Ashland Independent
July 27, 2026 5:15 PM ET (4:15 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 June 24, 2026 and Special Meeting on July 9, 2026
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on June 24, 2026 and Special Meeting on July 9, 2026

Actions Taken

Order #2805 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on June 24, 2026 and Special Meeting on July 9, 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
2. Public Comments
3. Communications
3.1. Presentation of the Annual Data Security Report for 2026
Michael Clay
3.2. Construction Update
Jason Withrow
3.2.1. Discussion and possible approval of the change order and supplemental information form for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building One Roof project
Jason Withrow
Recommended Motion

Approval of the change order and supplemental information form for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building One Roof project

Actions Taken

Order #2806 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the change order and supplemental information form for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building One Roof 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 Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
3.2.2. Discussion and possible approval of pay applications 5 and 6 (Final) for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building One Roof project to The Briden Co., Inc. in the amount of $104,155.95
Jason Withrow
Recommended Motion

Approval of pay applications 5 and 6 (Final) for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building One Roof project to The Briden Co., Inc. in the amount of $104,155.95

Actions Taken

Order #2807 - Motion Passed:  Approval of pay applications 5 and 6 (Final) for the Paul G. Blazer High School Building One Roof project to The Briden Co., Inc. in the amount of $104,155.95 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
3.2.3. Discussion and possible approval of the revised BG-1 for the Charles Russell Roof Replacement project to change the funding source
Jason Withrow
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revised BG-1 for the Charles Russell Roof Replacement project to change the funding source

Actions Taken

Order #2808 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised BG-1 for the Charles Russell Roof Replacement project to change the funding source 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
3.2.4. Discussion and possible approval of the revised BG-1 for the Hager Roof Replacement project to change the funding source
Jason Withrow
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revised BG-1 for the Hager Roof Replacement project to change the funding source

Actions Taken

Order #2809 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised BG-1 for the Hager Roof Replacement project to change the funding source 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
3.2.5. Discussion and possible approval of the pay application 002 to W.B. Fosson & Sons, Inc. for construction services for the Poage Elementary School Addition & Renovation project in the amount of $212,981.40
Jason Withrow
Recommended Motion

Approval of the pay application 002 to W.B. Fosson & Sons, Inc. for construction services for the Poage Elementary School Addition & Renovation project in the amount of $212,981.40

Actions Taken

Order #2810 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the pay application 002 to W.B. Fosson & Sons, Inc. for construction services for the Poage Elementary School Addition & Renovation project in the amount of $212,981.40 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
3.2.6. 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 $14,908.70
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 $14,908.70

Actions Taken

Order #2811 - 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 $14,908.70 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
3.2.7. Discussion and possible approval of hiring Trace Creek Construction, Inc. for Construction Manager as Constructor services for the Paul G. Blazer High School Student Wellness Facility (BG25-422)
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of hiring Trace Creek Construction, Inc. for Construction Manager as Constructor services for the Paul G. Blazer High School Student Wellness Facility (BG25-422)

Actions Taken

Order #2812 - Motion Passed:  Approval of hiring Trace Creek Construction, Inc. for Construction Manager as Constructor services for the Paul G. Blazer High School Student Wellness Facility (BG25-422) 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
4. Treasurer's Action Items
4.1. Receive the FY2026 Unaudited AFR (Annual Financial Report)
Nikie Clark
Actions Taken

Order #2813 - Motion Passed:   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
4.2. Discussion and possible approval of the Treasurer's Report for June 2026
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Treasurer's Report for June 2026

Actions Taken

Order #2814 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report for June 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 No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
4.3. Discussion and possible approval of the FY2027 District Funding Assurances
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of the FY2027 District Funding Assurances

Actions Taken

Order #2815 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the FY2027 District Funding Assurances 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
4.4. Discussion and possible approval of the FY2027 Federal Cash Request Statement of Assurance
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of the FY2027 Federal Cash Request Statement of Assurance

Actions Taken

Order #2816 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the FY2027 Federal Cash Request Statement of Assurance 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
5. Treasurer's Consent
Nikie Clark
Actions Taken

Order #2817 - Motion Passed:   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
5.1. Approve Bills for July 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

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

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

Approve Head Start bills for July 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer

5.3. Approve salaries for July 2026 in accordance with the 2026-2027 salary schedule
Recommended Motion

Approval of the salaries for July 2026 in accordance with the 2026-2027 salary schedule

5.4. Approve Head Start salaries for July 2026 in accordance with the 2026-2027 salary schedule
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Head Start salaries for July 2026 in accordance with the 2026-2027 salary schedule

6. New Business Action Items
6.1. Discussion and possible approval of the updated NTI Plan for Ashland Independent School District
Valerie Price
Recommended Motion

Approval of the updated NTI Plan for Ashland Independent School District

Actions Taken

Order #2818 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the updated NTI Plan for Ashland Independent School District 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
6.2. Discussion and possible approval of the selection of a Board Member to serve on the Ashland Independent School District Local Planning Committee (LPC)
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the selection of a Board Member to serve on the Ashland Independent School District Local Planning Committee (LPC)

