Ashland Independent
August 24, 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 July 27, 2026
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on July 27, 2026

Actions Taken

Order #2839 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on July 27, 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 Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
2. Public Comments
3. Communications
3.1. Construction Update
Jason Withrow
3.1.1. Discussion and possible approval of pay application to Bri-Den Company, Inc. for the installation of a new shingle roof for Charles Russell Elementary in the amount of $92,862.31
Jason Withrow
Recommended Motion

Approval of pay application to Bri-Den Company, Inc. for the installation of a new shingle roof for Charles Russell Elementary in the amount of $92,862.31

Actions Taken

Order #2840 - Motion Passed:  Approval of pay application to Bri-Den Company, Inc. for the installation of a new shingle roof for Charles Russell Elementary in the amount of $92,862.31 passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
3.1.2. Discussion and possible approval of the pay application to Bri-Den Company, Inc. for the installation of a new shingle roof for Hager Elementary in the amount of $96,874.45
Jason Withrow
Recommended Motion

Approval of the pay application to Bri-Den Company, Inc. for the installation of a new shingle roof for Hager Elementary in the amount of $96,874.45

Actions Taken

Order #2841 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the pay application to Bri-Den Company, Inc. for the installation of a new shingle roof for Hager Elementary in the amount of $96,874.45 passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Coleman and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
3.1.3. Discussion and possible approval of pay application #003 to W.B. Fosson and Sons, Inc. for the construction services for the Poage Elementary School addition and renovation in the amount of $405,497.45
Jason Withrow
Recommended Motion

Approval of pay application #003 to W.B. Fosson and Sons, Inc. for the construction services for the Poage Elementary School addition and renovation in the amount of $405,497.45

Actions Taken

Order #2842 - Motion Passed:  Approval of pay application #003 to W.B. Fosson and Sons, Inc. for the construction services for the Poage Elementary School addition and renovation in the amount of $405,497.45 passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Coleman and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
3.1.4. Discussion and possible approval of the pay application to W.B. Fosson and Sons, Inc. for construction management services for the Poage Elementary School addition and renovation project in the amount of $28,384.82
Jason Withrow
Recommended Motion

Approval of the pay application to W.B. Fosson and Sons, Inc. for construction management services for the Poage Elementary School addition and renovation project in the amount of $28,384.82

Actions Taken

Order #2843 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the pay application to W.B. Fosson and Sons, Inc. for construction management services for the Poage Elementary School addition and renovation project in the amount of $28,384.82 passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
3.1.5. Discussion and possible approval of pay application to LE Gregg Associates for special inspections for the Poage Elementary School addition and renovation in the amount of $3,666.07
Jason Withrow
Recommended Motion

Approval of pay application to LE Gregg Associates for special inspections for the Poage Elementary School addition and renovation in the amount of $3,666.07

Actions Taken

Order #2844 - Motion Passed:  Approval of pay application to LE Gregg Associates for special inspections for the Poage Elementary School addition and renovation in the amount of $3,666.07 passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Coleman and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
4. Treasurer's Action Items
4.1. Discussion and possible approval of the Treasurer's Report for July 2026
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Treasurer's Report for July 2026

Actions Taken

Order #2845 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report for July 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 Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
4.2. Discussion and possible approval of the FY 2027 proposed tax rates
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of the FY 2027 proposed tax rates

Actions Taken

Order #2846 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the FY 2026-2027 proposal and advertisement of the general fund tax rate of 73.5 cents plus 0.2 cents for exonerations on real property and 73.5 cents plus 0.2 cents on personal property; junior college tax rate of 5 cents; and motor vehicle tax rate of 51.4 cents passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Coleman and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
5. Treasurer's Consent
Nikie Clark
Actions Taken

Order #2847 - 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 No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
5.1. Approve Bills for August 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. New Business Action Items
6.1. Discussion and possible approval of three community leader representatives on the Local Planning Committee
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of three community leader representatives on the Local Planning Committee

