ASHLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, March 23, 2015
5:30 p.m.
The Ashland Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, March 23, 2015, at the board office
of 1820 Hickman Street, Ashland, KY 41101. Chairperson Frank DeMartino called the meeting to
order.
Present:
Absent:
Frank DeMartino, Charlie Chatfield, Chris Clarke, Carol Jackson
David Latherow
Also attending:
Stephen E. Gilmore, Superintendent; Tim Walters, Treasurer; Amy Wessel,
Board Assistant; Chuck Trimble, Murphy-Graves-Trimble; Maria Gillette,
Murphy-Graves-Trimble; Richard Oppenheimer, Dr. Patsy Lindsey; Jacqui
Thornburg; Cary Williams; Lisa Henson; Linda Calhoun; Steve Salyers; Brad
Greene, Rebecca Howell, Phillip Caudill, Jamie Lester; David Greene, Derek
Runyon, Zach Stafford, Jeannie Stafford, Nate Rickman, Jon Rickman, Tom
Cantrell, June Cantrell, William Fisher, Peggy Fisher, Kim Jenkins, Wren
Jenkins, Justin Imel, Amber Chapman, Katie Bias, Eric Lambert, Shelby Street,
Tonya Campbell, Savannah Blevins, Jennifer Hanner, Christy Sallie, Kyra
Butler, Alexandra Day, Emma Lynn Edmonds, Lori Heinseer.
Order # 287
Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, it was moved by Carol
Jackson and seconded by Charlie Chatfield to approve the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of February 23, 2015.
Ayes: Chatfield, Clarke, Jackson, DeMartino
Also Attending:
David Latherow
Mr. Gilmore introduced Eric Lambert, Head Coach for Blazer High School’s Academic Team, who in
turn introduced fellow coaches Amber Chapman, Assistant Coach, Just Imel, FPS Coach, and Katie
Bias, Subject Level Coach/writing composition grader (Karen Scalf, Writing Composition Coach). Mr.
Lambert informed the Board that at the JV Challenge in early November, Quick Recall placed 1st, and
the team scored 1st over-all. Students who competed include: Wren Jenkins, Shelby Conley, Zach
Stafford, Isaac Vinson, William Zheng, Nate Rickman, Harrison Hall, Derrek Baer, Dawson Coovert,
Hannah Depriest, and Will Fisher. Students who competed at Governor’s Cup include: Cameron
Garner, Jonathan Dingess, Jason Zheng, Nate Rickman, Hannah Wade, Shelby Street, Dawson
Coovert, Wren Jenkins, Lesley Phillips, Meredith Sergent. FPS Team placed 1st at districts and 4th at
region and members include: Aidan Young, Haley Pierce, Hannah Reece and Hannah Gillette. Quick
Recall placed 1st at districts, 2nd at region and top 16 at state. Over-all 1st at districts and 2nd at
region.
Chuck Trimble, Murphy Graves Trimble updated the Board on the Putnam Stadium locker rooms. By
next month’s meeting, they should be complete. Ashland Middle School renovation is still going well.
They received a price for the drainage issue, but sent back for cost comparison and they should have
that back very soon. The updating work for Alumni Gym is ready for release to bid. Blazer’s building
7 design development documents are in the works. They will be exploring more under building 7 as
the ground dries out to get a better idea as to what will be involved for the renovation.
Cary Williams, Director of Instructional Technology updated the Board on the elementary and middle
schools’ participation in recent robotics competitions at Rupp Arena and Morehead State University.
Some of Charles Russell’s Robotics students attended the meeting and presented a video to explain
what being on the robotics team is all about and what it’s like to participate in competitions. Members
of the team include: Caleb Campbell, Eli Campbell, Isaac Campbell, Bethany Ledford, Noah Cary, Luke
Geyer, Tyler Miller, Richard Runyon, Melanie Grimm, and Noah Crites.
Director of Student Achievement Richard Oppenheimer, and Director of Student Services Lisa Henson
presented a proposal to adjust elementary attendance zones to the Board. This would be a five-year
phase-in starting with Kindergarteners next year. The goal is to get all elementary schools as close to
“equal” in enrollment as possible.
Jacqui Thornburg, Ashland Head Start Director presented the PIR Report, USDA Report, CLASS
Winter Student Assessment, Plan for Children with a Home Language Other than English,
Disability Service Plan, Early Child Development and Curriculum Plan, and Transition Plan.
