Ashland Independent
September 25, 2023 5:15 PM
Ashland Board of Education
1. Call to Order
Ashley Layman
1.1. Pledge to the Flag
Ashley Layman
2. Discussion and possible approval of minutes from the Special Meeting of September 5, 2023 and September 20, 2023
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of minutes from the Special Meeting of September 5, 2023 and September 20, 2023

Actions Taken

Order #2124 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from the Special Meeting of September 5, 2023 and September 20, 2023 passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. David Latherow.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3. Communications
3.1. FFA Update
Madison Stachler & Buford Criswell
3.2. Public Comments
Ashley Layman
3.3. Construction Update
Richard Oppenheimer
3.3.1. Discussion and possible approval of the modernization/repair of elevator controls at Ashland Middle School
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the modernization/repair of elevator controls at Ashland Middle School

Actions Taken

Order #2125 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the modernization/repair of elevator controls at Ashland Middle School passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. David Latherow.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3.3.2. Architect presentation on Putnam Stadium
3.3.3. Amendment to the Agenda
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Amendment to the Agenda

Actions Taken

Order #2126 - Motion Passed:  Amendment to the Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Dr. Matthew Lewis.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3.3.4. Approval of adding to Item 3.3.5 to add "and solicit proposals for Geotech services"
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of adding to Item 3.3.5 to add "and solicit proposals for Geotech services"

Actions Taken

Order #2127 - Motion Passed:  Approval of adding to Item 3.3.5 to add "and solicit proposals for Geotech services" passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Dr. Matthew Lewis.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3.3.5. Discussion and possible approval of the survey proposal for Putnam Stadium renovation
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the survey proposal for Putnam Stadium renovation

Actions Taken

Order #2128 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the survey proposal for Putnam Stadium renovation and to solicit proposals for Geotech services passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. David Latherow.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3.4. Head Start PIR Report
Phillip Caudill
4. Treasurer's Action Items
4.1. Discussion and possible approval of the 2023-2024 working budget
David Greene
Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2023-2024 working budget

Actions Taken

Order #2129 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2023-2024 working budget passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. David Latherow.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Absent
4.2. Discussion and possible approval of the stipends of $2,000 each for Chorus and Orchestra
David Greene
Recommended Motion

Approval of the stipends of $2,000 each for Chorus and Orchestra

Actions Taken

Order #2130 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the stipends of $2,000 each for Chorus and Orchestra passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Dr. Matthew Lewis.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Absent
4.3. Discussion and possible approval of an amendment to the Classified Salary Schedule to reflect increases for Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Payable Clerk, Payroll/Benefits Specialist, and Payroll/Benefits Clerk positions
David Greene
Recommended Motion

Approval of an amendment to the Classified Salary Schedule to reflect increases for Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Payable Clerk, Payroll/Benefits Specialist, and Payroll/Benefits Clerk positions

Actions Taken

Order #2131 - Motion Passed:  Approval of an amendment to the Classified Salary Schedule to reflect increases for Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Payable Clerk, Payroll/Benefits Specialist, and Payroll/Benefits Clerk positions passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. David Latherow.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Absent
5. Treasurer's Consent
David Greene
Recommended Motion

Approval of Treasurer's Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2132 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Treasurer's Consent passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Dr. Matthew Lewis.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Absent
5.1. Approve Bills for September 2023 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Bills for September 2023 as presented by Board Treasurer

5.2. Approve Head Start bills for September 2023 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Head Start bills for September 2023 as presented by Board Treasurer

5.3. Approve salaries for September 2023 in accordance with the 2023-2024 salary schedule
Recommended Motion

Approval of the salaries for September 2023 in accordance with the 2023-2024 salary schedule

5.4. Approve Head Start salaries for September 2023 in accordance with the 2023-2024 salary schedule
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Head Start salaries for September 2023 in accordance with the 2023-2024 salary schedule

6. New Business Action Items
6.1. Discussion and possible approval of the School Resource Office Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and the City of Ashland for July 1, 2023 and thereafter unless and until terminated by either party
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the School Resource Office Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and the City of Ashland for July 1, 2023 and thereafter unless and until terminated by either party

Actions Taken

Order #2133 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the School Resource Office Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and the City of Ashland for July 1, 2023 and thereafter unless and until terminated by either party passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. David Latherow.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Absent
6.2. Discussion and possible approval of an Audit Committee consisting of the Superintendent, Finance Director, and 2 Board Members
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of an Audit Committee consisting of the Superintendent, Finance Director, and 2 Board Members

Actions Taken

Order #2134 - Motion Passed:  Approval of an Audit Committee consisting of the Superintendent, Finance Director, and 2 Board Members: Dr. Matt Lewis and Ashley Layman passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Dr. Matthew Lewis.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Absent
6.3. First Reading of the update to Policy 03.225 Expense Reimbursement
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

First Reading of the update to Policy 03.225 Expense Reimbursement

Actions Taken

Order #2135 - Motion Passed:  First Reading of the update to Policy 03.225 Expense Reimbursement passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. David Latherow.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Absent
7. New Business Consent
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

New Business Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2136 - Motion Passed:  New Business Consent passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Dr. Matthew Lewis.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Absent
7.1. Approve Fundraisers as listed
7.2. Surplus Items
Recommended Motion

Approval of Surplus items

7.3. Use of Facilities
7.4. Trip Requests
7.5. Donations
8. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390
9. Board Discussion
10. Motion and approval of moving into Closed/Executive Session for the following: 1) preliminary discussions relating to the evaluation of the Superintendent pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1)(k) and KRS 156.557(6)(a); and 2) for deliberations on the future acquisition or sale of real property by a public agency, but only when publicity would be likely to affect the value of a specific piece of property to be acquired for public use or sold by a public agency, pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) (b).
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of moving into Closed/Executive Session for the following: 1) preliminary discussions relating to the evaluation of the Superintendent pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1)(k) and KRS 156.557(6)(a); and 2) for deliberations on the future acquisition or sale of real property by a public agency, but only when publicity would be likely to affect the value of a specific piece of property to be acquired for public use or sold by a public agency, pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) (b).

Actions Taken

Order #2137 - Motion Passed:  at 6:04 p.m. Approval of moving into Closed/Executive Session for the following: 1) preliminary discussions relating to the evaluation of the Superintendent pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1)(k) and KRS 156.557(6)(a); and 2) for deliberations on the future acquisition or sale of real property by a public agency, but only when publicity would be likely to affect the value of a specific piece of property to be acquired for public use or sold by a public agency, pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) (b). passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Dr. Matthew Lewis.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Absent
11. Motion to exit Closed/Executive Session
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Exiting Closed/Executive Session

Actions Taken

Order #2138 - Motion Passed:  At 7:36 p.m. Approval of exiting Closed/Executive Session passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. David Latherow.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Absent
12. Amendment to the Agenda
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Amendment to the Agenda

Actions Taken

Order #2139 - Motion Passed:  Amendment to the Agenda passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. David Latherow.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Absent
13. Approval of authorizing the Superintendent to investigate the future acquisition or sale of real property
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of authorizing the Superintendent to investigate the future acquisition or sale of real property

Actions Taken

Order #2140 - Motion Passed:  Approval of authorizing the Superintendent to investigate the future acquisition or sale of real property passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. David Latherow.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Absent
14. Adjourn
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Adjournment

Actions Taken

Order #2141 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. David Latherow.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Absent