Ashland Independent
October 23, 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 Regular Meeting of September 25, 2023
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 25, 2023

Actions Taken

Order #2142 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 25, 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 Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3. Communications
Ashley Layman
3.1. Public Comments
3.2. Construction Update
Richard Oppenheimer
3.2.1. Discussion and possible approval of the Owner-Architect Contract for Putnam Stadium Renovations
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of Owner-Architect Contract for Putnam Stadium Renovations

Actions Taken

Order #2143 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Owner-Architect Contract for Putnam Stadium Renovations passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3.2.2. Discussion and possible approval of Geotechnical Investigation
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of Geotechnical Investigation

Actions Taken

Order #2144 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Geotechnical Investigation passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Dr. Matthew Lewis.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3.2.3. Discussion and possible approval of replacing HVAC at Crabbe and Poage
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of replacing HVAC at Crabbe and Poage

Actions Taken

Order #2145 - Motion Passed:  Approval of replacing HVAC at Crabbe and Poage 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 Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3.3. Head Start PIR Report
Phillip Caudill
4. Treasurer's Action Items
4.1. Discussion and possible approval of FY2024 KETS 1st offer of assistance in the amount of $31,875
David Greene
Recommended Motion

Approval of FY2024 KETS 1st offer of assistance in the amount of $31,875

Actions Taken

Order #2146 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY2024 KETS 1st offer of assistance in the amount of $31,875 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 Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
5. Treasurer's Consent
David Greene
Recommended Motion

Approval of Treasurer's Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2147 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Treasurer's Consent passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. New Business Action Items
6.1. Discussion and possible approval of the Clinical Memorandum of Agreement with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System between Paul G. Blazer High School and Coal Grove Pharmacy
Linda Calhoun
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Clinical Memorandum of Agreement with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System between Paul G. Blazer High School and Coal Grove Pharmacy

Actions Taken

Order #2148 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Clinical Memorandum of Agreement with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System between Paul G. Blazer High School and Coal Grove Pharmacy 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 Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
6.2. Discussion and possible award of the 2023-2024 Pizza Bid
Linda Calhoun
Recommended Motion

Approval of the award of the 2023-2024 Pizza Bid to ????

Actions Taken

Order #2149 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the award of the 2023-2024 Pizza Bid to Rapid Fire Pizza 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 Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
6.3. Amendment to the Agenda to add a Services Agreement for pizza services
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Amendment to the Agenda

Actions Taken

Order #2150 - Motion Passed:  Amendment to the Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
6.4. Discussion and possible approval of the Services Agreement between the Board of Education and Big Blue Pizza, LLC (Rapid Fire Pizza) pending board attorney approval
Linda Calhoun
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Services Agreement between the Board of Education and Big Blue Pizza, LLC (Rapid Fire Pizza) pending board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2151 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Services Agreement between the Board of Education and Big Blue Pizza, LLC (Rapid Fire Pizza) pending board attorney approval 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 Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
6.5. 2024-2025 Calendar Discussion
Christine Scott
6.6. 2022-2023 Dropout Report
Christine Scott
6.7. Discussion and possible approval of the Orientation and Mobility and VI Services Contract between the Ashland Board of Education and Karen White pending board attorney approval.
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Orientation and Mobility and VI Services Contract between the Ashland Board of Education and Karen White pending board attorney approval.

Actions Taken

Order #2152 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Orientation and Mobility and VI Services Contract between the Ashland Board of Education and Karen White pending board attorney approval. passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
6.8. Discussion and possible approval of the shortened day waiver for two students at Oakview Elementary School
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the shortened day waiver for two students at Oakview Elementary School

