Ashland Independent
January 12, 2026 5:00 PM
Ashland Board of Education
1. Call to Order
Ashley Layman
2. Elect Chairperson for 2026
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

???? elected Chairperson, 2026

Actions Taken

Order #2685 - Motion Passed:  Ashley Layman elected Chairperson, 2026 passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
3. Elect Vice-Chairperson for 2026
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

???? elected Vice-Chairperson, 2026

Actions Taken

Order #2686 - Motion Passed:  Don Ashby elected Vice-Chairperson, 2026 passed with a motion by Ms. Ashley Layman and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
4. Elect Secretary for 2026
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

???? elected Secretary, 2026

Actions Taken

Order #2687 - Motion Passed:  D. Sean Howard elected Secretary, 2026 passed with a motion by Ms. Ashley Layman and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
5. Elect Treasurer for 2026
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

??? elected Treasurer, 2026

Actions Taken

Order #2688 - Motion Passed:  Nikie Clark elected Treasurer, 2026 passed with a motion by Ms. Ashley Layman and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
6. Appoint Law Firm for 2026
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

???? appointed Law Firm, 2025

Actions Taken

Order #2689 - Motion Passed:  VanAntwerp Attorneys, LLP appointed Law Firm, 2025 passed with a motion by Ms. Ashley Layman and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
7. Appoint 2026 AIT Committee Member
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

???? appointed 2026 AIT Committee Member

Actions Taken

Order #2690 - Motion Passed:  Bill Bradley appointed 2026 AIT Committee Member passed with a motion by Ms. Ashley Layman and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
8. Appoint 2026 AKIT Committee Member
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

???? appointed 2026 AKIT Committee Member

Actions Taken

Order #2691 - Motion Passed:  Bill Bradley appointed 2026 AKIT Committee Member passed with a motion by Ms. Ashley Layman and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
9. Approve District Improvement Plan Committee for 2026
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

The District Improvement Plan Committee for 2026

Actions Taken

Order #2692 - Motion Passed:  Appointing Ashley Layman as Representative to the District Improvement Plan Committee for 2026 passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
10. Approve Meeting Dates for 2026
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

2026 Meeting dates

Actions Taken

Order #2693 - Motion Passed:  2026 Meeting dates passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Coleman and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
11. Adjourn
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Adjournment

Actions Taken

Order #2694 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Absent
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes