Ashland Independent
March 23, 2026 6:00 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 of February 23, 2026
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of February 23, 2026

Actions Taken

Order #2724 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of February 23, 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 Absent
3. Communications
3.1. AMS Wrestling
Dr. Rebecca Howell
3.2. Head Start PIR Report
Phillip Caudill
3.3. Construction Update
3.3.1. Discussion and possible approval of the BG-1 for the Charles Russell Alternative School renovation project (BG26-340)
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the BG-1 for the Charles Russell Alternative School renovation project (BG26-340)

Actions Taken

Order #2725 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG-1 for the Charles Russell Alternative School renovation project (BG26-340) 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 No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
3.3.2. Discussion and possible approval of Change Order 1 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building One Roof Replacement project (BG25-355), resulting in an increase in the contract with Bri-Den Co., Inc. in the amount of $2,020.00
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of Change Order 1 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building One Roof Replacement project (BG25-355), resulting in an increase in the contract with Bri-Den Co., Inc. in the amount of $2,020.00

Actions Taken

Order #2726 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order 1 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building One Roof Replacement project (BG25-355), resulting in an increase in the contract with Bri-Den Co., Inc. in the amount of $2,020.00 passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
3.3.3. Discussion and possible approval of pay application 4 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building One Roof Replacement project to the Bri-Den Co., Inc. in the amount of $75,489.11
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of pay application 4 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building One Roof Replacement project to the Bri-Den Co., Inc. in the amount of $75,489.11

Actions Taken

Order #2727 - Motion Passed:  Approval of pay application 4 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building One Roof Replacement project to the Bri-Den Co., Inc. in the amount of $75,489.11 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
3.3.4. Discussion and possible approval of the final drawings for Paul G. Blazer High School Indoor Athletic Facility (BG-25-422), as presented by Clotfelter Samokar
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the final drawings for Paul G. Blazer High School Indoor Athletic Facility (BG-25-422), as presented by Clotfelter Samokar

Actions Taken

Order #2728 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the final drawings for Paul G. Blazer High School Indoor Athletic Facility (BG-25-422), as presented by Clotfelter Samokar 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
3.3.5. Discussion and possible approval of the pay application to W.B. Fosson & Sons, Inc. for the Poage Elementary School Addition & Renovation project in the amount of $10,870.37
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the pay application to W.B. Fosson & Sons, Inc. for the Poage Elementary School Addition & Renovation project in the amount of $10,870.37

Actions Taken

Order #2729 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the pay application to W.B. Fosson & Sons, Inc. for the Poage Elementary School Addition & Renovation project in the amount of $10,870.37 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
4. Treasurer's Action Items
4.1. Discussion and possible approval of the Treasurer's report for the month of February 2026
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Treasurer's report for the month of February 2026

Actions Taken

Order #2730 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's report for the month of February 2026 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
4.2. Discussion and possible approval of the FY 2026 KETS 2nd Offer of Assistance in the amount of $22,888.00
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of the FY 2026 KETS 2nd Offer of Assistance in the amount of $22,888.00

Actions Taken

Order #2731 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the FY 2026 KETS 2nd Offer of Assistance in the amount of $22,888.00 passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby 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 #2732 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Treasurer's 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 No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
5.1. Approve Bills for March 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Bills for March 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer

5.2. Approve Head Start bills for March 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Head Start bills for March 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer

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

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

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

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

6. New Business Action Items
6.1. Discussion and possible approval of the updated 2025-2026 School Calendar
Christine Scott
Recommended Motion

Approval of the updated 2025-2026 School Calendar

Actions Taken

Order #2733 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the updated 2025-2026 School Calendar 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
6.2. Discussion and possible approval of the Affiliation Agreement Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Programs between the University of Charleston and the Ashland Board of Education pending Board Attorney approval
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Affiliation Agreement Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Programs between the University of Charleston and the Ashland Board of Education pending Board Attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2734 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Affiliation Agreement Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Programs between the University of Charleston and the Ashland Board of Education pending Board Attorney approval 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
6.3. Discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Pathways, Inc. and the Ashland Board of Education for the 2026-2027 school year pending Board Attorney approval
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Pathways, Inc. and the Ashland Board of Education for the 2026-2027 school year pending Board Attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2735 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Pathways, Inc. and the Ashland Board of Education for the 2026-2027 school year pending Board Attorney approval 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
6.4. Discussion and possible approval of the district paying expenses outside what grants will not cover for a Visual Impairment Endorsement Certificate through the University of Kentucky using IDEA funds
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the district paying expenses outside what grants will not cover for a Visual Impairment Endorsement Certificate through the University of Kentucky using IDEA funds

Actions Taken

Order #2736 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the district paying expenses outside what grants will not cover for a Visual Impairment Endorsement Certificate through the University of Kentucky using IDEA funds 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
7. New Business Consent
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

New Business Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2737 - 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. 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 updated job description for Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certification Teacher
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the updated job description for Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certification Teacher

Actions Taken

Order #2738 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the updated job description for Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certification Teacher 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
9.2. Discussion and possible approval of replacing the Instructional Supervisor job description with Chief Academic Officer job description
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of replacing the Instructional Supervisor job description with Chief Academic Officer job description

Actions Taken

Order #2739 - Motion Passed:  Approval of replacing the Instructional Supervisor job description with Chief Academic Officer job description 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
10. Adjourn
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Adjournment