Ashland Independent
June 23, 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 May 19, 2025
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of the unofficial minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 2025

Actions Taken

Order #2556 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the unofficial minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 2025 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
2. Communications
2.1. Public Comments
Ashley Layman
2.2. Architect Report
ClotfelterSamokar
2.3. Construction Update
Richard Oppenheimer
2.3.1. Discussion and possible approval of the Pay Application 9 to Oheil Site Solutions, Inc. for the Putnam Stadium Renovation project in the amount of $61,500.00
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Pay Application 9 to Oheil Site Solutions, Inc. for the Putnam Stadium Renovation project in the amount of $61,500.00

Actions Taken

Order #2557 - Motion Passed:   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
2.3.2. Discussion and possible approval of the initial BG-1 for the Poage Elementary School Addition & Renovation project in the amount of $4,163,350.00
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the initial BG-1 for the Poage Elementary School Addition & Renovation project in the amount of $4,163,350.00

Actions Taken

Order #2558 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the initial BG-1 for the Poage Elementary School Addition & Renovation project in the amount of $4,163,350.00 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
2.3.3. Discussion and possible approval of the initial BG-1 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Indoor Athletic Facility project in the amount of $13,242,350.00
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the initial BG-1 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Indoor Athletic Facility project in the amount of $13,242,350.00

Actions Taken

Order #2559 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the initial BG-1 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Indoor Athletic Facility project in the amount of $13,242,350.00 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 No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
2.3.4. Discussion and possible approval of the payment for Schematic Design for the Poage Additional project to ClotfelterSamokar PSC in the amount of $38,102.49
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the payment for Schematic Design for the Poage Additional project to ClotfelterSamokar PSC in the amount of $38,102.49

Actions Taken

Order #2560 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the payment for Schematic Design for the Poage Additional project to ClotfelterSamokar PSC in the amount of $38,102.49 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
2.3.5. Discussion and possible approval of payment for the Schematic Design for the Paul G. Blazer High School Indoor Athletic Facility project to ClotfelterSamokar PSC in the amount of $89,100.00
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of payment for the Schematic Design for the Paul G. Blazer High School Indoor Athletic Facility project to ClotfelterSamokar PSC in the amount of $89,100.00

Actions Taken

Order #2561 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment for the Schematic Design for the Paul G. Blazer High School Indoor Athletic Facility project to ClotfelterSamokar PSC in the amount of $89,100.00 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 No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
2.4. Head Start PIR Report
Phillip Caudill
3. Treasurer's Action
3.1. Discussion and possible approval of the FY2026 School Activity Fund Budgets
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of the FY2026 School Activity Fund Budgets

Actions Taken

Order #2562 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the FY2026 School Activity Fund Budgets 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
3.2. Discussion and possible approval of FY2026 Pay Dates
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of FY2026 Pay Dates

Actions Taken

Order #2563 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY2026 Pay Dates 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
3.3. Discussion and possible approval of FY2026 Salary Schedules
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of FY2026 Salary Schedules

Actions Taken

Order #2564 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY2026 Salary Schedules 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
3.4. Discussion and possible approval of FY2026 Insurance Quote
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of FY2026 Insurance Quote

Actions Taken

Order #2565 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY2026 Insurance Quote 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
3.5. Discussion and possible approval of FY2026 Bond of Depository - City National
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of FY2026 Bond of Depository - City National

Actions Taken

Order #2566 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY2026 Bond of Depository - City National 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
3.6. Discussion and possible approval of amending the Agenda to add possible approval of the continuation of the Treasurer/Finance Officer’s Fidelity Bond
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of amending the Agenda to add possible approval of the continuation of the Treasurer/Finance Officer’s Fidelity Bond

Actions Taken

Order #2567 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY2026 Bond of Depository - City National 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
3.7. Discussion and possible approval of the continuation of the Treasurer/Finance Officer’s Fidelity Bond
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of the continuation of the Treasurer/Finance Officer’s Fidelity Bond

Actions Taken

Order #2568 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the continuation of the Treasurer/Finance Officer’s Fidelity Bond 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
4. Treasurer's Consent
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of Treasurer's Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2569 - 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
4.1. Approve Bills for June 2025 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

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

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

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

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

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

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

Approval of the Head Start salaries for June 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 Procedure 07.1 AP.11 Food Allergies and Special Dietary Needs
Linda Calhoun
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revised Procedure 07.1 AP.11 Food Allergies and Special Dietary Needs

Actions Taken

Order #2570 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised Procedure 07.1 AP.11 Food Allergies and Special Dietary Needs 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
5.2. First reading of the revision to Policy 09.2 Student Welfare and Wellness
Linda Calhoun
Recommended Motion

First reading of the revision to Policy 09.2 Student Welfare and Wellness

Actions Taken

Order #2571 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised Procedure 07.1 AP.11 Food Allergies and Special Dietary Needs 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
5.3. First reading of the Policy 08.2324 Traceable Communications
Michael Clay
Recommended Motion

First reading of the Policy 08.2324 Traceable Communications

Actions Taken

Order #2572 - Motion Passed:  First reading of the Policy 08.2324 Traceable Communications 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
5.4. First Reading of the KSBA 2025 Policy update
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

