Ashland Independent
April 30, 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 March 25, 2024
David Latherow
Recommended Motion

Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 25, 2024

Actions Taken

Order #2262 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 25, 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
3.1. Oakview Academic Team
Braun Ream
3.2. Ashland Middle School CSIP
Rebecca Howell
3.3. Head Start PIR Report
Phillip Caudill
3.4. Construction Update
Richard Oppenheimer
3.4.1. Discussion and possible approval of the BG-5 Closeout Form for the Property Acquisition of 2140 Galloway Street (24-182)
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the BG-5 Closeout Form for the Property Acquisition of 2140 Galloway Street (24-182)

Actions Taken

Motion Withdrawn:  Approval of the BG-5 Closeout Form for the Property Acquisition of 2140 Galloway Street (24-182) was withdrawn by Dr. Matthew Lewis.

3.5. Putnam Stadium Project Update
Greg Jackson
4. Treasurer's Action Items
4.1. Discussion and possible approval of a new contract with Matt Wireman, District Finance Consultant
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of a new contract with Matt Wireman, District Finance Consultant

Actions Taken

Order #2263 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a new contract with Matt Wireman, District Finance Consultant 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 awarding the FY2024 audit contract to Shad Allen, CPA
David Greene
Recommended Motion

Approval of awarding the FY2024 audit contract to Shad Allen, CPA

Actions Taken

Order #2264 - Motion Passed:  Approval of awarding the FY2024 audit contract to Shad Allen, CPA 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
5. Treasurer's Consent
Recommended Motion

Approval of Treasurer's Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2265 - 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 April 2024 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. New Business Action Items
6.1. Discussion and possible approval of the School Emergency Day Waiver Request for April 10, 2024 at Blazer High School
Christine Scott
Recommended Motion

Approval of the School Emergency Day Waiver Request for April 10, 2024 at Blazer High School

Actions Taken

Order #2266 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the School Emergency Day Waiver Request for April 10, 2024 at Blazer High School 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
6.2. Discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Understanding MOU) between Above and Beyond ABA Therapy for Autism and More and the Ashland Board of Education
Philip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding MOU) between Above and Beyond ABA Therapy for Autism and More and the Ashland Board of Education

Actions Taken

Order #2267 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding MOU) between Above and Beyond ABA Therapy for Autism and More and the Ashland Board of Education 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
6.3. Discussion and possible approval of a Shortened Day Waiver request for a student at Oakview
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion

Approval of a Shortened Day Waiver request for a student at Oakview

Actions Taken

Order #2268 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a Shortened Day Waiver request for a student at Oakview 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
6.4. Discussion and possible approval of the PowerSchool Quote for Onbarding Subscription for the 2024-2025 school year in the amount of $8,188.92
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the PowerSchool Quote for Onbarding Subscription for the 2024-2025 school year in the amount of $8,188.92

Actions Taken

Order #2269 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the PowerSchool Quote for Onbarding Subscription for the 2024-2025 school year in the amount of $8,188.92 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
6.5. Discussion and possible approval of the Community Eligibility Provision Intent to Participate offered by USDA's National School Lunch Program
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Community Eligibility Provision Intent to Participate offered by USDA's National School Lunch Program

Actions Taken

Order #2270 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Community Eligibility Provision Intent to Participate offered by USDA's National School Lunch Program 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
6.6. Discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between Morehead State University and the Ashland Board of Education for the dual credit program
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between Morehead State University and the Ashland Board of Education for the dual credit program

Actions Taken

Order #2271 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between Morehead State University and the Ashland Board of Education for the dual credit program 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. New Business Consent
David Latherow
Recommended Motion

New Business Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2272 - Motion Passed:  New Business Consent 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
7.1. Trips
7.2. Surplus
7.3. Donations
8. Personnel Action
8.1. Discussion and possible approval of the revision to the Finance Direct job description
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revision to the Finance Direct job description

Actions Taken

Order #2273 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revision to the Finance Direct job description 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 creation of a full-time Homebound Instructor
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

approval of the creation of a full-time Homebound Instructor

Actions Taken

Order #2274 - Motion Passed:  approval of the creation of a full-time Homebound Instructor 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
9. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390
David Latherow
10. Board Discussion
David Latherow
11. Adjourn
David Latherow
Recommended Motion

Adjournment

Actions Taken

Order #2275 - 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 Absent
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Absent
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes