Ashland Independent
February 23, 2026 5:15 PM
Ashland Board of Education
1. Call to Order
Ashley Layman
1.1. Pledge to the Flag
Ashley Layman
2. Discussion and possible approval of minutes from the regular meeting on January 28, 2026 and special meeting on February 11, 20026
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on December 15, 2025 and Organizational Meeting on January 12, 20026

Actions Taken

Order #2714 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on December 15, 2025 and Organizational Meeting on January 12, 20026 passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
3. Communications
3.1. AMS Students - Heritage on the River
3.2. Head Start PIR Report
D. Sean Howard
3.3. Construction Update
3.3.1. Discussion and possible approval of the BG-5 Project closeout form for the Elementary Security Vestibule project (BG-25-129) filal project cost of $87,176.30
Recommended Motion

Approval of the BG-5 Project closeout form for the Elementary Security Vestibule project (BG-25-129) filal project cost of $87,176.30

Actions Taken

Order #2715 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG-5 Project closeout form for the Elementary Security Vestibule project (BG-25-129) filal project cost of $87,176.30 passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
4. Treasurer's Action Items
4.1. Discussion and possible approval of the Treasurer's report for the month of January 2026
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Treasurer's report for the month of January 2026

Actions Taken

Order #2716 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's report for the month of January 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 Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
4.2. Discussion and possible approval of the FY 2027 Student Accident Insurance policy renewal through Roberts Insurance
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of the FY 2027 Student Accident Insurance policy renewal through Roberts Insurance

Actions Taken

Order #2717 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the FY 2027 Student Accident Insurance policy renewal through Roberts Insurance passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
4.3. Discussion and possible approval of the service agreement with Gray Ram Tactical, LLC for FY 2027 Transportation safety and security training pending board attorney approval
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of the service agreement with Gray Ram Tactical, LLC for FY 2027 Transportation safety and security training pending board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2718 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the FY 2027 Student Accident Insurance policy renewal through Roberts Insurance passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
4.4. Presentation of the FY 2025 Financial Audit Report by Shad Allen, CPA
5. Treasurer's Consent
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of Treasurer's Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2719 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Treasurer's Consent passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
5.1. Approve Bills for February 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Bills for February 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer

5.2. Approve Head Start bills for February 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Head Start bills for February 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer

5.3. Approve salaries for February 2026 in accordance with the 2025-2026 salary schedule
Recommended Motion

Approval of the salaries for February 2026 in accordance with the 2025-2026 salary schedule

5.4. Approve Head Start salaries for February 2026 in accordance with the 2025-2026 salary schedule
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Head Start salaries for February 2026 in accordance with the 2025-2026 salary schedule

6. New Business Action Items
6.1. Discussion and possible approval of allocating $225.00 per student for any student wishing to attend the summer KAAC Camp at Berea College this summer
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of allocating $225.00 per student for any student wishing to attend the summer KAAC Camp at Berea College this summer

Actions Taken

Order #2720 - Motion Passed:  Approval of allocating $225.00 per student for any student wishing to attend the summer KAAC Camp at Berea College this summer passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
6.2. Discussion and possible approval of (1) Poage Student Shortened Day/Week
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of (1) Poage Student Shortened Day/Week

Actions Taken

Order #2721 - Motion Passed:  Approval of (1) Poage Student Shortened Day/Week passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. William Bradley.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
7. New Business Consent
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

New Business Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2722 - Motion Passed:  New Business Consent passed with a motion by Mr. William Bradley and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

Member Votes
Ms. Ashley Layman Yes
Mr. Don Ashby Yes
Mr. William Bradley Yes
Mr. David Williams Yes
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
7.1. Fundraisers
7.2. Surplus
8. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390
Ashley Layman
9. Board Discussion
10. Adjourn
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Adjournment

Actions Taken

Order #2723 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Mr. Joseph Coleman.

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