Actions Taken

Order #2819 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the selection of Ashley Layman to serve on the Ashland Independent School District Local Planning Committee (LPC) 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
6.3. Discussion and possible approval of publishing and advertisement seeking community members interested in serving on the Local Planning Committee of the Ashland Independent Schools
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of publishing and advertisement seeking community members interested in serving on the Local Planning Committee of the Ashland Independent Schools

Actions Taken

Order #2820 - Motion Passed:  Approval of publishing and advertisement seeking community members interested in serving on the Local Planning Committee of the Ashland Independent Schools 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
6.4. Discussion and possible approval of the 2026-2028 Agreement between the Department of Education and the Ashland Board of Education for the provision and reimbursement of administrative claiming activities
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2026-2028 Agreement between the Department of Education and the Ashland Board of Education for the provision and reimbursement of administrative claiming activities

Actions Taken

Order #2821 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2026-2028 Agreement between the Department of Education and the Ashland Board of Education for the provision and reimbursement of administrative claiming activities 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
6.5. Discussion and possible approval of the updated 2026 Special Education Procedures
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the updated 2026 Special Education Procedures

Actions Taken

Order #2822 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the updated 2026 Special Education Procedures 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
6.6. Discussion and possible approval of Memorandum of Agreement between Ashland Board of Education and the Greenup County Health Department to plan and deliver oral health services to students during the school year (pending board attorney approval)
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between Ashland Board of Education and the Greenup County Health Department to plan and deliver oral health services to students during the school year (pending board attorney approval)

Actions Taken

Order #2823 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between Ashland Board of Education and the Greenup County Health Department to plan and deliver oral health services to students during the school year (pending board attorney approval) 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
6.7. Discussion and possible approval of the Annual Local Head Start Memorandum of Agreement
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Annual Local Head Start Memorandum of Agreement

Actions Taken

Order #2824 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Annual Local Head Start Memorandum of Agreement 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
6.8. Discussion and possible approval of the Certificate of Head Start Full Utilization
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Certificate of Head Start Full Utilization

Actions Taken

Order #2825 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Certificate of Head Start Full Utilization 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
6.9. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to Procedure 09.2241 AP.21 Permission Form for Prescribed or Over-the-Counter Medication
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revision to Procedure 09.2241 AP.21 Permission Form for Prescribed or Over-the-Counter Medication

Actions Taken

Order #2826 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revision to Procedure 09.2241 AP.21 Permission Form for Prescribed or Over-the-Counter Medication 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
6.10. Discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Morehead State University for a dual credit program for the 2026-2027 academic year pending board attorney approval
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Morehead State University for a dual credit program for the 2026-2027 academic year pending board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2827 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Morehead State University for a dual credit program for the 2026-2027 academic year pending board attorney approval 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
6.11. Discussion and possible approval of the KSBA Membership Dues (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027)
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the KSBA Membership Dues (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027)

Actions Taken

Order #2828 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the KSBA Membership Dues (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) 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
6.12. Discussion and possible approval of the KASS Annual Membership Dues for District Superintendent
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of the KASS Annual Membership Dues for District Superintendent

Actions Taken

Order #2829 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the KASS Annual Membership Dues for District Superintendent 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. New Business Consent
Ashley Layman
7.1. School Fundraisers
Actions Taken

Order #2830 - 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
8. Old & Unfinished Business
8.1. Second reading and approval of the revision to Policy 03.175 Retirement, Certified Personnel
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Second reading and approval of the revision to Policy 03.175 Retirement, Certified Personnel

Actions Taken

Order #2831 - Motion Passed:  Second reading and approval of the revision to Policy 03.175 Retirement, Certified Personnel 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
8.2. Second reading and adoption of the 2026 KSBA Policy Update
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Second reading and adoption of the 2026 KSBA Policy Update

Actions Taken

Order #2832 - Motion Passed:  Second reading and adoption of the 2026 KSBA Policy Update 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. Personnel Action
9.1. Discussion and possible approval of applying for an Emergency License for a JROTC Instructor at Blazer High School
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of applying for an Emergency License for a JROTC Instructor at Blazer High School

Actions Taken

Order #2833 - Motion Passed:  Approval of applying for an Emergency License for a JROTC Instructor at Blazer High School 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 Emergency Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 School Year
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of Emergency Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 School Year

Actions Taken

Order #2834 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Emergency Substitute Teachers 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
9.3. Discussion and possible approval of the revised job description for Early Childhood Specialist / Ashland Regional Training Center
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revised job description for Early Childhood Specialist / Ashland Regional Training Center

Actions Taken

Order #2835 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised job description for Early Childhood Specialist / Ashland Regional Training Center 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 the District Grant Writer Stipend of $7,500.00
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the District Grant Writer Stipend of $7,500.00

Actions Taken

Order #2836 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the District Grant Writer Stipend of $7,500.00 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
9.5. Discussion and possible approval of the 6th Grade Math Stipend of $7,875.00
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the 6th Grade Math Stipend of $7,875.00

Actions Taken

Order #2837 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 6th Grade Math Stipend of $7,875.00 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 for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390
Ashley Layman
11. Adjourn
Ashley Layman
Actions Taken

Order #2838 - Motion Passed:   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