Ashland Independent
September 28, 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 August 24, 2020 and the Special Meetings of September 9, 2020 and September 21, 2020
Bruce Morrison
Recommended Motion

Approval of the minutes of regular meeting of August 24, 2020 and the Special Meetings of September 9, 2020 and September 21, 2020

Actions Taken

Order #1446 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of regular meeting of August 24, 2020 and the Special Meetings of September 9, 2020 and September 21, 2020 passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Absent
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
3. Communications
3.1. Construction Update
Richard Oppenheimer
3.2. CATS Academy Student Showcase
Anita Laney
3.3. Head Start PIR Report
Lisa Henson
4. Treasurer's Report
4.1. Action Items
4.1.1. Discussion and possible approval of submitting a Kentucky School Bus Application Form (funded by Volkswagen settlement)
Kristen Martin
Recommended Motion

Approval of submitting a Kentucky School Bus Application Form (funded by Volkswagen settlement)

Actions Taken

Order #1447 - Motion Passed:  Approval of submitting a Kentucky School Bus Application Form (funded by Volkswagen settlement) passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. David Latherow.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Absent
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
4.1.2. Discussion and possible approval of New School Bus Purchase
Kristen Martin
Recommended Motion

Approval of New School Bus Purchase

Actions Taken

Order #1448 - Motion Passed:  Approval of New School Bus Purchase passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. David Latherow.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Absent
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
4.1.3. Discussion and possible approval of: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EQUIPMENT LEASE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE KENTUCKY INTERLOCAL SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION AND THE BOARD PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION AND LEASING OF SCHOOL BUSES AND APPROVING GENERALLY THE PLAN OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION OF SCHOOL BUSES FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Kristen Martin
Recommended Motion

APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EQUIPMENT LEASE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE KENTUCKY INTERLOCAL SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION AND THE BOARD PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION AND LEASING OF SCHOOL BUSES AND APPROVING GENERALLY THE PLAN OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION OF SCHOOL BUSES FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Actions Taken

Order #1449 - Motion Passed:  APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EQUIPMENT LEASE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE KENTUCKY INTERLOCAL SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION AND THE BOARD PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION AND LEASING OF SCHOOL BUSES AND APPROVING GENERALLY THE PLAN OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION OF SCHOOL BUSES FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. David Latherow.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Absent
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
4.1.4. Amend Motion for Agenda Item 4.1.5
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Amendment of Motion for Agenda Item 4.1.5

Actions Taken

Order #1450 - Motion Passed:  Amendment of Motion for Agenda Item 4.1.5 passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Absent
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
4.1.5. Discussion and possible approval of pay application 1 for the Paul G. Blazer Hillside Stabilization Project to Allen Construction & Development, LLC in the amount of $58,162.34
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of pay application 1 for the Paul G. Blazer Hillside Stabilization Project to Allen Construction & Development, LLC in the amount of $54,488.34 and for direct purchase orders totaling $11,816.59 ($9.996.50 to Foster Supply, Inc. and $1,820.09 to Mountain Materials, Inc.)

Actions Taken

Order #1451 - Motion Passed:  Approval of pay application 1 for the Paul G. Blazer Hillside Stabilization Project to Allen Construction & Development, LLC in the amount of $54,488.34 and for direct purchase orders totaling $11,816.59 ($9.996.50 to Foster Supply, Inc. and $1,820.09 to Mountain Materials, Inc.) passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Absent
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
4.1.6. Discussion and possible approval of the Contract Modification (dates only) for the 2019-2020 21st Century Community Learning Centers Memorandum of Agreement Modification 1 (new dates September 30, 2020 to September 30, 2021)
Kristen Martin
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Contract Modification (dates only) for the 2019-2020 21st Century Community Learning Centers Memorandum of Agreement Modification 1 (new dates September 30, 2020 to September 30, 2021)

Actions Taken

Order #1452 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Contract Modification (dates only) for the 2019-2020 21st Century Community Learning Centers Memorandum of Agreement Modification 1 (new dates September 30, 2020 to September 30, 2021) passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. David Latherow.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Absent
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
4.1.7. Discussion and possible approval of a 1% salary increase for Certified staff
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of a 1% salary increase for Certified staff

Actions Taken

Order #1453 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a 1% salary increase for Certified staff passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

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

Order #1454 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. David Latherow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. New Business
6.1. Action Items
6.1.1. Discussion and possible approval of entering into an Agreement with Spectrum Enterprise pending board attorney approval
Cary Williams
Recommended Motion

Approval of entering into an Agreement with Spectrum Enterprise pending board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #1455 - Motion Passed:  Approval of entering into an Agreement with Spectrum Enterprise 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 Absent
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
6.1.2. Presentation of the Data Security and Breach Notification Best Practice Guide from KDE
Cary Williams
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Data Security and Breach Notification Best Practice Guide from KDE

Actions Taken

Order #1456 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Data Security and Breach Notification Best Practice Guide from KDE passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Absent
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
6.1.3. Discussion and possible approval of the Title IX Sexual Harrassment KSBA 2020 Interim Policy & Procedure Update due to new regulations that went into effect August 14, 2020
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Title IX Sexual Harrassment KSBA 2020 Interim Policy & Procedure Update at first emergency reading (Per Policy 01.5) due to new regulations that went into effect August 14, 2020

Actions Taken

Order #1457 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Title IX Sexual Harrassment KSBA 2020 Interim Policy & Procedure Update at first emergency reading (Per Policy 01.5) due to new regulations that went into effect August 14, 2020 passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Absent
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
6.1.4. Discussion and possible approval of the Health Services Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Ashland Hospital Corporation d/b/a King's Daughters Medical Center pending board attorney approval
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Health Services Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Ashland Hospital Corporation d/b/a King's Daughters Medical Center pending board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #1458 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Health Services Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Ashland Hospital Corporation d/b/a King's Daughters Medical Center 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 Absent
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
7. By Consent
7.1. Approve fundraiser requests as listed
Bruce Morrison
Recommended Motion

Approval of fundraisers

Actions Taken

Order #1459 - Motion Passed:  Approval of fundraisers passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Absent
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. Personnel Action
9.1. Discussion and possible approval of the hiring of a full-time Virtual Elementary Teacher
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the hiring of a full-time Virtual Elementary Teacher

Actions Taken

Order #1460 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the hiring of a full-time Virtual Elementary Teacher passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Mr. Mark McCarty Absent
Mr. R. Bruce Morrison Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
10. Approve Surplus Items
Bruce Morrison
Recommended Motion

Approval of Surplus Items

Actions Taken

Order #1461 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Surplus Items passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

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

Order #1462 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

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