Ashland Independent
January 22, 2024 5:15 PM
Ashland Board of Education
1. Call to Order
David Latherow
1.1. Pledge to the Flag
David Latherow
2. Discussion and possible approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 18, 2023, Organizational Meeting of January 5, 2024, and Special Meeting of January 5, 2024
David Latherow
Recommended Motion

Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 18, 2023, Organizational Meeting of January 5, 2024, and Special Meeting of January 5, 2024

Actions Taken

Order #2203 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 18, 2023, Organizational Meeting of January 5, 2024, and Special Meeting of January 5, 2024 passed with a motion by Ms. Ashley Layman 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. Communications
David Latherow
3.1. AMS & Poage Student Showcase
3.2. Public Comments
David Latherow
3.3. Construction Update
Richard Oppenheimer
3.3.1. Putnam Stadium Renovation Project
Greg Jackson
3.3.2. Discussion and possible approval of the final plans and specifications for Putnam Stadium Renovation
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Aapproval of the final plans and specifications for Putnam Stadium Renovation

Actions Taken

Order #2204 - Motion Passed:  Aapproval of the final plans and specifications for Putnam Stadium Renovation passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3.3.3. Discussion and possible approval of the BG-3 for the Putnam Stadium Renovation
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the BG-3 for the Putnam Stadium Renovation

Actions Taken

Order #2205 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG-3 for the Putnam Stadium Renovation passed with a motion by Ms. Ashley Layman 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
3.3.4. Discussion and possible approval of the additional survey work connected to the Putnam Stadium Renovation
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the additional survey work connected to the Putnam Stadium Renovation

Actions Taken

Order #2206 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the additional survey work connected to the Putnam Stadium Renovation passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3.3.5. Discussion and possible approval of the BG-1 for property acquisition, Project 24-181
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the BG-1 for property acquisition, Project 24-181

Actions Taken

Order #2207 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG-1 for property acquisition, Project 24-181 passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3.3.6. Discussion and possible approval of the BG-1 for property acquisition, project 24-182
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the BG-1 for property acquisition, project 24-182

Actions Taken

Order #2208 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG-1 for property acquisition, project 24-182 passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
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 FY 2025 Draft Budget
David Greene
Recommended Motion

Approval of the FY 2025 Draft Budget

Actions Taken

Order #2209 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the FY 2025 Draft Budget passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
4.2. Discussion and possible approval of three (3) new bus purchases through KISTA
David Greene
Recommended Motion

Approval of three (3) new bus purchases through KISTA

Actions Taken

Order #2210 - Motion Passed:  Approval of three (3) new bus purchases through KISTA 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
5. Treasurer's Consent
David Greene
Recommended Motion

Approval of Treasurer's Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2211 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Treasurer's Consent passed with a motion by Ms. Ashley Layman 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 January 2024 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Bills for January 2024 as presented by Board Treasurer

5.2. Approve Head Start bills for January 2024 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Head Start bills for January 2024 as presented by Board Treasurer

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

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

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

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

6. New Business Action Items
6.1. Upon the recommendation of AMS Principal Rebecca Howell, discussion and possible approval of accepting the resignation of the AMS Cheer Booster President and Secretary
Rebecca Howell
Recommended Motion

Approval of accepting the resignation of the AMS Cheer Booster President and Secretary

Actions Taken

Order #2212 - Motion Passed:  Approval of accepting the resignation of the AMS Cheer Booster President and Secretary passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
6.2. Upon the recommendation of AMS Principal Rebecca Howell, discussion and possible approval of the permanent dissolution of the AMS Cheer Booster Club
Rebecca Howell
Recommended Motion

Approval of the permanent dissolution of the AMS Cheer Booster Club

Actions Taken

Order #2213 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the permanent dissolution of the AMS Cheer Booster Club passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
6.3. Discussion and possible approval of the Family Resource and Youth Services Centers School District Assurance Certifications
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Family Resource and Youth Services Centers School District Assurance Certifications

Actions Taken

Order #2214 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Family Resource and Youth Services Centers School District Assurance Certifications 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
6.4. Discussion and possible approval of the Shortened School Day Waiver Request for a student at Poage Elementary School
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Shortened School Day Waiver Request for a student at Poage Elementary School

Actions Taken

Order #2215 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Shortened School Day Waiver Request for a student at Poage Elementary School 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
6.5. Discussion and possible approval of the proposed speech contractor for maternity leave for Hager/Crabbe
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the proposed speech contractor for maternity leave for Hager/Crabbe

Actions Taken

Order #2216 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the proposed speech contractor for maternity leave for Hager/Crabbe 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
6.6. Discussion and possible approval of the Affiliation Agreement for Social Work Field Education between the Department of Social Work at Marshall University College of Health Professions (MUCOHP) and the Ashland Board of Education for the purpose of establishing a field education program for experiential training of students in the Marshall University Social Work BSW and MSW Programs pending Board Attorney approval
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Affiliation Agreement for Social Work Field Education between the Department of Social Work at Marshall University College of Health Professions (MUCOHP) and the Ashland Board of Education for the purpose of establishing a field education program for experiential training of students in the Marshall University Social Work BSW and MSW Programs pending Board Attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2217 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Affiliation Agreement for Social Work Field Education between the Department of Social Work at Marshall University College of Health Professions (MUCOHP) and the Ashland Board of Education for the purpose of establishing a field education program for experiential training of students in the Marshall University Social Work BSW and MSW Programs pending Board Attorney approval 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
7. New Business Consent
David Latherow
Recommended Motion

New Business Consent

7.1. Donations
8. Old and Unfinished Business
David Latherow
8.1. Second reading and adoption of the new "Board of Education Public Comments Policy"
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Second reading and adoption of the new "Board of Education Public Comments Policy"

Actions Taken

Order #2218 - Motion Passed:  Second reading and adoption of the new "Board of Education Public Comments Policy" passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

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
David Latherow
10. Personnel Action
David Latherow
10.1. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to the Substitute Teacher Salary Schedule
David Greene
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revision to the Substitute Teacher Salary Schedule

Actions Taken

Order #2219 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revision to the Substitute Teacher Salary Schedule passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

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

Adjournment

Actions Taken

Order #2220 - 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