Ashland Board of Education
January 12, 2026 5:00 PM
Organizational Meeting 
1820 Hickman Street 
Ashland, KY 41101

The Ashland Board of Education met in regular session on January 12, 2026, at the Organizational Meeting, 1820 Hickman Street, Ashland, KY 41101. Chairperson Ashley Layman called the meeting to order.

Attendance Taken at 5:00 PM: 
Present Board Members:   
Ms. Ashley Layman 
Mr. William Bradley 
Mr. David Williams 
Mr. Joseph Coleman 
 
Absent Board Members:   
Mr. Don Ashby 

1. Call to Order  

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

3 Yeas - 1 Nays.  
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  
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.  

4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
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  
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.  

4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
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  
Order #2688 - Motion Passed:  Nikie Clark elected Treasurer, 2026 passed with a motion by Ms. Ashley Layman and a second by Mr. William Bradley.  

4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
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  
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.  

3 Yeas - 1 Nays.  
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  
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.  

4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
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  
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.  

4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
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  
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.  

3 Yeas - 1 Nays.  
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  
Order #2693 - Motion Passed:  2026 Meeting dates passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Coleman and a second by Mr. William Bradley.  

4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
Ms. Ashley Layman 	Yes 	
Mr. Don Ashby 	Absent 	
Mr. William Bradley 	Yes 	
Mr. David Williams 	Yes 	
Mr. Joseph Coleman 	Yes 	

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

4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
Ms. Ashley Layman 	Yes 	
Mr. Don Ashby 	Absent 	
Mr. William Bradley 	Yes 	
Mr. David Williams 	Yes 	
Mr. Joseph Coleman 	Yes 	

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Ashley Layman	Chairperson
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D. Sean Howard	Superintendent