Actions Taken

Order #2848 - Motion Passed:  Approval of three community leader representatives on the Local Planning Committee 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 the Renewal Lease & Facilities Use Agreement between Ashland Youth Basketball League, Inc. "AYBL" and the Board of Education, October 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Renewal Lease & Facilities Use Agreement between Ashland Youth Basketball League, Inc. "AYBL" and the Board of Education, October 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027

Actions Taken

Order #2849 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Renewal Lease & Facilities Use Agreement between Ashland Youth Basketball League, Inc. "AYBL" and the Board of Education, October 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 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
6.3. 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, 2026 - March 31, 2027
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, 2026 - March 31, 2027

Actions Taken

Order #2850 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Renewal Lease & Facilities Use Agreement between Ashland Youth Volleyball League, Inc. "AYVL" and the Board of Education, October 1, 2026 - March 31, 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
6.4. Discussion and possible approval of the KSBA Custom Policy/Procedure Service for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 in the amount of $5,175.00
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the KSBA Custom Policy/Procedure Service for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 in the amount of $5,175.00

Actions Taken

Order #2851 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the KSBA Custom Policy/Procedure Service for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 in the amount of $5,175.00 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
6.5. Discussion and possible approval of the Independent Contractor Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Aaron Crank to provide orientation and mobility services to students with visual impairments
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Independent Contractor Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Aaron Crank to provide orientation and mobility services to students with visual impairments

Actions Taken

Order #2852 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Independent Contractor Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Aaron Crank to provide orientation and mobility services to students with visual impairments 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
6.6. Discussion and possible approval of the 2026-2027 Admissions and Release Committee (ARC)
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2026-2027 Admissions and Release Committee (ARC)

Actions Taken

Order #2853 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2026-2027 Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) 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 stipends for 21CCLC grants for the 2026-2027 school year (District Coordinator & Site Directors)
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the stipends for 21CCLC grants for the 2026-2027 school year (District Coordinator & Site Directors)

Actions Taken

Order #2854 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the stipends for 21CCLC grants for the 2026-2027 school year (District Coordinator & Site Directors) 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
6.8. Discussion and possible approval of (14) shortened week/day waivers for students attending AISD Schools to include: Ashland Middle (6) Poage (6) Oakview (2)
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of (14) shortened week/day waivers for students attending AISD Schools to include:
Ashland Middle (6)
Poage (6)
Oakview (2)

Actions Taken

Order #2855 - Motion Passed:  Approval of (16) shortened week/day waivers for students attending AISD Schools to include: Ashland Middle (7) Poage (6) Oakview (2) Charles Russell (1) 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. New Business Consent
Ashley Layman
Actions Taken

Order #2856 - 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
7.1. School Fundraisers
7.2. Surplus
8. Personnel Action
8.1. Discussion and possible approval of a $4,000.00 Stipend for Mauricio Martinez to teach an additional foreign language class
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of a $4,000.00 Stipend for Mauricio Martinez to teach an additional foreign language class

Actions Taken

Order #2857 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a $4,000.00 Stipend for Mauricio Martinez to teach an additional foreign language class 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. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to the job description Administrative Secretary I
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revision to the job description Administrative Secretary I

Actions Taken

Order #2858 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revision to the job description Administrative Secretary I 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
8.3. Discussion and possible approval of the revised Speech Pathologist Pay Scale
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revised Speech Pathologist Pay Scale to remove Masters+30 and replace with Masters with 59 or more hours

Actions Taken

Order #2859 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised Speech Pathologist Pay Scale to remove Masters+30 and replace with Masters with 59 or more hours 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 Abstain
Mr. Joseph Coleman Abstain
8.4. Discussion and possible approval of a pay increase for the Utility Worker position
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of a pay increase for the Utility Worker position

Actions Taken

Order #2860 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a pay increase for the Utility Worker position 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 for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390
Ashley Layman
10. Adjourn
Ashley Layman
Actions Taken

Order #2861 - 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