Ashland Independent
April 28, 2025 5:15 PM
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 of the Regular Meeting on February 24, 2025, Special Meeting on March 21, 2025, and the Special Meeting on April 16, 2025.
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of the unofficial minutes of the Regular Meeting on February 24, 2025, Special Meeting on March 21, 2025, and the Special Meeting on April 16, 2025.

Actions Taken

Order #2514 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the unofficial minutes of the Regular Meeting on February 24, 2025, Special Meeting on March 21, 2025, and the Special Meeting on April 16, 2025. passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
2. Communications
2.1. Public Comments
Ashley Layman
2.2. Construction Update
Richard Oppenheimer
2.2.1. Architect Report
Ben Boggs
2.2.1.1. Discussion and possible approval of Amending the Agenda to add approval of plans from the architect for Blazer Roof Project
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of Amending the Agenda to add approval of plans from the architect for Blazer Roof Project

Actions Taken

Order #2515 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Amending the Agenda to add approval of plans from the architect for Blazer Roof Project passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
2.2.1.2. Discussion and possible approval of the plans submitted by ClotfelterSamokar Architects for the Ashland Paul Blazer High School Building #1 Roof Project
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the plans submitted by ClotfelterSamokar Architects for the Ashland Paul Blazer High School Building #1 Roof Project

Actions Taken

Order #2516 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the plans submitted by ClotfelterSamokar Architects for the Ashland Paul Blazer High School Building #1 Roof Project passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Coleman and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
2.2.2. Discussion and possible approval of the BG-1 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building One Roof Project at an estimated cost of $826,150.00.
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the BG-1 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building One Roof Project at an estimated cost of $826,150.00.

Actions Taken

Order #2517 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG-1 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building One Roof Project at an estimated cost of $826,150.00. passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
2.3. Head Start PIR Report
Phillip Caudill
3. Treasurer's Action
3.1. Discussion and possible approval of FY 2026 Student Accident Insurance Policy renewal through Roberts Insurance
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of FY 2026 Student Accident Insurance Policy renewal through Roberts Insurance

Actions Taken

Order #2518 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY 2026 Student Accident Insurance Policy renewal through Roberts Insurance passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
3.2. Discussion and possible approval of the enrollment in the WEX fuel card program under the KY State Fleet Card Contract
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of the enrollment in the WEX fuel card program under the KY State Fleet Card Contract

Actions Taken

Order #2519 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the enrollment in the WEX fuel card program under the KY State Fleet Card Contract passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. David Williams.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
3.3. Discussion and possible approval of a one-time stipend in the amount of $1,600 to hire additional Assistant Track Coaches
Nike Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of a one-time stipend in the amount of $1,600 to hire additional Assistant Track Coaches

Actions Taken

Order #2520 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a one-time stipend in the amount of $1,600 to hire additional Assistant Track Coaches passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
3.4. Discussion and possible approval of changing pay dates to the 10th and 25th for the 2025-2026 school year.
Nike Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of changing pay dates to the 10th and 25th for the 2025-2026 school year.

Actions Taken

Order #2521 - Motion Passed:  Approval of changing pay dates to the 10th and 25th for the 2025-2026 school year. passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
3.5. Discussion and possible approval of allocating residual Capital Funds (not to exceed $1,187,940) toward General Fund operational and insurance expenses.
Recommended Motion

Approval of allocating residual Capital Funds (not to exceed $1,187,940) toward General Fund operational and insurance expenses.

Actions Taken

Order #2522 - Motion Passed:  Approval of allocating residual Capital Funds (not to exceed $1,187,940) toward General Fund operational and insurance expenses. passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
4. Treasurer's Consent
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of Treasurer's Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2523 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Treasurer's Consent passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
4.1. Approve Bills for April 2025 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5. New Business Action Items
Ashley Layman
5.1. Discussion and possible approval of the MOU between the Ashland Board of Education and Pathways, Inc. for the purpose of providing needed school-based behavioral health services
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the MOU between the Ashland Board of Education and Pathways, Inc. for the purpose of providing needed school-based behavioral health services

Actions Taken

Order #2524 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the MOU between the Ashland Board of Education and Pathways, Inc. for the purpose of providing needed school-based behavioral health services passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
5.2. Discussion and possible approval of a partial day waiver for a student at AMS
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of a partial day waiver for a student at AMS

Actions Taken

Order #2525 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a partial day waiver for a student at AMS passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
6. New Business Consent
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

New Business Consent

6.1. Surplus
Actions Taken

Order #2526 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
7. Old & Unfinished Business
Ashley Layman
7.1. Second reading and adoption of the amendment to board policy 02.14 Superintendent Evaluation
Recommended Motion

Second reading and adoption of the amendment to board policy 02.14 Superintendent Evaluation

Actions Taken

Order #2527 - Motion Passed:  Second reading and adoption of the amendment to board policy 02.14 Superintendent Evaluation passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
8. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390
Ashley Layman
9. Personnel Action
9.1. Discussion and possible approval of the updated job description for Instructional Assistant
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the updated job description for Instructional Assistant

Actions Taken

Order #2528 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the updated job description for Instructional Assistant passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
9.2. Discussion and possible approval of the job description update for Head Start Technology & Program Information Coordinator
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the job description update for Head Start Technology & Program Information Coordinator

Actions Taken

Order #2529 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the job description update for Head Start Technology & Program Information Coordinator passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
10. Board Discussion
Ashley Layman
10.1. Elect Chairperson
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

_____________ elected as Chairperson

Actions Taken

Order #2530 - Motion Passed:  Ashley Layman elected as Chairperson passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
10.2. Amendment to the Agenda to elect Vice-Chairperson
Recommended Motion

Amendment to the Agenda

Actions Taken

Order #2531 - Motion Passed:  Amendment to the Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. David Williams and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
10.3. Elect Vice-Chairperson
Recommended Motion

____________ elected Vice-Chairperson

Actions Taken

Order #2532 - Motion Passed:  Don Ashby elected as Vice-Chairperson passed with a motion by Ms. Ashley Layman and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
11. Motion to adjourn to Closed Session per KRS 61.810 (1)(f) Discussion or hearings which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee, member, or student without restricting that employee's, member's, or student's right to a public hearing if requested
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn to Closed Session per KRS 61.810 (1)(f) Discussion or hearings which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee, member, or student without restricting that employee's, member's, or student's right to a public hearing if requested

Actions Taken

Order #2533 - Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn to Closed Session per KRS 61.810 (1)(f) Discussion or hearings which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee, member, or student without restricting that employee's, member's, or student's right to a public hearing if requested passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
12. Motion to Exit Closed Session
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Exiting Closed Session

Actions Taken

Order #2534 - Motion Passed:  Exiting Closed Session passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
13. Adjourn
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Adjournment

Actions Taken

Order #2535 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes