Ashland Independent
May 18, 2020 5:15 PM
Ashland Board of Education
1. Call to Order
Bruce Morrison
1.1. Pledge to the Flag
Bruce Morrison
2. Approve the minutes of regular meeting of April 27, 2020
Bruce Morrison
Recommended Motion

Approval of the minutes of regular meeting of April 27, 2020

Actions Taken

Order #1335 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of regular meeting of April 27, 2020 passed with a motion by Mr. Mark McCarty and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
3. Communications
3.1. Blazer Student Body President Grant Kelley
3.2. Discussion and possible approval of Superintendent’s recommendation to approve scheduling a graduation recognition event for the 2020 graduating class for July 17, 2020, subject to verification by July 1, 2020 that the event can be conducted in one ceremony and in compliance with government restrictions on public gatherings then in effect
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Superintendent’s recommendation to schedule a graduation recognition event for the District’s 2020 graduating class to be held on July 17, 2020, subject to verification by no later than July 1, 2020 that the event can be held as proposed and be in compliance with any government restrictions on public gatherings which are then in effect, with the understanding that if it is not possible to hold the event for all to participate in a single ceremony and be in compliance with government restrictions, the event will not be rescheduled

Actions Taken

Order #1336 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Superintendent’s recommendation to schedule a graduation recognition event for the District’s 2020 graduating class to be held on July 17, 2020, subject to verification by no later than July 1, 2020 that the event can be held as proposed and be in compliance with any government restrictions on public gatherings which are then in effect, with the understanding that if it is not possible to hold the event for all to participate in a single ceremony and be in compliance with government restrictions, the event will not be rescheduled passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Mr. Mark McCarty.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Abstain
3.3. Head Start Report
Lisa Henson
3.4. Construction Update
Richard Oppenheimer
3.4.1. Discussion and possible approval of AEI to perform survey work for the canopy replacement between building 1 and 2 at Blazer
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of AEI to perform survey work for the canopy replacement between building 1 and 2 at Blazer

Actions Taken

Order #1337 - Motion Passed:  Approval of AEI to perform survey work for the canopy replacement between building 1 and 2 at Blazer passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. Mark McCarty.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
3.4.2. Discussion and possible approval of the schematic design for the building 2 reroof and security upgrades for Blazer
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the schematic design for the building 2 reroof and security upgrades for Blazer

Actions Taken

Order #1338 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the schematic design for the building 2 reroof and security upgrades for Blazer passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. Mark McCarty.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
4. Treasurer's Report
Kristen Martin
4.1. Action Items
4.1.1. Discussion and possible approval of the paper bid for the 2020-2021 school year
Kristen Martin
Recommended Motion

Approval of the paper bid for the 2020-2021 school year

Actions Taken

Order #1339 - Motion Passed:  Approval of awarding the paper bid for the 2020-2021 school year to Ashland Office Supply $29.00 per case less storage fee passed with a motion by Mr. Mark McCarty and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
4.1.1.1. Discussion and possible approval of anticipated increase in tuition for dual credit courses for high school students for the 2020-2021 school year
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of anticipated increase in tuition for dual credit courses for high school students for the 2020-2021 school year

Actions Taken

Motion Withdrawn:  Approval of anticipated increase in tuition for dual credit courses for high school students for the 2020-2021 school year was withdrawn by Mr. David Latherow.

4.1.2. Discussion and possible approval of the bid for the solid waste disposal for the 2020-2021 school year
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the bid for the solid waste disposal for the 2020-2021 school year

Actions Taken

Order #1340 - Motion Passed:  Approval of awarding the bid for the solid waste disposal for the 2020-2021 school year to Hart Sanitation passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
4.1.3. Discussion and possible approval of the PowerSchool Subscription for Unified Talent's Applicant Tracking in the amount of $5,243.18
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the PowerSchool Subscription for Unified Talent's Applicant Tracking in the amount of $5,243.18

Actions Taken

Order #1341 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the PowerSchool Subscription for Unified Talent's Applicant Tracking in the amount of $5,243.18 passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
5. Consent Agenda
Kristen Martin
Actions Taken

Order #1342 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. Mark McCarty.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
5.1. Approve Bills for May 2020 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Bills for May 2020 as presented by Board Treasurer

5.2. Approve Head Start bills for May 2020 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Head Start bills for May 2020 as presented by Board Treasurer

5.3. Approve salaries for May 2020 in accordance with the 2019-20 salary schedule
Recommended Motion

Approval of the salaries for May 2020 in accordance with the 2019-20 salary schedule

5.4. Approve Head Start salaries for May 2020 in accordance with the 2019-20 salary schedule
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Head Start salaries for May 2020 in accordance with the 2019-20 salary schedule

