Ashland Independent
June 24, 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 May 20, 2024
David Latherow
Recommended Motion

Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of May 20, 2024

Actions Taken

Order #2298 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of May 20, 2024 passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Dr. Blake Gillum.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3. Communications
David Latherow
3.1. Recognition of Retirees
D. Sean Howard
3.2. Putnam Stadium Update
Greg Jackson
3.2.1. Discussion and possible approval of the funding arrangements for a Jumbotron for Putnam Stadium
Greg Jackson
Recommended Motion

Approval of the funding arrangements for a Jumbotron for Putnam Stadium

Actions Taken

Order #2299 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the funding arrangements for a Jumbotron for Putnam Stadium 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 Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3.2.2. Discussion and possible approval of the funding arrangements for a Video Board for the Blazer High School Gymnasium
Greg Jackson
Recommended Motion

Approval of the funding arrangements for a Video Board for the Blazer High School Gymnasium

Actions Taken

Order #2300 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the funding arrangements for a Video Board for the Blazer High School Gymnasium 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 Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3.3. Construction Update
Richard Oppenheimer
3.3.1. Discussion and possible approval of the revised BG-1 for the property acquisition of 2140 Galloway Street
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revised BG-1 for the property acquisition of 2140 Galloway Street

Actions Taken

Order #2301 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised BG-1 for the property acquisition of 2140 Galloway Street passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

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. Discussion and possible approval of adopting the reimbursement resolution to address project funds needed to complete the Putnam Stadium Renovation Project
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of adopting the reimbursement resolution to address project funds needed to complete the Putnam Stadium Renovation Project

Actions Taken

Order #2302 - Motion Passed:  Approval of adopting the reimbursement resolution to address project funds needed to complete the Putnam Stadium Renovation Project passed with a motion by Dr. Matthew Lewis and a second by Dr. Blake Gillum.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3.3.3. Discussion and possible approval of the revised BG-1 for the Putnam Stadium Renovation project (24-194) to include increase of $58,156.02 to the contingency to cover costs of pending change orders
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the revised BG-1 for the Putnam Stadium Renovation project (24-194) to include increase of $58,156.02 to the contingency to cover costs of pending change orders

Actions Taken

Order #2303 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised BG-1 for the Putnam Stadium Renovation project (24-194) to include increase of $58,156.02 to the contingency to cover costs of pending change orders passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

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. Discussion and possible approval of the Change Order #02 to the Putnam Stadium Renovation project for an increase payment to Oheil Site Solutions in the amount of $74,991.02 for costs connected to additional cement stabilization and soil remediation
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Change Order #02 to the Putnam Stadium Renovation project for an increase payment to Oheil Site Solutions in the amount of $74,991.02 for costs connected to additional cement stabilization and soil remediation

Actions Taken

Order #2304 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Change Order #02 to the Putnam Stadium Renovation project for an increase payment to Oheil Site Solutions in the amount of $74,991.02 for costs connected to additional cement stabilization and soil remediation passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum 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 Change Order #03 to the Putnam Stadium Renovation project for an increase payment to Oheil Site Solutions in the amount of $79,113.00 for costs connected to perimeter curbs and corner planter walls
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Change Order #03 to the Putnam Stadium Renovation project for an increase payment to Oheil Site Solutions in the amount of $79,113.00 for costs connected to perimeter curbs and corner planter walls

Actions Taken

Order #2305 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Change Order #03 to the Putnam Stadium Renovation project for an increase payment to Oheil Site Solutions in the amount of $79,113.00 for costs connected to perimeter curbs and corner planter walls passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Dr. Blake Gillum.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3.3.6. Discussion and possible approval of the Pay Application 2 for the Putnam Stadium Renovation project to Oheil Site Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $190,676.72
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Pay Application 2 for the Putnam Stadium Renovation project to Oheil Site Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $190,676.72

Actions Taken

Order #2306 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Pay Application 2 for the Putnam Stadium Renovation project to Oheil Site Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $190,676.72 passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum 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
3.3.7. Discussion and possible approval of awarding the bid for Ashland Middle School Tuckpointing to
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of awarding the bid for Ashland Middle School Tuckpointing to

Actions Taken

Order #2307 - Motion Passed:  Approval of awarding the bid for Ashland Middle School Tuckpointing to passed with a motion by Ms. Ashley Layman and a second by Dr. Blake Gillum.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
3.3.8. Discussion and possible approval of Pay Application 3 for Poage Elementary Roof project to Insulated Roofing Contractors in the amount of $79,684.48
Richard Oppenheimer
Recommended Motion

Approval of Pay Application 3 for Poage Elementary Roof project to Insulated Roofing Contractors in the amount of $79,684.48

Actions Taken

Order #2308 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application 3 for Poage Elementary Roof project to Insulated Roofing Contractors in the amount of $79,684.48 passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

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 Summary Report
3.5. Public Comments
David Latherow
4. Treasurer's Action Items
4.1. Discussion and possible approval of the FY2025 School Activity Fund Budgets
David Greene
Recommended Motion

Approval of the FY2025 School Activity Fund Budgets

Actions Taken

Order #2309 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the FY2025 School Activity Fund Budgets 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 Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
4.2. Discussion and possible approval of FY2025 Pay Dates
David Greene
Recommended Motion

Approval of FY2025 Pay Dates

Actions Taken

Order #2310 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY2025 Pay Dates 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 Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
4.3. Discussion and possible approval of FY2025 Salary Schedules
David Greene
Recommended Motion

