Ashland Independent
November 17, 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 October 27, 2025
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on October 27, 2025

Actions Taken

Order #2668 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on October 27, 2025 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
3. Communications
3.1. Blazer Students - AP Assessments & Advanced Kentucky
Jamie Campbell
3.2. Architect Report
3.2.1. Discussion and possible approval of the revised BG-1 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building One Roof project to reflect actual, total construction cost
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revised BG-1 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building One Roof project to reflect actual, total construction cost

Actions Taken

Order #2669 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised BG-1 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building One Roof project to reflect actual, total construction cost passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Coleman 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
3.2.2. Review and approve Design Development documents and Construction Development documents as submitted by Clotfelter Samokar Architects for the Poage Elementary School Addition & Renovation project
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approve Design Development documents and Construction Development documents as submitted by Clotfelter Samokar Architects for the Poage Elementary School Addition & Renovation project

Actions Taken

Order #2670 - Motion Passed:  Approve Design Development documents and Construction Development documents as submitted by Clotfelter Samokar Architects for the Poage Elementary School Addition & Renovation project 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
3.3. Head Start PIR Report
Phillip Caudill
3.4. Public Comments
4. Treasurer's Action Items
5. Treasurer's Consent
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of Treasurer's Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2671 - 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 Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
5.1. Approve Bills for November 2025 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. New Business Action Items
6.1. Discussion and possible approval of the 2026-2027 school calendar
Christine Scott
Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2026-2027 school calendar

Actions Taken

Order #2672 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2026-2027 school calendar passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Coleman 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
7. New Business Consent
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

New Business Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2673 - Motion Passed:  New Business Consent 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
7.1. Surplus
7.2. Fundraisers
7.3. School Field Trips
8. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390
Ashley Layman
9. Motion to Amend the Agenda to add Personnel Action Item
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Amending the Agenda

Actions Taken

Order #2674 - Motion Passed:  Amending the Agenda 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
10. Personnel Action
Ashley Layman
10.1. Discussion and possible approval of amended Classified Administrative Salary Schedule (to reflect Facilities Director update)
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of amended Classified Administrative Salary Schedule (to reflect Facilities Director update)

Actions Taken

Order #2675 - Motion Passed:  Approval of amended Classified Administrative Salary Schedule (to reflect Facilities Director update) 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
11. Board Discussion
Ashley Layman
12. Adjourn
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Adjournment

Actions Taken

Order #2676 - 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