Ashland Independent
April 27, 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 March 23, 2026
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on March 23, 2026

Actions Taken

Order #2740 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on March 23, 2026 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
3. Communications
3.1. Student Showcase: AMS Academic Team
3.2. Area Education Grant Recipients
Christine Scott
3.3. Head Start PIR Report
D. Sean Howard
3.4. Construction Update
Jason Withrow
3.4.1. Discussion and possible approval of advertising for bids for Solid Waste Removal for the district for the 2026-2027 school year
Jason Withrow
Recommended Motion

Approval of advertising for bids for Solid Waste Removal for the district for the 2026-2027 school year

Actions Taken

Order #2741 - Motion Passed:  Approval of advertising for bids for Solid Waste Removal for the district for the 2026-2027 school year 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
3.5. Public Comments
4. Treasurer's Action Items
4.1. Discussion and possible approval of the Treasurer's Report for March, 2026
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Treasurer's Report for March, 2026

Actions Taken

Order #2742 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report for March, 2026 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 No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
4.2. Discussion and possible approval to advertise the request for financial audit services proposals for the 2026-2027 school year
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval to advertise the request for financial audit services proposals for the 2026-2027 school year

Actions Taken

Order #2743 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report for March, 2026 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 No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes

Order #2744 - Motion Passed:  Approval to advertise the request for financial audit services proposals for the 2026-2027 school year 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
5. Treasurer's Consent
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion

Approval of Treasurer's Consent

Actions Taken

Order #2745 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Treasurer's Consent 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 No
Mr. Joseph Coleman Yes
5.1. Approve Bills for April 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. New Business Action Items
6.1. Discussion and possible approval of the Contractual Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and East Kentucky Psychological Resources pending Board attorney approval
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Contractual Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and East Kentucky Psychological Resources pending Board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2746 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Contractual Agreement between the Ashland Board of Education and East Kentucky Psychological Resources pending Board attorney approval 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
6.2. Discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ashland Board of Education and Ramey Estep Homes Inc./Re-group pending Board attorney approval
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ashland Board of Education and Ramey Estep Homes Inc./Re-group pending Board attorney approval

Actions Taken

Order #2747 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ashland Board of Education and Ramey Estep Homes Inc./Re-group pending Board attorney approval 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 #2748 - 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. Surplus
7.2. School Field Trips
7.3. Fundraisers
8. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390
Ashley Layman
9. Adjourn
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion

Adjournment

Actions Taken

Order #2749 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment 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