Ashland Independent
January 25, 2021 5:15 PM
Ashland Board of Education
1. Call to Order
David Latherow
1.1. Pledge to the Flag
2. Discussion and possible approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting from December 14, 2020, and the Organizational Meeting Minutes and Special Meeting Minutes from January 5, 2021
David Latherow
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting from December 14, 2020, and the Organizational Meeting Minutes and Special Meeting Minutes from January 5, 2021

Actions Taken

Order #1506 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting from December 14, 2020, and the Organizational Meeting Minutes and Special Meeting Minutes from January 5, 2021 passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
3. Communications
3.1. Amendment to Agenda
David Latherow
Recommended Motion

Amendment to the Agenda

Actions Taken

Order #1507 - Motion Passed:  Amendment to the Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
3.2. Review and discussion of the 2022 Draft Budget Report per KRS 160.470(6)
D. Sean Howard
3.3. Construction Update
Richard Oppenheimer
3.4. Head Start PIR Report
Phillip Caudill
4. Treasurer's Report
4.1. Action Items
4.1.1. Discussion and possible approval of Pay Application No. 1 to Allen Construction, LLC in the amount of $309,421.57 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Security Upgrades and Roofing Project
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of Pay Application No. 1 to Allen Construction, LLC in the amount of $309,421.57 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Security Upgrades and Roofing Project

Actions Taken

Order #1508 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application No. 1 to Allen Construction, LLC in the amount of $309,421.57 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Security Upgrades and Roofing Project passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
4.1.2. Discussion and possible approval of Pay Application No. 5 to Allen Construction, LLC in the amount of $534,888.31 for Paul G. Blazer High School Hillside Stabilization Project
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of Pay Application No. 5 to Allen Construction, LLC in the amount of $534,888.31 for Paul G. Blazer High School Hillside Stabilization Project

Actions Taken

Order #1509 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application No. 5 to Allen Construction, LLC in the amount of $534,888.31 for Paul G. Blazer High School Hillside Stabilization Project passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
4.1.3. Discussion and possible approval of Change Order No. 002 to Allen Construction, LLC in the amount of $62,391.27 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Hillside Stabilization Project, pending approval of KDE
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of Change Order No. 002 to Allen Construction, LLC in the amount of $62,391.27 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Hillside Stabilization Project, pending approval of KDE

Actions Taken

Order #1510 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order No. 002 to Allen Construction, LLC in the amount of $62,391.27 for the Paul G. Blazer High School Hillside Stabilization Project, pending approval of KDE passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
5. Consent Agenda
Kristen Martin
Actions Taken

Order #1511 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
5.1. Approve Bills for January 2021 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Bills for January 2021 as presented by Board Treasurer

5.2. Approve Head Start bills for January 2021 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Head Start bills for January 2021 as presented by Board Treasurer

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

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

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

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

6. New Business
6.1. Action Items
6.1.1. Amendment to the Agenda
David Latherow
Recommended Motion

Amendment to the Agenda

Actions Taken

Order #1512 - Motion Passed:  Amendment to the Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Dr. Patsy Lindsey.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
6.1.2. Discussion and possible approval of the 2020-2021 Dual Credit Memorandum of Agreement between Ashland Community and Technical College and Ashland Independent Schools
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2020-2021 Dual Credit Memorandum of Agreement between Ashland Community and Technical College and Ashland Independent Schools

Actions Taken

Order #1513 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2020-2021 Dual Credit Memorandum of Agreement between Ashland Community and Technical College and Ashland Independent Schools pending Board Attorney approval passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
7. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390
David Latherow
8. Personnel Action
8.1. Discussion and possible approval of AISD district employees who are diagnosed with COVID or are required by a health official to quarantine due to a close contact with someone with COVID be granted up to 10 days of paid leave, but not longer than the period of required quarantine. This additional leave will be provided until the employee is at least 7 calendar days past the final dose of the complete vaccination series for the COVID vaccine, unless the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") or the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") recommend against someone with the employee's health conditions receiving the vaccine. This additional leave will not apply to employees who decline the vaccine for reasons other than CDC or FDA recommendations
David Latherow
Recommended Motion

Approval of AISD district employees who are diagnosed with COVID or are required by a health official to quarantine due to a close contact with someone with COVID be granted up to 10 days of paid leave, but not longer than the period of required quarantine. This additional leave will be provided until the employee is at least 7 calendar days past the final dose of the complete vaccination series for the COVID vaccine, unless the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") or the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") recommend against someone with the employee's health conditions receiving the vaccine. This additional leave will not apply to employees who decline the vaccine for reasons other than CDC or FDA recommendations1

Actions Taken

Order #1514 - Motion Passed:  Approval of AISD district employees who are diagnosed with COVID or are required by a health official to quarantine due to a close contact with someone with COVID be granted up to 10 days of paid leave, but not longer than the period of required quarantine. This additional leave will be provided until the employee is at least 7 calendar days past the final dose of the complete vaccination series for the COVID vaccine, unless the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") or the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") recommend against someone with the employee's health conditions receiving the vaccine. This additional leave will not apply to employees who decline the vaccine for reasons other than CDC or FDA recommendations1 passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
8.2. Discussion and possible approval of appointing Phillip Caudill as Chairperson of the Certified Evaluation Appeals Committee
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of appointing Phillip Caudill as Chairperson of the Certified Evaluation Appeals Committee

Actions Taken

Order #1515 - Motion Passed:  Approval of appointing Phillip Caudill as Chairperson of the Certified Evaluation Appeals Committee passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
8.3. Discussion and possible approval of appointing Susan Vance as ARC Chairperson
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of appointing Susan Vance as ARC Chairperson

Actions Taken

Order #1516 - Motion Passed:  Approval of appointing Susan Vance as ARC Chairperson passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
9. Donations
David Latherow
10. Approve Surplus Items
David Latherow
Recommended Motion

Approval of Surplus Items

Actions Taken

Order #1517 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Surplus Items passed with a motion by Dr. Patsy Lindsey and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
11. Board Discussion
David Latherow
12. Adjourn
David Latherow
Actions Taken

Order #1518 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Ashley Layman and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Patsy Lindsey Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes