Ashland Independent
March 25, 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 February 26, 2024 and Special Meeting of March 5, 2024
David Latherow
Recommended Motion

Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 26, 2024 and Special Meeting of March 5, 2024

Actions Taken

Order #2244 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 26, 2024 and Special Meeting of March 5, 2024 passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Dr. Matthew Lewis.

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

Order #2245 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 26, 2024 and Special Meeting of March 5, 2024 passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Dr. Matthew Lewis.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Absent
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3.1. Head Start PIR Report
Phillip Caudill
3.2. Discussion and possible approval of a revised shortened day waiver for a student at Oakview
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of a revised shortened day waiver for a student at Oakview

Actions Taken

Order #2246 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a revised shortened day waiver for a student at Oakview passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Dr. Matthew Lewis.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Absent
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3.3. Discussion and possible approval of a shortened day waiver for a student at AMS
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of a shortened day waiver for a student at AMS

Actions Taken

Order #2247 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a shortened day waiver for a student at AMS passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Absent
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3.4. Blazer Academic Team Update
Eric Lambert
3.5. Ashland Middle School CSIP
Rebecca Howell
3.6. Construction Update
Richard Oppenheimer
3.6.1. Discussion and possible approval of bidding for disposal of solid waste for the district
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of bidding for disposal of solid waste for the district

Actions Taken

Order #2248 - Motion Passed:  Approval of bidding for disposal of solid waste for the district passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Absent
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3.6.2. Discussion and possible approval of the payment to Allen Construction in the amount of $4,000.00 as final payment for services on the Hillside Stabilization Project for roadway improvement/corrections
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the payment to Allen Construction in the amount of $4,000.00 as final payment for services on the Hillside Stabilization Project for roadway improvement/corrections

Actions Taken

Order #2249 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the payment to Allen Construction in the amount of $4,000.00 as final payment for services on the Hillside Stabilization Project for roadway improvement/corrections passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Dr. Matthew Lewis.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Absent
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3.6.3. Discussion and possible approval of proposal for surveys
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of proposal for surveys

Actions Taken

Order #2250 - Motion Passed:  Approval of proposal for surveys passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Absent
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3.7. Public Comments
David Latherow
4. Treasurer's Action Items
4.1. Discussion and possible approval of FY2024 KETS 2nd offer of assistance in the amount of $23,906
David Greene
Recommended Motion

Approval of FY2024 KETS 2nd offer of assistance in the amount of $23,906

Actions Taken

Order #2251 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY2024 KETS 2nd offer of assistance in the amount of $23,906 passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Absent
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
4.2. Discussion and possible approval of FY2025 Student Accident Insurance through Roberts Insurance
David Greene
Recommended Motion

Approval of FY2025 Student Accident Insurance through Roberts Insurance

Actions Taken

Order #2252 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY2025 Student Accident Insurance through Roberts Insurance passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Dr. Matthew Lewis.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Absent
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
4.3. Discussion and possible approval of a copier lease agreement for Oakview Elementary
David Greene
Recommended Motion

Approval of a copier lease agreement for Oakview Elementary

Actions Taken

Order #2253 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a copier lease agreement for Oakview Elementary passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Absent
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 #2254 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Treasurer's 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 Absent
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
5.1. Approve Bills for March 2024 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. New Business Action Items
6.1. Discussion and possible approval of the 2023-2024 Revised Calendar
Christine Scott
Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2023-2024 Revised Calendar

Actions Taken

Order #2255 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2023-2024 Revised Calendar passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Dr. Matthew Lewis.

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

New Business Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2256 - 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 Absent
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
7.1. Fundraisers
7.2. Trips
8. Personnel Action
8.1. Discussion and possible approval of the revised job description for Early Childhood Behavior Specialist
Stacey Stevens
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revised job description for Early Childhood Behavior Specialist

Actions Taken

Order #2257 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised job description for Early Childhood Behavior Specialist passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Absent
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
8.2. Discussion and possible approval of the revised job description for Early Childhood Specialist
Stacey Stevens
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revised job description for Early Childhood Specialist

Actions Taken

Order #2258 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised job description for Early Childhood Specialist passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Absent
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. Board Discussion
David Latherow
10.1. Approval of Closed/Executive Session per KRS 61.801 (1)(f) to discuss Superintendent Evaluation
David Latherow
Recommended Motion

Approval of Closed/Executive Session per KRS 61.801 (1)(f) to discuss Superintendent Evaluation

Actions Taken

Order #2259 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Closed/Executive Session per KRS 61.801 (1)(f) to discuss Superintendent Evaluation passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Absent
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
10.2. Approval of exiting Closed Executive Session
David Latherow
Recommended Motion

Approval of exiting Closed Executive Session

Actions Taken

Order #2260 - Motion Passed:  Approval of exiting Closed Executive Session passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

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

Adjournment

Actions Taken

Order #2261 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Dr. Matthew Lewis.

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