Ashland Independent
August 24, 2020 5:15 PM
Ashland Board of Education
1. Call to Order
1.1. Pledge to the Flag
2. Approve the minutes of regular meeting of July 27, 2020 and the Special Meeting of August 13, 2020
Bruce Morrison
Recommended Motion

Approval of the minutes of regular meeting of July 27, 2020 and the Special Meeting of August 13, 2020

Actions Taken

Order #1421 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of regular meeting of July 27, 2020 and the Special Meeting of August 13, 2020 passed with a motion by Mr. Mark McCarty and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Absent
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
3. Communications
3.1. Construction Update
Richard Oppenheimer
4. Treasurer's Report
4.1. Action Items
4.1.1. Discussion and possible approval of adopting a Resolution authorizing the Ashland Independent District Finance Corporation to issue revenue bonds
Lincoln Theinert
Recommended Motion

Approval of adopting a Resolution authorizing the Ashland Independent District Finance Corporation to issue revenue bonds

Actions Taken

Order #1422 - Motion Passed:  Approval of adopting a Resolution authorizing the Ashland Independent District Finance Corporation to issue revenue bonds passed with a motion by Mr. Mark McCarty and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Absent
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
4.1.2. Discussion and possible approval of awarding the Contract for the Paul Blazer High School Security Upgrades Building No. 2 Re-Roof and Canopy Replacement to Allen Construction Company
Kevin Cheek
Recommended Motion

Approval of awarding the Contract for the Paul Blazer High School Security Upgrades Building No. 2 Re-Roof and Canopy Replacement to Allen Construction Company

Actions Taken

Order #1423 - Motion Passed:  Approval of awarding the Contract for the Paul Blazer High School Security Upgrades Building No. 2 Re-Roof and Canopy Replacement to Allen Construction Company passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. Mark McCarty.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Absent
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
4.1.3. Discussion and possible approval of the post-bid revisions to the BG-1 for the Paul Blazer High School projects (BG No. 20-240) for submittal to KDE
Kevin Cheek
Recommended Motion

Approval of the post-bid revisions to the BG-1 for the Paul Blazer High School projects (BG No. 20-240) for submittal to KDE

Actions Taken

Order #1424 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the post-bid revisions to the BG-1 for the Paul Blazer High School projects (BG No. 20-240) for submittal to KDE passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. Mark McCarty.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Absent
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
4.1.4. Discussion and possible approval of an annual line of credit for FY21 per KRS 160.540
Kristen Martin
Recommended Motion

Approval of an annual line of credit for FY21 per KRS 160.540

Actions Taken

Order #1425 - Motion Passed:  Approval of an annual line of credit for FY21 per KRS 160.540 passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. Mark McCarty.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Absent
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
4.1.5. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to the 2020-2021 Administrative Salary Schedule to reflect the new Principal at Charles Russell Elementary
Kristen Martin
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revision to the 2020-2021 Administrative Salary Schedule to reflect the new Principal at Charles Russell Elementary

Actions Taken

Order #1426 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revision to the 2020-2021 Administrative Salary Schedule to reflect the new Principal at Charles Russell Elementary passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. Mark McCarty.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Absent
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
4.1.6. Discussion and possible approval of the revised 2020-2021 Classified Salary Schedule for the Health and Wellness Coordinator
Lisa henson
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revised 2020-2021 Classified Salary Schedule for the Health and Wellness Coordinator

Actions Taken

Order #1427 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised 2020-2021 Classified Salary Schedule for the Health and Wellness Coordinator passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. Mark McCarty.

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

Order #1428 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. Mark McCarty.

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

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

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

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

5.3. Approve salaries for August 2020 in accordance with the 2020-2021 salary schedule
Recommended Motion

Approval of the salaries for August 2020 in accordance with the 2020-2021 salary schedule

5.4. Approve Head Start salaries for August 2020 in accordance with the 2020-2021 salary schedule
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Head Start salaries for August 2020 in accordance with the 2020-2021 salary schedule

6. New Business
6.1. Action Items
6.1.1. Discussion and possible approval of the License Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and PresenceLearning, Inc. pending board attorney approval
Lisa Henson
Recommended Motion

Approval of the License Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and PresenceLearning, Inc. pending board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #1429 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the License Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and PresenceLearning, Inc. pending board attorney approval passed with a motion by Mr. Mark McCarty and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Absent
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
7. Personnel Action
7.1. Discussion and possible approval of the use of Emergency Substitute Teachers for the 2020-2021 school year
Recommended Motion

Approval of the use of Emergency Substitute Teachers for the 2020-2021 school year

Actions Taken

Order #1430 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the use of Emergency Substitute Teachers for the 2020-2021 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Mark McCarty and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Absent
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
7.2. Discussion and possible approval of the creation of an Intervention Teacher at Oakview to service primary students
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the creation of an Intervention Teacher at Oakview to service primary students

Actions Taken

Order #1431 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the creation of an Intervention Teacher at Oakview to service primary students passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. Mark McCarty.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Absent
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
7.3. Discussion and possible approval of creating and hiring an additional custodian at Poage Elementary (one year position only)
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of creating and hiring an additional custodian at Poage Elementary (one year position only)

Actions Taken

Order #1432 - Motion Passed:  Approval of creating and hiring an additional custodian at Poage Elementary (one year position only) passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. Mark McCarty.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Absent
Mr. Mark McCarty Yes
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
8. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390
Bruce Morrison
9. Approve Surplus Items
Bruce Morrison
Recommended Motion

Approval of Surplus Items

Actions Taken

Order #1433 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Surplus Items passed with a motion by Mr. Mark McCarty and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

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

Order #1434 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Mark McCarty and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

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