Actions Taken

Order #2483 - Motion Passed:  Approval of amending the agenda to move Public Comments section prior to Construction Update 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 Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
2.4. Public Comments
Dr. Matthew Lewis
2.5. Construction Update
Richard Oppenheimer
2.5.1. Clotfelter Samokar Architects Progress Report
2.5.2. Discussion and possible approval for Clotfelter-Samokar Architects to begin planning steps for replacing the roof on building one at Blazer High School
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval for Clotfelter-Samokar Architects to begin planning steps for replacing the roof on building one at Blazer High School

Actions Taken

Order #2484 - Motion Passed:  Approval for Clotfelter-Samokar Architects to begin planning steps for replacing the roof on building one at Blazer High School passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
2.5.3. Discussion and possible approval of the schematic and design for the Poage Elementary School Addition project
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the schematic and design for the Poage Elementary School Addition project

Actions Taken

Order #2485 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the schematic and design for the Poage Elementary School Addition project passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
2.5.4. Discussion and possible approval of the schematic and design for Blazer High School Athletic Training Facility
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the schematic and design for Blazer High School Athletic Training Facility

Actions Taken

Order #2486 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the schematic and design for Blazer High School Athletic Training Facility 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 Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams No
2.5.5. Request to Amend Agenda to approve Owner/Architect Agreements for 3 items
Dr. Matthew Lewis
Recommended Motion

Amendment to the Agenda

Actions Taken

Order #2487 - Motion Passed:  Amendment to the Agenda 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 Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
2.5.6. Review and approve the standard KDE form of agreement with Clotfelter Samokar Architects for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building 1 roof replacement project, pending board attorney approval
Dr. Matthew Lewis
Recommended Motion

Approval of the standard KDE form of agreement with Clotfelter Samokar Architects for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building 1 roof replacement project, pending board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2488 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the standard KDE form of agreement with Clotfelter Samokar Architects for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building 1 roof replacement project, pending board attorney approval 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 Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
2.5.7. Review and approve the standard KDE form of agreement with Clotfelter Samokar Architects for the Poage Elementary School Addition project, pending board attorney approval
Dr. Matthew Lewis
Recommended Motion

Approval of the standard KDE form of agreement with Clotfelter Samokar Architects for the Poage Elementary School Addition project, pending board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2489 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the standard KDE form of agreement with Clotfelter Samokar Architects for the Poage Elementary School Addition project, pending board attorney approval passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
2.5.8. Review and approve the standard KDE form of agreement with Clotfelter Samokar Architects for the Paul G. Blazer High School Athletic Training Facility project, pending board attorney approval
Dr. Matthew Lewis
Recommended Motion

Approval of the standard KDE form of agreement with Clotfelter Samokar Architects for the Paul G. Blazer High School Athletic Training Facility project, pending board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2490 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the standard KDE form of agreement with Clotfelter Samokar Architects for the Paul G. Blazer High School Athletic Training Facility project, pending board attorney approval passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams No
2.6. Head Start PIR Report
Phillip Caudill
3. Treasurer's Action
3.1. Discussion and possible approval of a copier Lease Agreement renewal for the Transportation Department
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of a copier Lease Agreement renewal for the Transportation Department

Actions Taken

Order #2491 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a copier Lease Agreement renewal for the Transportation Department 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 Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
3.2. Discussion and possible approval of board member reimbursement for SIM card expenses
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of board member reimbursement for SIM card expenses

3.3. Discussion and possible approval of board member reimbursement for cellular device plan
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of board member reimbursement for cellular device plan

3.4. Discussion and possible approval of the subscription for Hiring with Red Rover for the 2025-2026 school year
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of the subscription for Hiring with Red Rover for the 2025-2026 school year

Actions Taken

Order #2492 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the subscription for Hiring with Red Rover for the 2025-2026 school year passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

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

Approval of Treasurer's Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2493 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Treasurer's Consent 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 Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
4.1. Approve Bills for February 2025 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

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

4.2. Approve Head Start bills for February 2025 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

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

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

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

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

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

5. New Business Action Items
Dr. Matthew Lewis
5.1. Discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between Marshall University and the Ashland Board of Education for a school psychology student mentorship program
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between Marshall University and the Ashland Board of Education for a school psychology student mentorship program

Actions Taken

Order #2494 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between Marshall University and the Ashland Board of Education for a school psychology student mentorship program passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
5.2. Discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Agreement and Ashland Independent Board of Education for a dual credit program for the students in Paul Blazer High School for the 2025-26 academic year
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement and Ashland Independent Board of Education for a dual credit program for the students in Paul Blazer High School for the 2025-26 academic year

Actions Taken

Order #2495 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between Morehead State University and Ashland Independent Board of Education for a dual credit program for the students in Paul Blazer High School for the 2025-26 academic year 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 Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
6. New Business Consent
Dr. Matthew Lewis
Recommended Motion

New Business Consent

6.1. Donations
7. Personnel Action
7.1. Discussion and possible approval of the job description change for Head Start Health Coordinator
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the job description change for Head Start Health Coordinator

Actions Taken

Order #2496 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the job description change for Head Start Health Coordinator 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 Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
8. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390
Dr. Matthew Lewis
9. Board Discussion
Dr. Matthew Lewis
9.1. Discussion and possible approval of Superintendent Howard's travel to the Governor's Cup in Louisville, KY March 14-17, 2025
Dr. Matthew Lewis
Recommended Motion

Approval of Superintendent Howard's travel to the Governor's Cup in Louisville, KY March 14-17, 2025

Actions Taken

Order #2497 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Superintendent Howard's travel to the Governor's Cup in Louisville, KY March 14-17, 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. David Williams and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
9.2. Roberts Drive Update
Olivia Gilkison, VanAntwerp
9.3. Superintendent Goals
Dr. Matthew Lewis
10. Adjourn
Dr. Matthew Lewis
Recommended Motion

Adjournment

Actions Taken

Order #2498 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment 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 Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes