Ashland Independent
August 25, 2025 5:15 PM
Ashland Board of Education
1. Call to Order
Ashley Layman
1.1. Pledge to the Flag
Ashley Layman
2. Discussion and possible approval of minutes from the regular meeting on July 28, 2025
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on July 28, 2025

Actions Taken

Order #2620 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on July 28, 2025 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 Absent
Mr. David Williams No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
3. Construction Update
3.1. Discussion and possible approval of the Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor (W.B. Fosson & Sons, Inc.) for the Poage Elementary Classroom additions
Mitch Hall
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor (W.B. Fosson & Sons, Inc.) for the Poage Elementary Classroom additions

Actions Taken

Order #2621 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor (W.B. Fosson & Sons, Inc.) for the Poage Elementary Classroom additions 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 Absent
Mr. David Williams No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
4. Communications
4.1. The Ashland Independent Schools Annual Data Security Report
Michael Clay
4.2. Public Comments
5. Treasurer's Action Items
5.1. Discussion and possible approval of the FY2026 School Tax Rates
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of the FY2026 School Tax Rates

Actions Taken

Order #2622 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the FY2026 School Tax Rates: 73.7 cents on Real and Personal Property (4% increase plus 0.3 cent for losses due to exonerations) Tax rate of 51.4 cents on Motor Vehicles Tax rate of 5 cents on Real and Personal Property for the PSC/Jr College 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 Absent
Mr. David Williams No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
6. Treasurer's Consent
Recommended Motion

Approval of Treasurer's Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2623 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Treasurer's Consent 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 Absent
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
6.1. Approve Bills for August 2025 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

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

6.2. Approve Head Start bills for August 2025 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

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

6.3. Approve salaries for August 2025 in accordance with the 2025-2026 salary schedule
Recommended Motion

Approval of the salaries for August 2025 in accordance with the 2025-2026 salary schedule

6.4. Approve Head Start salaries for August 2025 in accordance with the 2025-2026 salary schedule
Recommended Motion

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

7. New Business Action Items
7.1. Discussion and possible approval of 11 shortened Day Waivers for students
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of 11 shortened Day Waivers for students

Actions Taken

Order #2624 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 11 shortened Day Waivers for students 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 Absent
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
7.2. Discussion and possible approval of the Independent Contractor Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Aaron Crank to provide orientation and mobility services to students with visual impairments pending board attorney approval
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Independent Contractor Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Aaron Crank to provide orientation and mobility services to students with visual impairments pending board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2625 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Independent Contractor Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Aaron Crank to provide orientation and mobility services to students with visual impairments pending board attorney approval passed with a motion by Mr. David Williams and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Absent
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
7.3. Discussion and possible approval of the 2025-2026 Admissions and Release Committee (ARC)
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2025-2026 Admissions and Release Committee (ARC)

Actions Taken

Order #2626 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2025-2026 Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) 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 Absent
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
7.4. Discussion and possible approval of the stipends for 21CCLC grants for the 2025-2026 school year (District Coordinator & Site Directors)
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the stipends for 21CCLC grants for the 2025-2026 school year (District Coordinator & Site Directors)

Actions Taken

Order #2627 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the stipends for 21CCLC grants for the 2025-2026 school year (District Coordinator & Site Directors) 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 Absent
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
7.5. Discussion and possible approval of awarding the pizza bid for the 2025-2026 school year
Dr. Shawn Thornbury
Recommended Motion

Approval of awarding the pizza bid to __________ for the 2025-2026 school year

Actions Taken

Order #2628 - Motion Passed:  Approval of awarding the pizza bid to Domino's for the 2025-2026 school year 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 Absent
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
7.6. Discussion and possible approval of the Start and End times of Ashland Independent Schools for the 2025-2026 school year
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Start and End times of Ashland Independent Schools for the 2025-2026 school year

Actions Taken

Order #2629 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Start and End times of Ashland Independent Schools for the 2025-2026 school year 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 Absent
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
7.7. Discussion and possible approval of the KSBA Custom Policy-Procedure Service for July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the KSBA Custom Policy-Procedure Service for July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026

Actions Taken

Order #2630 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the KSBA Custom Policy-Procedure Service for July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 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 Absent
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
7.8. Discussion and possible approval of the Affiliation Agreement for Educational and/or Clinical Practicum between the Ashland Board of Education and Ashland Hospital Corporation d/b/a King's Daughters Medical Center ("KDMC")pending board attorney approval
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Affiliation Agreement for Educational and/or Clinical Practicum between the Ashland Board of Education and Ashland Hospital Corporation d/b/a King's Daughters Medical Center ("KDMC")pending board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2631 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Affiliation Agreement for Educational and/or Clinical Practicum between the Ashland Board of Education and Ashland Hospital Corporation d/b/a King's Daughters Medical Center ("KDMC")pending board attorney approval 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 Absent
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
8. New Business Consent
Recommended Motion

New Business Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2632 - Motion Passed:  New Business Consent 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 Absent
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
8.1. Surplus
8.2. Fundraisers
9. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390
10. Board Discussion
11. Adjourn
Recommended Motion

Adjournment

Actions Taken

Order #2633 - 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 Absent
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes