Ashland Independent
June 24, 2026 9:00 AM ET (8:00 CT)
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 minutes from the regular meeting on May 18, 2026 and special meeting on June 11, 2026
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on May 18, 2026 and special meeting on June 11, 2026

Actions Taken

Order #2767 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on May 18, 2026 and special meeting on June 11, 2026 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
2. Communications
2.1. Head Start Yearly Report
Phillip Caudill
2.2. Construction Update
Jason Withrow
2.2.1. Discussion and decision on choice for delivery model - general contractor or construction manager - for the Paul G. Blazer High School Student Wellness Facility project (BG-25-422)
Jason Withrow
Recommended Motion

Approval on choice for delivery model - general contractor or construction manager - for the Paul G. Blazer High School Student Wellness Facility project (BG-25-422)

Actions Taken

Order #2768 - Motion Passed:  Approval on choice for delivery model - general contractor or construction manager - for the Paul G. Blazer High School Student Wellness Facility project (BG-25-422) 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 No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
2.2.2. Discussion and possible approval of awarding contract for special inspections for the Poage Addition and Renovation project to LE Gregg Associates, pending approval of board attorney
Jason Withrow
Recommended Motion

Approval of awarding contract for special inspections for the Poage Addition and Renovation project to LE Gregg Associates, pending approval of board attorney

Actions Taken

Order #2769 - Motion Passed:  Approval of awarding contract for special inspections for the Poage Addition and Renovation project to LE Gregg Associates, pending approval of board attorney 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
2.2.3. Discussion and possible approval of the pay application 001 to W.B. Fosson & Sons, Inc. for construction services for the Poage Elementary School Addition & Renovation project in the amount of $112,213.80
Jason Withrow
Recommended Motion

Approval of the pay application 001 to W.B. Fosson & Sons, Inc. for construction services for the Poage Elementary School Addition & Renovation project in the amount of $112,213.80

Actions Taken

Order #2770 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the pay application 001 to W.B. Fosson & Sons, Inc. for construction services for the Poage Elementary School Addition & Renovation project in the amount of $112,213.80 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 No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
2.2.4. Discussion and possible approval of the pay application to W.B. Fosson & Sons, Inc. for construction management for the Poage Elementary School Addition & Renovation project in the amount of $7,854.96
Jason Withrow
Recommended Motion

Approval of the pay application to W.B. Fosson & Sons, Inc. for construction management for the Poage Elementary School Addition & Renovation project in the amount of $7,854.96

Actions Taken

Order #2771 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the pay application to W.B. Fosson & Sons, Inc. for construction management for the Poage Elementary School Addition & Renovation project in the amount of $7,854.96 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 Yes
Mr. David Williams No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
3. Treasurer's Action Items
3.1. Discussion and possible approval of the Treasurer's Report for May 2026
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Treasurer's Report for May 2026

Actions Taken

Order #2772 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report for May 2026 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
3.2. Discussion and possible approval of FY 2027 Pay Dates
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of FY 2027 Pay Dates

Actions Taken

Order #2773 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY 2027 Pay Dates 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
3.3. Discussion and possible approval of FY 2027 Salary Schedules
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of FY 2027 Salary Schedules

Actions Taken

Order #2774 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY 2027 Salary Schedules 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
3.4. Discussion and possible approval of FY 2027 Bond of Depository - City National
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of FY 2027 Bond of Depository - City National

Actions Taken

Order #2775 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY 2027 Bond of Depository - City National 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
3.5. 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 #2776 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the continuation of the Treasurer/Finance Officer's Fidelity Bond 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 Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
3.6. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to Policy 03.175 Retirement, Certified Personnel
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revision to Policy 03.175 Retirement, Certified Personnel

Actions Taken

Order #2777 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revision to Policy 03.175 Retirement, Certified Personnel 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
3.7. Discussion and possible approval of the Red Rover Invoice for Absence Management and Hiring Modules in the amount of $17,988.96
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Red Rover Invoice for Absence Management and Hiring Modules in the amount of $17,988.96

Actions Taken

Order #2778 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Red Rover Invoice for Absence Management and Hiring Modules in the amount of $17,988.96 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
4. Treasurer's Consent
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of Treasurer's Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2779 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Treasurer's 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
4.1. Approve Bills for June 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

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

4.2. Approve Head Start bills for June 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

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

4.3. Approve salaries for June 2026 in accordance with the 2025-2026 salary schedule
Recommended Motion

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

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

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

5. New Business Action Items
5.1. Discussion and possible approval of the Corrective Action Plan for Head Start
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Corrective Action Plan for Head Start

Actions Taken

Order #2780 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Corrective Action Plan for Head Start 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
5.2. Discussion and possible approval of the Professional Services Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Grayson Speech Therapy Services, P.S.C.
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Professional Services Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Grayson Speech Therapy Services, P.S.C.