Actions Taken

Order #2153 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the shortened day waiver for two students at Oakview Elementary School passed with a motion by Mr. David Latherow and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
6.9. Discussion and possible approval of the Student Teacher Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Campbellsville University, pending board attorney approval
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Student Teacher Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Campbellsville University, pending board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2154 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Student Teacher Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and Campbellsville University, pending board attorney approval 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 Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
6.10. Discussion and possible approval of the Renewal Lease & Facilities Use Agreement between Ashland Youth Basketball League, Inc. "AYBL", Ashland Youth Volleyball League, Inc. "AYVL" and the Board of Education, October 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Renewal Lease & Facilities Use Agreement between Ashland Youth Basketball League, Inc. "AYBL", Ashland Youth Volleyball League, Inc. "AYVL" and the Board of Education, October 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024

Actions Taken

Order #2155 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Renewal Lease & Facilities Use Agreement between Ashland Youth Basketball League, Inc. "AYBL", Ashland Youth Volleyball League, Inc. "AYVL" and the Board of Education, October 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024 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 Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
6.11. Discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ashland Board of Education and University of the Cumberlands for student teachers, pending board attorney approval
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ashland Board of Education and University of the Cumberlands for student teachers, pending board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2156 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ashland Board of Education and University of the Cumberlands for student teachers, pending board attorney approval 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 Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
7. New Business Consent
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

New Business Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2157 - Motion Passed:  New Business Consent passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
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. Old and Unfinished Business
8.1. Second Reading and adoption of the update to Policy 03.225 Expense Reimbursement
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Adoption of the update to Policy 03.225 Expense Reimbursement

Actions Taken

Order #2158 - Motion Passed:  Adoption of the update to Policy 03.225 Expense Reimbursement passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Dr. Matthew Lewis.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
9. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390
10. Personnel Action
10.1. Discussion and possible approval of adding an additional Lego Robotics Coach at Ashland Middle School with a stipend of $1,000.00.
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of adding an additional Lego Robotics Coach at Ashland Middle School with a stipend of $1,000.00.

Actions Taken

Order #2159 - Motion Passed:  Approval of adding an additional Lego Robotics Coach at Ashland Middle School with a stipend of $1,000.00. 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 Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
10.2. Discussion and possible approval of the addition of an Assistant Wrestling Coach with a stipend of $1,500.00.
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the addition of an Assistant Wrestling Coach with a stipend of $1,500.00.

Actions Taken

Order #2160 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the addition of an Assistant Wrestling Coach with a stipend of $1,500.00. 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 Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
10.3. Discussion and possible approval of the Certified Evaluation Appeals Committee Representatives for the 2023-2024 school year
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Certified Evaluation Appeals Committee Representatives for the 2023-2024 school year

Actions Taken

Order #2161 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Certified Evaluation Appeals Committee Representatives for the 2023-2024 school year 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 Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
11. Amendment to the Agenda to add two Use of Facility Requests
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of Amendment to the Agenda to add two Use of Facility Requests

Actions Taken

Order #2162 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Amendment to the Agenda to add two Use of Facility Requests passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Dr. Matthew Lewis.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
12. Discussion and possible approval of the Ashland Area YMCA Facility Usage Agreement pending board attorney approval
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Ashland Area YMCA Facility Usage Agreement pending board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2163 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Ashland Area YMCA Facility Usage Agreement 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 Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
13. Discussion and possible approval of the Use of District Property Request from Christian Faith Outreach
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Use of District Property Request from Christian Faith Outreach

Actions Taken

Order #2164 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Use of District Property Request from Christian Faith Outreach passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Dr. Matthew Lewis.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
14. Board Discussion
15. Motion and approval of moving into Closed/Executive Session 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 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 #2165 - Motion Passed:  Approval of moving into Closed/Executive Session 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 Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
16. Motion to exit Closed/Executive Session
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Exiting Closed/Executive Session

Actions Taken

Order #2166 - Motion Passed:  Exiting Closed/Executive Session 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 Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
17. Discussion and possible approval of potential facility usage
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of potential facility usage

Actions Taken

Order #2167 - Motion Passed:  Approval of potential facility usage authorizing Superintendent to proceed with steps to obtain approval for the acquisition of two (2) properties 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 Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
18. Adjourn
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Adjournment

Actions Taken

Order #2168 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

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