Ashland Independent
May 19, 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 of April 28, 2025
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of the unofficial minutes of the regular meeting of April 28, 2025

Actions Taken

Order #2536 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the unofficial minutes of the regular meeting of April 28, 2025 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
2. Retiree Dinner
3. Communications
3.1. CATS Academy Update
Jeff Kennard
3.2. Area Ed. Grant Recipients
Christine Scott
3.3. Public Comments
Ashley Layman
3.4. Architect Report
Ben Boggs & Brad Beatty / ClotfelterSamokar
3.5. Construction Update
Richard Oppenheimer
3.5.1. Discussion and possible approval of the demolition of modular unit located at Oakview Elementary School
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the demolition of modular unit located at Oakview Elementary School

Actions Taken

Order #2537 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the demolition of modular unit located at Oakview Elementary School passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley 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
3.5.2. Discussion and possible approval of awarding contract for district solid waste disposal for the 2025-2026 school year to Republic Services in the amount of $2,795.00 per month
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of awarding contract for district solid waste disposal for the 2025-2026 school year to Republic Services in the amount of $2,795.00 per month

Actions Taken

Order #2538 - Motion Passed:  Approval of awarding contract for district solid waste disposal for the 2025-2026 school year to Republic Services in the amount of $2,795.00 per month 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
3.6. Head Start PIR Report
Phillip Caudill
4. Treasurer's Action
4.1. Discussion and possible approval of the FY 2026 Tentative Budget
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of the FY 2026 Tentative Budget

Actions Taken

Order #2539 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the FY 2026 Tentative Budget passed with a motion by Mr. David Williams and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
4.2. Discussion and possible approval of the audit services proposal
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the audit services proposal

Actions Taken

Order #2540 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the audit services proposal from Allen & Associates, PLLC passed with a motion by Mr. David Williams and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

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

Approval of Treasurer's Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2541 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Treasurer's Consent passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. New Business Action Items
Ashley Layman
6.1. Discussion and possible approval of the Printing Agreement with Varsity Yearbook for Blazer's yearbooks
Jamie Campbell
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Printing Agreement with Varsity Yearbook for Blazer's yearbooks pending board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2542 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Printing Agreement with Varsity Yearbook for Blazer's yearbooks pending board attorney approval passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
6.2. Discussion and possible approval of the Kentucky Department of Education School and Community Nutrition Community Eligibility Provision Intent to Participate for the 2025-2026 school year
Linda Calhoun
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Kentucky Department of Education School and Community Nutrition Community Eligibility Provision Intent to Participate for the 2025-2026 school year

Actions Taken

Order #2543 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Kentucky Department of Education School and Community Nutrition Community Eligibility Provision Intent to Participate for the 2025-2026 school year passed with a motion by Mr. David Williams and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
6.3. Discussion and possible approval of the Professional Services Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Grayson Speech Therapy Services, P.S.C.
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Professional Services Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Grayson Speech Therapy Services, P.S.C.

Actions Taken

Order #2544 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Professional Services Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Grayson Speech Therapy Services, P.S.C. passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Coleman and a second by Mr. David Williams.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
6.4. Discussion and possible approval of the Mental Health Services Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Mountain Comprehensive Care Center
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Mental Health Services Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Mountain Comprehensive Care Center

Actions Taken

Order #2545 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Mental Health Services Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Mountain Comprehensive Care Center passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Coleman and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
6.5. Discussion and possible approval of the Head Start Refunding Grant for the 2025-2026 school year
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Head Start Refunding Grant for the 2025-2026 school year

Actions Taken

Order #2546 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Head Start Refunding Grant for the 2025-2026 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Coleman and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

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

New Business Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2547 - Motion Passed:  New Business Consent passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
7.1. Surplus
7.2. Fundraisers
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 revision to the job description for School Psychologist
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revision to the job description for School Psychologist

Actions Taken

Order #2548 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revision to the job description for School Psychologist passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. David Williams.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
9.2. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to the job description for Special Education Compliance and Support Specialist
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revision to the job description for Special Education Compliance and Support Specialist

Actions Taken

Order #2549 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revision to the job description for Special Education Compliance and Support Specialist passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Coleman and a second by Mr. David Williams.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
9.3. Discussion and possible approval of the job description creation for Alternative School Principal / Food Service Director
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the job description creation for Alternative School Principal / Food Service Director

Actions Taken

Order #2550 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the job description creation for Alternative School Principal / Food Service Director passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
9.4. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to the Mechanic job description
Mac McDonald
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revision to the Mechanic job description

Actions Taken

Order #2551 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revision to the Mechanic job description passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Coleman and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
9.5. Discussion and possible approval of the job revision for Bus Driver Training Coordinator
Mac McDonald
Recommended Motion

Approval of the job revision for Bus Driver Training Coordinator

Actions Taken

Order #2552 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the job revision for Bus Driver Training Coordinator passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Coleman and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
10. Board Discussion
Ashley Layman
10.1. Motion to exit to Closed/Executive Session per KRS 61.801 (1)(f) to discuss Superintendent Evaluation
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of Closed/Executive Session per KRS 61.801 (1)(f) to discuss Superintendent Evaluation

Actions Taken

Order #2553 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Closed/Executive Session per KRS 61.801 (1)(f) to discuss Superintendent Evaluation passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
10.2. Motion to exit Closed/Executive Session
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of exiting Closed/Executive Session

Actions Taken

Order #2554 - Motion Passed:  Approval of exiting Closed/Executive Session passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Coleman and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

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

Adjournment

Actions Taken

Order #2555 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

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