Actions Taken

Order #2781 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Professional Services Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Grayson Speech Therapy Services, P.S.C. 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
5.3. Discussion and possible approval of the fee schedule for Ashland Early Exceptional Childhood Center / Paid Preschool Option
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the fee schedule for Ashland Early Exceptional Childhood Center / Paid Preschool Option

Actions Taken

Order #2782 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the fee schedule for Ashland Early Exceptional Childhood Center / Paid Preschool Option 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
5.4. Discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between KCTCS and The Ashland Board of Education for dual credit courses
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between KCTCS and The Ashland Board of Education for dual credit courses pending board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2783 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between KCTCS and The Ashland Board of Education for dual credit courses 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
5.5. Discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Kentucky Christian University for dual credit courses
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Kentucky Christian University for dual credit courses pending board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2784 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Kentucky Christian University for dual credit courses pending board attorney approval 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
5.6. Discussion and possible approval of the Live Streaming Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and SLG Media Group, LLC
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Live Streaming Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and SLG Media Group, LLC pending board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2785 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Live Streaming Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and SLG Media Group, LLC pending board attorney approval 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
5.7. Discussion and possible approval of the Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Kindred Communications
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Kindred Communications pending board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2786 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Kindred Communications pending board attorney approval 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 Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
5.8. Discussion and possible approval of the Contract for the Assignment of Personnel for FY 2026-2027 between the Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC) and Ashland Board of Education
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Contract for the Assignment of Personnel for FY 2026-2027 between the Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC) and Ashland Board of Education pending board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2787 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Contract for the Assignment of Personnel for FY 2026-2027 between the Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC) and Ashland Board of Education pending board attorney approval 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
5.9. Discussion and possible approval of the Kentucky Department of Education School and Community Nutrition Community Eligibility Provision Intent to Participate for the 2026-2027 school year
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Kentucky Department of Education School and Community Nutrition Community Eligibility Provision Intent to Participate for the 2026-2027 school year

Actions Taken

Order #2788 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Kentucky Department of Education School and Community Nutrition Community Eligibility Provision Intent to Participate for the 2026-2027 school year 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
5.10. First reading of the 2026 KSBA Policy Update
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

First reading of the 2026 KSBA Policy Update

Actions Taken

Order #2789 - Motion Passed:  First reading of the 2026 KSBA Policy Update 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
5.11. Discussion and possible approval of the 2026 KSBA Procedure update
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2026 KSBA Procedure update

Actions Taken

Order #2790 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2026 KSBA Procedure 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
6. New Business Consent
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

New Business Consent

6.1. Surplus
Actions Taken

Order #2791 - 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 Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
7. Personnel Action
7.1. Discussion and possible approval of appointing Derek Runyon as CFO for Head Start
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of appointing Derek Runyon as CFO for Head Start

Actions Taken

Order #2792 - Motion Passed:  Approval of appointing Derek Runyon as CFO for Head Start 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
7.2. Discussion and possible approval of filing an Emergency License application for an Ashland Middle School Science Teacher
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of filing an Emergency License application for an Ashland Middle School Science Teacher

Actions Taken

Order #2793 - Motion Passed:  Approval of filing an Emergency License application for an Ashland Middle School Science Teacher 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
7.3. Discussion and possible approval of Instructor job description
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of Instructor job description

Actions Taken

Order #2794 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Instructor job description 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
7.4. Discussion and possible approval of the Administrative Secretary I Job Description
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Administrative Secretary I Job Description

Actions Taken

Order #2795 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Administrative Secretary I Job Description 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
8. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390
Ashley Layman
9. Motion and approval of the adoption of the Summative Evaluation of the Superintendent pursuant to KRS 156.557(6)(b)
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of the adoption of the Summative Evaluation of the Superintendent pursuant to KRS 156.557(6)(b)

Actions Taken

Order #2796 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the adoption of the Summative Evaluation of the Superintendent pursuant to KRS 156.557(6)(b) 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 No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
10. Adjourn
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Adjournment

Actions Taken

Order #2797 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment 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