First Reading of the KSBA 2025 Policy update

Actions Taken

Order #2573 - Motion Passed:  First Reading of the KSBA 2025 Policy update 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
5.5. Discussion and possible approval of the KSBA 2025 Procedure update
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the KSBA 2025 Procedure update

Actions Taken

Order #2574 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the KSBA 2025 Procedure update 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
5.6. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to Policy 03.1232 Sick Leave
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revision to Policy 03.1232 Sick Leave

Actions Taken

Order #2575 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the KSBA 2025 Procedure update 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
5.7. Discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ashland Board of Education and Ramey Estep Homes Inc./Regroup
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ashland Board of Education and Ramey Estep Homes Inc./Regroup

Actions Taken

Order #2576 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ashland Board of Education and Ramey Estep Homes Inc./Regroup 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. New Business Consent
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

New Business Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2577 - Motion Passed:  New Business Consent 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
6.1. Surplus
6.2. Donations
Recommended Motion

Approval of Donations

7. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390
Ashley Layman
8. Personnel Action
8.1. Discussion and possible approval of applying for an Emergency License for Jeffery Midkiff, Teacher, Ashland Middle School
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of applying for an Emergency License for Jeffery Midkiff, Teacher, Ashland Middle School

Actions Taken

Order #2578 - Motion Passed:  Approval of applying for an Emergency License for Jeffery Midkiff, Teacher, Ashland Middle School 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
8.2. Discussion and possible approval of amending the Agenda to table 8.3 Amending job descriptions and adding corrected Agenda item
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of amending the Agenda to table 8.3 Amending job descriptions and adding corrected Agenda item

Actions Taken

Order #2579 - Motion Passed:  Approval of amending the Agenda to table 8.3 Amending job descriptions and adding corrected Agenda item 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
8.3. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to job descriptions to add Class Codes for Munis purposes: Secretary, Staff and Student Services; Head Start Secretary; Health & Wellness Assistant; Health & Wellness Coordinator; Secretary, Curriculum & Technology; Child Care Director; Custodian / Athletic Venues; RTC Secretary
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

approval of the revision to job descriptions to add Class Codes for Munis purposes: Secretary, Staff and Student Services; Head Start Secretary; Health & Wellness Assistant; Health & Wellness Coordinator; Secretary, Curriculum & Technology; Child Care Director; Custodian / Athletic Venues; RTC Secretary

Actions Taken

Motion Withdrawn:  approval of the revision to job descriptions to add Class Codes for Munis purposes: Secretary, Staff and Student Services; Head Start Secretary; Health & Wellness Assistant; Health & Wellness Coordinator; Secretary, Curriculum & Technology; Child Care Director; Custodian / Athletic Venues; RTC Secretary was withdrawn by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

8.4. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to job descriptions for the purpose of adding class codes for Program Assistant II, Secretary I, and combining current position with corresponding stipend for the following: Secretary Staff and Student Services/Medicaid Billing Stipend; Health & Wellness Coordinator/District Health Coordinator Stipend; Custodian/Athletic Venue Custodian Stipend; Child Development Center Assistant Supervisor/Community Liaison Stipend
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revision to job descriptions for the purpose of adding class codes for Program Assistant II, Secretary I, and combining current position with corresponding stipend for the following: Secretary Staff and Student Services/Medicaid Billing Stipend; Health & Wellness Coordinator/District Health Coordinator Stipend; Custodian/Athletic Venue Custodian Stipend; Child Development Center Assistant Supervisor/Community Liaison Stipend

Actions Taken

Order #2580 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revision to job descriptions for the purpose of adding class codes for Program Assistant II, Secretary I, and combining current position with corresponding stipend for the following: Secretary Staff and Student Services/Medicaid Billing Stipend; Health & Wellness Coordinator/District Health Coordinator Stipend; Custodian/Athletic Venue Custodian Stipend; Child Development Center Assistant Supervisor/Community Liaison Stipend 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
8.5. Discussion and possible approval of the creation of job descriptions for Substitute Custodian and Substitute Food Service Worker
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the creation of job descriptions for Substitute Custodian and Substitute Food Service Worker

Actions Taken

Order #2581 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the creation of job descriptions for Substitute Custodian and Substitute Food Service Worker 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
8.6. Discussion and possible approval of amending the Agenda to revise the job descriptions for Instructional Assistant and Staff Support Secretary / Maintenance
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of amending the Agenda to revise the job descriptions for Instructional Assistant and Staff Support Secretary / Maintenance

Actions Taken

Order #2582 - Motion Passed:  Approval of amending the Agenda to revise the job descriptions for Instructional Assistant and Staff Support Secretary / Maintenance 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
8.7. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to the job descriptions for Instructional Assistant and Staff Support Secretary / Maintenance
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revision to the job descriptions for Instructional Assistant and Staff Support Secretary / Maintenance

Actions Taken

Order #2583 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revision to the job descriptions for Instructional Assistant and Staff Support Secretary / Maintenance 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. Board Discussion
Ashley Layman
10. Adjourn
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Adjournment

Actions Taken

Order #2584 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment 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