Approval of FY2025 Salary Schedules

Actions Taken

Order #2311 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY2025 Salary Schedules passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
4.4. Discussion and possible approval of FY2025 Insurance Quote
David Greene
Recommended Motion

Approval of FY2025 Insurance Quote

Actions Taken

Order #2312 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY2025 Insurance Quote passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum 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
4.5. Discussion and possible approval of FY2025 Bond of Depository - City National
David Greene
Recommended Motion

Approval of FY2025 Bond of Depository - City National

Actions Taken

Order #2313 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY2025 Bond of Depository - City National passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

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

Amendment to the Agenda

Actions Taken

Order #2314 - Motion Passed:  Amendment to the Agenda 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 Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
4.7. Discussion and possible approval to take residual amount in Capital Funds (not to exceed $750,000) to be allocated towards the General Fund
David Latherow
Recommended Motion

Approval to take residual amount in Capital Funds (not to exceed $750,000) to be allocated towards the General Fund

Actions Taken

Order #2315 - Motion Passed:  Approval to take residual amount in Capital Funds (not to exceed $750,000) to be allocated towards the General Fund passed with a motion by Ms. Ashley Layman and a second by Dr. Blake Gillum.

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

Approval of Treasurer's Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2316 - 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 Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
5.1. Approve Bills for June 2024 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. New Business Action Items
6.1. Discussion and possible approval of the resignation of David Latherow, Board Chairperson, effective July 1, 2024
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the resignation of David Latherow, Board Chairperson, effective July 1, 2024

Actions Taken

Order #2317 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the resignation of David Latherow, Board Chairperson, effective July 1, 2024 passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
6.2. Discussion and possible approval of electing Board Chairperson effective July 1, 2024
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of electing Dr. Matthew Lewis as Board Chairperson effective July 1, 2024

Actions Taken

Order #2318 - Motion Passed:  approval of electing Dr. Matthew Lewis as Board Chairperson effective July 1, 2024 passed with a motion by Ms. Ashley Layman and a second by Dr. Blake Gillum.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
6.3. Amendment to the Agenda to elect Vice-Chairperson
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Amendment to the Agenda to elect Vice-Chairperson

Actions Taken

Order #2319 - Motion Passed:  Amendment to the Agenda to elect Vice-Chairperson 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 Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
6.4. Discussion and possible approval of electing Vice-Chairperson
David Latherow
Recommended Motion

Approval of the election of Ashley Layman as Vice-Chairperson

Actions Taken

Order #2320 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the election of Ashley Layman as Vice-Chairperson passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum 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
6.5. Discussion and possible approval of the appointment of Nikie Clark as the Board Treasurer effective July 1, 2024
Recommended Motion

Approval of the appointment of Nikie Clark as the Board Treasurer effective July 1, 2024

Actions Taken

Order #2321 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the appointment of Nikie Clark as the Board Treasurer effective July 1, 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 Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
6.6. Discussion and possible approval of bidding pizza for the 2024-2025 school year
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of bidding pizza for the 2024-2025 school year

Actions Taken

Order #2322 - Motion Passed:  Approval of bidding pizza for the 2024-2025 school year passed with a motion by Ms. Ashley Layman and a second by Dr. Blake Gillum.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
6.7. Discussion and possible approval of updating Food Service hourly positions due to numerous vacant positions
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of updating Food Service hourly positions due to numerous vacant positions

Actions Taken

Order #2323 - Motion Passed:  Approval of updating Food Service hourly positions due to numerous vacant positions passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
6.8. Discussion and possible approval of the MOA between Ashland Community and Technical College and Ashland Independent Schools for dual credit courses
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the MOA between Ashland Community and Technical College and Ashland Independent Schools for dual credit courses

Actions Taken

Order #2324 - Motion Passed:  Approval of updating Food Service hourly positions due to numerous vacant positions passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
6.9. Discussion and possible approval of the MOA between Midway University Teacher Education Program (Midway TED) and Ashland Independent Schools for student teaching pending board attorney approval
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the MOA between Midway University Teacher Education Program (Midway TED) and Ashland Independent Schools for student teaching pending board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2325 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the MOA between Midway University Teacher Education Program (Midway TED) and Ashland Independent Schools for student teaching pending board attorney approval 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 Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
6.10. Discussion and possible approval of the Professional Services Agreement between Grayson Speech Therapy Services, P.S.C. and the Ashland Board of Education July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Professional Services Agreement between Grayson Speech Therapy Services, P.S.C. and the Ashland Board of Education July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Actions Taken

Order #2326 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Professional Services Agreement between Grayson Speech Therapy Services, P.S.C. and the Ashland Board of Education July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Dr. Blake Gillum.

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

New Business Consent

7.1. Surplus
Actions Taken

Order #2327 - Motion Passed:   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 Yes
Dr. Matthew Lewis Yes
8. Personnel Action
8.1. Discussion and possible approval of applying for an Emergency License for a Biology Teacher at Blazer High School
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of applying for an Emergency License for a Biology Teacher at Blazer High School

Actions Taken

Order #2328 - Motion Passed:  Approval of applying for an Emergency License for a Biology Teacher at Blazer High School passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum 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
8.2. Discussion and possible approval of the updated job description for AMS Attendance Officer
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the updated job description for AMS Attendance Officer

Actions Taken

Order #2329 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the updated job description for AMS Attendance Officer passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum and a second by Ms. Ashley Layman.

Member Votes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. David Latherow Yes
Dr. Blake Gillum Yes
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 #2330 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment passed with a motion by Dr. Blake Gillum 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