Ashland Independent
March 21, 2025 9:00 AM
Ashland Board of Education
1. Call to Order
Ashley Layman
1.1. Pledge to the Flag
Ashley Layman
1.2. Discussion and possible approval of the unofficial minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 24, 2025
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of the unofficial minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 24, 2025

Actions Taken

Order #2499 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the unofficial minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 24, 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Absent
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
2. Communications
2.1. Construction Update
Richard Oppenheimer
2.1.1. Discussion and possible approval of the request to advertise for bids for the removal of solid waste for the 2025-2026 school year for the Ashland Independent Schools, including bid specification
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the request to advertise for bids for the removal of solid waste for the 2025-2026 school year for the Ashland Independent Schools, including bid specification

Actions Taken

Order #2500 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the request to advertise for bids for the removal of solid waste for the 2025-2026 school year for the Ashland Independent Schools, including bid specification passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Absent
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
2.2. Head Start PIR Report
Teresa Conway
3. Treasurer's Action
3.1. Discussion and possible approval of FY2025 KETS 2nd offer of assistance in the amount of $23,826
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of FY2025 KETS 2nd offer of assistance in the amount of $23,826

Actions Taken

Order #2501 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY2025 KETS 2nd offer of assistance in the amount of $23,826 passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

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

Approval of Treasurer's Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2502 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Treasurer's Consent passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Absent
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams No
4.1. Approve Bills for March 2025 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5. New Business Action Items
Ashley Layman
5.1. Discussion and possible approval of the revised 2024-2025 school Calendar
Christine Scott
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revised 2024-2025 school Calendar

Actions Taken

Order #2503 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised 2024-2025 school Calendar passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Absent
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
5.2. Discussion and possible approval of the surplus of a 1996 Ford Windstar Van VIN # 2FMDA51USTBB34323
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the surplus of a 1996 Ford Windstar Van VIN # 2FMDA51USTBB34323

Actions Taken

Order #2504 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the surplus of a 1996 Ford Windstar Van VIN # 2FMDA51USTBB34323 passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

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

New Business Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2505 - Motion Passed:  New Business Consent passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Absent
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
6.1. Surplus
6.2. School Trips
6.3. Fundraisers
7. Personnel Action
7.1. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to the job description for Early Childhood Specialist
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revision to the job description for Early Childhood Specialist

Actions Taken

Order #2506 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revision to the job description for Early Childhood Specialist passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Absent
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
8. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390
Ashley Layman
9. Board Discussion
Ashley Layman
9.1. Lexia LETRS Program Update
Linda Calhoun / Katie Holbrook-Wilburn
9.2. Discussion and possible approval of Board Member resignation
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of Dr. Matthew Lewis' resignation

Actions Taken

Order #2507 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Dr. Matthew Lewis' resignation passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Absent
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
9.3. Motion to move into Closed/Executive Session per KRS 61.810 (1)(f) to discuss Superintendent Goals
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of moving into Closed/Executive Session per KRS 61.810 (1)(f) to discuss Superintendent Goals

Actions Taken

Motion Withdrawn:  Approval of moving into Closed/Executive Session per KRS 61.810 (1)(f) to discuss Superintendent Goals was withdrawn by Mr. Don Ashby.

9.4. Motion to exit Closed/Executive Session
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of exiting Closed/Executive Session

Actions Taken

Motion Withdrawn:  Approval of exiting Closed/Executive Session was withdrawn by Mr. Don Ashby.

10. Adjourn
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Adjournment

Actions Taken

Order #2508 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. David Williams.

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