6. New Business
6.1. Action Items
6.1.1. Discussion and possible approval of the 2020-21 NTI Application
Christine Scott
Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2020-21 NTI Application

Actions Taken

Order #1343 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2020-21 NTI Application passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
6.1.2. Discussion and possible approval of the 2020-2021 Technology Plan
Cary Williams
Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2020-2021 Technology Plan

Actions Taken

Order #1344 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2020-2021 Technology Plan passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. Mark McCarty.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
6.1.3. Discussion and possible approval of the Division of School and Community Nutrition Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Eligibility Criteria and Pre-Implementation Steps
Linda Calhoun
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Division of School and Community Nutrition Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Eligibility Criteria and Pre-Implementation Steps

Actions Taken

Order #1345 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Division of School and Community Nutrition Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Eligibility Criteria and Pre-Implementation Steps passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. David Latherow.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
6.1.4. Discussion and possible approval of the All School Food Authorities Procurement Certification
Linda Calhoun
Recommended Motion

Approval of the All School Food Authorities Procurement Certification

Actions Taken

Order #1346 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the All School Food Authorities Procurement Certification passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. David Latherow.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
6.1.5. Discussion and possible approval of the Head Start COLA and Quality Improvement application and Budget
Lisa Henson
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Head Start COLA and Quality Improvement application and Budget

Actions Taken

Order #1347 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Head Start COLA and Quality Improvement application and Budget passed with a motion by Mr. Mark McCarty and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
6.1.6. Discussion and possible approval of the Head Start Refunding application and Budget
Lisa Henson
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Head Start Refunding application and Budget

Actions Taken

Order #1348 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Head Start Refunding application and Budget passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
6.1.7. Discussion and possible approval of the Addendum to the CINTAS Agreement currently being serviced to add hand sanitizing dispensers to each location within AISD
Lisa Henson
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Addendum to the CINTAS Agreement currently being serviced to add hand sanitizing dispensers to each location within AISD

Actions Taken

Order #1349 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Addendum to the CINTAS Agreement currently being serviced to add hand sanitizing dispensers to each location within AISD passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. Mark McCarty.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
6.1.8. Discussion and possible approval of the Contractual Agreement an Fee Schedule between the Ashland Board of Education and East Kentucky Psychological Resources for the 2020-2021 school year (pending board attorney approval)
Lisa Henson
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Contractual Agreement an Fee Schedule between the Ashland Board of Education and East Kentucky Psychological Resources for the 2020-2021 school year (pending board attorney approval)

Actions Taken

Order #1350 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Contractual Agreement an Fee Schedule between the Ashland Board of Education and East Kentucky Psychological Resources for the 2020-2021 school year (pending board attorney approval) passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
6.1.9. Discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ashland Board of Education and FRYSC Corps Youth Service Program and In Kind Donation Verification for the Ashland Blazer Youth Services Center (pending board attorney approval)
Lisa Henson
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ashland Board of Education and FRYSC Corps Youth Service Program and In Kind Donation Verification for the Ashland Blazer Youth Services Center (pending board attorney approval)

Actions Taken

Order #1351 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ashland Board of Education and FRYSC Corps Youth Service Program and In Kind Donation Verification for the Ashland Blazer Youth Services Center (pending board attorney approval) passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. David Latherow.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
6.1.10. Discussion and possible approval of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Community Work Transition Program Application (pending board attorney approval)
Lisa Henson
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Community Work Transition Program Application (pending board attorney approval)

Actions Taken

Order #1352 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Community Work Transition Program Application (pending board attorney approval) passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
6.1.11. Discussion and possible approval of the Professional Services Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Grayson Sppech Therapy, P.S.C. July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 (pending board attorney approval)
Lisa Henson
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Professional Services Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Grayson Sppech Therapy, P.S.C. July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 (pending board attorney approval)

Actions Taken

Order #1353 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Professional Services Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Grayson Sppech Therapy, P.S.C. July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 (pending board attorney approval) passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Mr. Mark McCarty.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
6.1.12. Discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Board of Education and Tri-State Speech Therapy, Inc. July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 (pending board attorney approval)
Lisa Henson
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Board of Education and Tri-State Speech Therapy, Inc. July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 (pending board attorney approval)

Actions Taken

Order #1354 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Board of Education and Tri-State Speech Therapy, Inc. July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 (pending board attorney approval) passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
7. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390
8. Personnel Action
8.1. Discussion and possible approval of the revised job description for District Athletic Director
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revised job description for District Athletic Director

Actions Taken

Order #1355 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised job description for District Athletic Director passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
9. Board Discussion
10. Adjourn
Bruce Morrison
Actions Taken

Order #1356 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Mark McCarty and a second by Mr. David Latherow.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes