Ashland Board of Education
10/26/2026 5:15 PM ET (4:15 CT)
1. Call to Order
Speaker
Ashley Layman
1. Pledge to the Flag
Speaker
Ashley Layman
2. Discussion and possible approval of minutes from the regular meeting of September 28, 2026
Speaker
Ashley Layman
Recommended Motion
Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of September 28, 2026
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of September 28, 2026 passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by William Bradley.
Member Votes
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Mr. Don AshbyYea
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William BradleyYea
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Ms. Ashley LaymanYea
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David WilliamsYea
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Joseph ColemanYea
2. Public Comments
3. Communications
1. Construction Update
Speaker
Jason Withrow
1. Discussion and possible approval of the BG-1 for Oakview roof replacement (Ref. # 23496)
Speaker
Jason Withrow
Recommended Motion
Approval of the BG-1 for Oakview roof replacement (Ref. # 23496)
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: Approval of the BG-1 for Oakview roof replacement (Ref. # 23496) passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Joseph Coleman.
Member Votes
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Mr. Don AshbyYea
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William BradleyYea
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Ms. Ashley LaymanYea
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David WilliamsAbstain
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Joseph ColemanYea
2. Discussion and possible approval of MRI quote to replace the shingles for Oakview in the amount of $142,171.52 pending TIPS Vendor Portal approval and a DPO for SRS for materials for $52,728.48 for a total roof replacement cost of $194,900
Speaker
Jason Withrow
Recommended Motion
Approval of MRI quote to replace the shingles for Oakview in the amount of $142,171.52 pending TIPS Vendor Portal approval and a DPO for SRS for materials for $52,728.48 for a total roof replacement cost of $194,900
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: Approval of MRI quote to replace the shingles for Oakview in the amount of $142,171.52 pending TIPS Vendor Portal approval and a DPO for SRS for materials for $52,728.48 for a total roof replacement cost of $194,900 passed with a motion by Joseph Coleman and a second by Mr. Don Ashby.
Member Votes
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Mr. Don AshbyYea
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William BradleyYea
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Ms. Ashley LaymanYea
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David WilliamsYea
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Joseph ColemanYea
3. Discussion and possible approval of Pay Application 005 for W.B. Fosson and Sons, Inc. for the construction services for the Poage Elementary School addition and renovation in the amount of $254,007.38
Speaker
Jason Withrow
Recommended Motion
Approval of Pay Application 005 for W.B. Fosson and Sons, Inc. for the construction services for the Poage Elementary School addition and renovation in the amount of $254,007.38
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: Approval of Pay Application 005 for W.B. Fosson and Sons, Inc. for the construction services for the Poage Elementary School addition and renovation in the amount of $254,007.38 passed with a motion by William Bradley and a second by Joseph Coleman.
Member Votes
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Mr. Don AshbyAbstain
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William BradleyYea
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Ms. Ashley LaymanYea
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David WilliamsNay
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Joseph ColemanYea
4. Discussion and possible approval of Pay Application to W.B. Fosson & Sons, Inc. for the Construction Management for the Poage Elementary addition and renovation project in the amount of $9,412.94
Speaker
Jason Withrow
Recommended Motion
Approval of Pay Application to W.B. Fosson & Sons, Inc. for the Construction Management for the Poage Elementary addition and renovation project in the amount of $9,412.94
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: Approval of Pay Application to W.B. Fosson & Sons, Inc. for the Construction Management for the Poage Elementary addition and renovation project in the amount of $9,412.94 passed with a motion by William Bradley and a second by Joseph Coleman.
Member Votes
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Mr. Don AshbyAbstain
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William BradleyYea
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Ms. Ashley LaymanYea
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David WilliamsNay
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Joseph ColemanYea
2. Discussion of the 2025-2026 Dropout Data Report
Speaker
Valerie Price
3. Head Start PIR Report
Speaker
Phillip Caudill
4. Treasurer's Action Items
1. Discussion and possible approval of the Treasurer's Report for September 2026
Speaker
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion
Approval of the Treasurer's Report for September 2026
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report for September 2026 passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by William Bradley.
Member Votes
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Mr. Don AshbyYea
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William BradleyYea
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Ms. Ashley LaymanYea
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David WilliamsYea
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Joseph ColemanYea
2. Discussion and possible approval of the FY 2027 KETS 1st Offer of Assistance in the amount of $33,865
Recommended Motion
Approval of the FY 2027 KETS 1st Offer of Assistance in the amount of $33,865
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: Approval of the FY 2027 KETS 1st Offer of Assistance in the amount of $33,865 passed with a motion by David Williams and a second by Joseph Coleman.
Member Votes
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Mr. Don AshbyYea
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William BradleyYea
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Ms. Ashley LaymanYea
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David WilliamsYea
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Joseph ColemanYea
3. Discussion and possible approval of the $2,000 stipend for the high school Assistant Swim Coach
Speaker
Nikie Clark
Recommended Motion
Approval of the $2,000 stipend for the high school Assistant Swim Coach
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: Approval of the $2,000 stipend for the high school Assistant Swim Coach passed with a motion by William Bradley and a second by Joseph Coleman.
Member Votes
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Mr. Don AshbyYea
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William BradleyYea
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Ms. Ashley LaymanYea
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David WilliamsYea
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Joseph ColemanYea
5. Treasurer's Consent
Speaker
Nikie Clark
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by William Bradley.
Member Votes
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Mr. Don AshbyYea
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William BradleyYea
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Ms. Ashley LaymanYea
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David WilliamsYea
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Joseph ColemanYea
1. Approve Bills for October 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion
Approval of the Bills for October 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer
2. Approve Head Start bills for October 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion
Approve Head Start bills for October 2026 as presented by Board Treasurer
3. Approve salaries for October 2026 in accordance with the 2026-2027 salary schedule
Recommended Motion
Approval of the salaries for October 2026 in accordance with the 2026-2027 salary schedule
4. Approve Head Start salaries for October 2026 in accordance with the 2026-2027 salary schedule
Recommended Motion
Approval of the Head Start salaries for October 2026 in accordance with the 2026-2027 salary schedule
6. New Business Action Items
1. Discussion and possible approval to purchase new server equipment
Speaker
Michael Clay
Recommended Motion
Approval to purchase new server equipment
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: Approval to purchase new server equipment passed with a motion by David Williams and a second by Joseph Coleman.
Member Votes
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Mr. Don AshbyYea
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William BradleyYea
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Ms. Ashley LaymanYea
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David WilliamsYea
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Joseph ColemanYea
2. Discussion and possible approval of the Ashland Independent Schools Local Planning Committee
Speaker
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion
Approval of the Ashland Independent Schools Local Planning Committee
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: Approval of the Ashland Independent Schools Local Planning Committee passed with a motion by William Bradley and a second by Joseph Coleman.
Member Votes
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Mr. Don AshbyYea
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William BradleyYea
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Ms. Ashley LaymanYea
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David WilliamsYea
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Joseph ColemanYea
3. Discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Understanding Between The Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Ashland Board of Education for the Kentucky Graduated Licensing Program
Speaker
D. Sean Howard
Recommended Motion
Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding Between The Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Ashland Board of Education for the Kentucky Graduated Licensing Program
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding Between The Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Ashland Board of Education for the Kentucky Graduated Licensing Program passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by William Bradley.
Member Votes
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Mr. Don AshbyYea
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William BradleyYea
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Ms. Ashley LaymanYea
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David WilliamsYea
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Joseph ColemanYea
4. Discussion and possible approval of a Shortened Day/Week for 6 students at Poage and 1 student at Ashland Middle School
Speaker
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion
Approval of a Shortened Day/Week for 6 students at Poage and 1 student at Ashland Middle School
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: Approval of a Shortened Day/Week for 6 students at Poage and 1 student at Ashland Middle School passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by Joseph Coleman.
Member Votes
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Mr. Don AshbyYea
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William BradleyYea
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Ms. Ashley LaymanYea
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David WilliamsYea
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Joseph ColemanYea
5. Discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ashland Board of Education and Mountain Comprehensive Care Center for the purpose of providing school-based mental health services as needed/requested to students
Speaker
Phillip Caudill
Recommended Motion
Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ashland Board of Education and Mountain Comprehensive Care Center for the purpose of providing school-based mental health services as needed/requested to students
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ashland Board of Education and Mountain Comprehensive Care Center for the purpose of providing school-based mental health services as needed/requested to students passed with a motion by David Williams and a second by Joseph Coleman.
Member Votes
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Mr. Don AshbyYea
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William BradleyYea
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Ms. Ashley LaymanYea
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David WilliamsYea
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Joseph ColemanYea
7. New Business Consent
Speaker
Ashley Layman
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by William Bradley.
Member Votes
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Mr. Don AshbyYea
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William BradleyYea
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Ms. Ashley LaymanYea
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David WilliamsYea
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Joseph ColemanYea
1. School Fundraisers
2. Surplus
3. School Trips
4. Donations
8. Personnel Action Items
1. Discussion and possible approval of applying for Emergency Certifications for three (3) Elementary Teachers (Lutz, Flocker, and Carty)
Speaker
D. Sean Howard
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: passed with a motion by David Williams and a second by Joseph Coleman.
Member Votes
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Mr. Don AshbyYea
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William BradleyYea
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Ms. Ashley LaymanYea
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David WilliamsYea
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Joseph ColemanYea
2. Discussion and possible approval of creating a Speech Site Manager position and add to the Exta-Duty/Stipend Schedule.
Speaker
Phillip Caudill
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by William Bradley.
Member Votes
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Mr. Don AshbyYea
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William BradleyYea
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Ms. Ashley LaymanYea
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David WilliamsAbstain
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Joseph ColemanAbstain
9. Personnel for Board Information Only in Accordance with KRS 160.390
Speaker
Ashley Layman
10. Adjourn
Speaker
Ashley Layman
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mr. Don Ashby and a second by William Bradley.
Member Votes
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Mr. Don AshbyYea
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William BradleyYea
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Ms. Ashley LaymanYea
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David WilliamsYea
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Joseph ColemanYea