Ashland Public School Corp.
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  
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  
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  
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  
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  
Motion Passed:  VanAntwerp Attorneys, LLP appointed as Law Firm for 2026 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. Approve Meeting Dates for 2026  

Ashland Independent Schools	
Public School Corporation  & Board of Education	
2026 Meeting Dates	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Monday	 	January 26, 2026	 	5:15 p.m.	Public School Corp.	
 	 	 	 	 	5:15 p.m.	Board of Education	
 	
Monday	 	February 23, 2026	 	5:15 p.m.	Public School Corp.	
 	 	 	 	 	5:15 p.m.	Board of Education	
 	
Monday	 	March 23, 2026	 	5:15 p.m.	Public School Corp.	
 	 	 	 	 	5:15 p.m.	Board of Education	
 	
Monday	 	April 27, 2026	 	5:15 p.m.	Public School Corp.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	5:15 p.m.	Board of Education	 	
 	
Monday	 	May 18, 2026	 	5:15 p.m.	Public School Corp.	 	
 	 	(Third Monday)	 	5:15 p.m.	Board of Education	 	
 	
Monday	 	June 22, 2026	 	5:15 p.m.	Public School Corp.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	5:15 p.m.	Board of Education	 	
 	
Monday	 	July 27, 2026	 	5:15 p.m.	Public School Corp.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	5:15 p.m.	Board of Education	 	
 	
Monday	 	August 24, 2026	 	5:15 p.m.	Public School Corp.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	5:15 p.m.	Board of Education	 	
 	
Monday	 	September 28, 2026	 	5:15 p.m.	Public School Corp.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	5:15 p.m.	Board of Education	 	
 	
Monday	 	October 26, 2026	 	5:15 p.m.	Public School Corp.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	5:15 p.m.	Board of Education	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Monday	 	November 16, 2026	 	5:15 p.m.	Public School Corp.	 	
 	 	(Third Monday)	 	5:15 p.m.	Board of Education	 	
 	
Monday	 	December 28, 2026	 	5:15 p.m.	Public School Corp.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	5:15 p.m.	Board of Education	 	

Motion Passed:  Meeting Dates for 2026 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 	

8. Adjourn  
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