Ashland Independent
September 22, 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 August 25, 2025
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on August 25, 2025

Actions Taken

Order #2634 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on August 25, 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
3. Communications
3.1. Head Start PIR Report
Phillip Caudill
3.2. Public Comments
4. Treasurer's Action Items
4.1. Discussion and possible approval of the FY 2025-2026 Working Budget
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of the FY 2025-2026 Working Budget

Actions Taken

Order #2635 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the FY 2025-2026 Working Budget 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
4.2. Discussion and possible approval of updating the extra duty and substitute pay dates
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of updating the extra duty and substitute pay dates

Actions Taken

Order #2636 - Motion Passed:  Approval of updating the extra duty and substitute pay dates 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
5. Treasurer's Consent
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of Treasurer's Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2637 - 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
5.1. Approve Bills for September 2025 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

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

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

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

5.3. Approve salaries for September 2025 in accordance with the 2025-2026 salary schedule
Recommended Motion

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

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

Approval of the Head Start salaries for September 2025 in accordance with the 2025-2026 salary schedule

6. New Business Action Items
6.1. Discussion and possible approval of 4 shortened day/week waivers at Poage Elementary.
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of 4 shortened day/week waivers at Poage Elementary

Actions Taken

Order #2638 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 4 shortened day/week waivers at Poage Elementary 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
6.2. Discussion and possible approval of a $5,000 grant writing stipend
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of a $5,000 grant writing stipend

Actions Taken

Order #2639 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a $5,000 grant writing stipend 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
6.3. Discussion and possible approval of the 2026-2027 Calendar Committee
D. Sean Howard
Actions Taken

Order #2640 - Motion Passed:   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
6.4. Discussion and possible approval of the Renewal Lease & Facilities Use Agreement between Ashland Youth Basketball League, Inc. "AYBL" and the Board of Education, October 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Discussion and possible approval of the Renewal Lease & Facilities Use Agreement between Ashland Youth Basketball League, Inc. "AYBL" and the Board of Education, October 1, 2025 March 1, 2026

Actions Taken

Order #2641 - Motion Passed:  Discussion and possible approval of the Renewal Lease & Facilities Use Agreement between Ashland Youth Basketball League, Inc. "AYBL" and the Board of Education, October 1, 2025 March 1, 2026 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
6.5. Discussion and possible approval of the Renewal Lease & Facilities Use Agreement between Ashland Youth Volleyball League, Inc. "AYVL" and the Board of Education, October 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Renewal Lease & Facilities Use Agreement between Ashland Youth Volleyball League, Inc. "AYVL" and the Board of Education, October 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026

Actions Taken

Order #2642 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Renewal Lease & Facilities Use Agreement between Ashland Youth Volleyball League, Inc. "AYVL" and the Board of Education, October 1, 2025 - March 1, 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 Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
6.6. Discussion and possible approval of the 2025 School Safety Patrol Trip to Williamsburg, VA April 15-18, 2026.
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2025 School Safety Patrol Trip to Williamsburg, VA April 15-18, 2026.

Actions Taken

Order #2643 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2025 School Safety Patrol Trip to Williamsburg, VA April 15-18, 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 Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
6.7. Discussion and possible approval of the removal of underground fuel tanks
Mac McDonald
Recommended Motion

Approval of the removal of underground fuel tanks

Actions Taken

Order #2644 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the removal of underground fuel tanks 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
6.8. Motion to amend Agenda to add two items for discussion and possible approval
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Motion to amend Agenda

Actions Taken

Order #2645 - Motion Passed:  Motion to amend Agenda 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
6.9. Discussion and possible approval of the signage at the Blazer softball field recognizing the accomplishments of former softball player Megan Hensley
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of the signage at the Blazer softball field recognizing the accomplishments of former softball player Megan Hensley

Actions Taken

Order #2646 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the signage at the Blazer softball field recognizing the accomplishments of former softball player Megan Hensley passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley 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
6.10. Discussion and possible approval of the revised Construction Manager Agreement
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revised Construction Manager Agreement

Actions Taken

Order #2647 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised Construction Manager Agreement 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 No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
7. New Business Consent
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

New Business Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2648 - 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 Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
7.1. Surplus
7.2. Fundraisers
7.3. School Field Trips
7.4. Motion to amend the Agenda to add a field trip
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Motion to amend the Agenda

7.5. Discussion and possible approval of a Blazer High School field trip to the Cincinnati Zoo on 10/17/25 via District provided transportation and paid with IDEA and Blazer (for JAG participants) funds
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of a Blazer High School field trip to the Cincinnati Zoo on 10/17/25 via District provided transportation and paid with IDEA and Blazer (for JAG participants) funds

8. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390
Ashley Layman
9. Personnel Action Items
9.1. Discussion and possible approval of a Part-Time District Facilities Director
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of a Part-Time District Facilities Director

Actions Taken

Order #2649 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a Part-Time District Facilities Director 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 No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
9.2. Discussion and possible approval of the revised job description for District Facilities Director
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revised job description for District Facilities Director

Actions Taken

Order #2650 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised job description for District Facilities Director 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 No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
9.3. Discussion and possible approval of the updated job description for Instructional Coordinator / Curriculum Specialist
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the updated job description for Instructional Coordinator / Curriculum Specialist

Actions Taken

Order #2651 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the updated job description for Instructional Coordinator / Curriculum Specialist 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
9.4. Discussion and possible approval of applying for an Emergency License for Patrick Hall at Blazer High School
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of applying for an Emergency License for Patrick Hall at Blazer High School

Actions Taken

Order #2652 - Motion Passed:  Approval of applying for an Emergency License for Patrick Hall at Blazer High School 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
9.5. Discussion and possible approval to increase Ashland Middle School Program Liaison's days from 185 to 200 and assign the position to be shared between Ashland Middle and Blazer High School
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval to increase Ashland Middle School Program Liaison's days from 185 to 200 and assign the position to be shared between Ashland Middle and Blazer High School

Actions Taken

Order #2653 - Motion Passed:  Approval to increase Ashland Middle School Program Liaison's days from 185 to 200 and assign the position to be shared between Ashland Middle and Blazer High School 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
10. Board Discussion
Ashley Layman
11. Adjourn
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Adjournment

Actions Taken

Order #2654 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment 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