Order # 288
Alumni Gym Bid
Documents
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, it was moved by
David Latherow and seconded by Carol Jackson to approve the Alumni
Gym bid documents and BG-3.
Ayes: Chatfield, Clarke, Jackson, Latherow, DeMartino
Order # 289
Pay Estimate 20
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, it was moved by
Chris Clarke and seconded by Carol Jackson to approve Pay Estimate
20 to Codell/Contractors/Suppliers in the amount of $306,266.34 for
the Ashland (Verity) Middle School Renovation Project.
Ayes: Chatfield, Clarke, Jackson, Latherow, DeMartino
Order # 290
Change Orders
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, it was moved by
Carol Jackson and seconded by Chris Clarke to approve the change
orders for the Ashland (Verity) Middle School Renovation Project:
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Change
Change
Change
Change
Change
Order
Order
Order
Order
Order
2-3:
20-5:
20-2-1:
22-35:
22-36:
$67,977.50
$17,390.90 - Credit
$43,602.04 – Credit
$7,990.00
$10,213.11
Ayes: Chatfield, Clarke, Jackson, Latherow, DeMartino
Order # 291
Pay App. 7
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, it was moved by
David Latherow and seconded by Carol Jackson to approve Pay
Application 7 to Trane in the amount of $158,307.80.
Ayes: Chatfield, Clarke, Jackson, Latherow, DeMartino
Order # 292
Consent
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, it was moved by
Chris Clarke and seconded by Carol Jackson to combine and approve
the following Consent items:
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Bills for March, 2015 as presented by Board Treasurer.
Head Start bills for March, 2015 as presented by the Board
Treasurer.
Salaries for March, 2015 in accordance with the 2014-2015 salary
schedule.
Head Start salaries for March, 2015 in accordance with the 20142015 salary schedule.
Ayes: Chatfield, Clarke, Jackson, Latherow, DeMartino
Order # 293
Attendance Zone
Adjustment
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, it was moved by
David Latherow and seconded by seconded by Carol Jackson to
approve the Proposal to Adjust Elementary Attendance Zones.
Ayes: Jackson, Latherow, DeMartino
Nayes: Chatfield, Clarke
Motion carried.
Order # 294
Head Start Plans
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, it was moved by
David Latherow and seconded by Carol Jackson to approve the
following Head Start documents: Early Childhood Development and
Curriculum Plan, Plan for Children and Families with a Home Language
other than English, Disability Service Plan, and Transition Plan.
Ayes: Chatfield, Clarke, Jackson, Latherow, DeMartino
Order # 295
Amend Agenda
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, it was moved by
David Latherow and seconded by Chris Clarke to amend the
agenda.
Ayes: Chatfield, Clarke, Jackson, Latherow, DeMartino
Order # 296
Revise Calendar
Graduation Date
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, it was moved by
David Latherow and seconded by Chris Clarke to combine Items #3 &
#4 of New Business Action Items and set one date for both for
May 22, 2015.
Ayes: Chatfield, Clarke, Jackson, Latherow, DeMartino
Order # 297
Amend Agenda
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, it was moved by
Chris Clarke and seconded by Carol Jackson to amend the agenda.
Ayes: Chatfield, Clarke, Jackson, Latherow, DeMartino
Order # 298
MNA Nursing
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, it was moved by
Chris Clarke and seconded by Carol Jackson to approve the contract
and memorandum of agreement with Oakmont Manor for the MNA
Program, pending board attorney approval.
Ayes: Chatfield, Clarke, Jackson, Latherow, DeMartino
Order # 300
Consent
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, it was moved by
Charlie Chatfield and seconded by Carol Jackson to combine and
approve the Consent items as follows:
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Charles Russell 5th grade Pie Peddler pie sales to offset cost of
trip to Kentucky Horse Park; Hager 5th grade Easter Bunny
Pictures for end of year trip.
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Set the 50th annual safety patrol trip to Washington, D.C. for
April 27 – May 1, 2016.
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Charles Russell’s 4th grade field trip on April 17, 2015 to the
Columbus Zoo in Columbus, Ohio via Spring Valley Coach with
SBDM approval and insurance documentation on file.
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Charles Russell’s 5th grade field trip to the Kentucky Horse Park in
Lexington, KY in May 2015 (date TBD) via Spring Valley Coach with
SBDM approval and insurance documentation on file.
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Hager’s 6th grade end of year field trip to King’s Island in Mason,
Ohio on May 18, 2015 via Spring Valley Coach with SBDM approval
and insurance documentation on file.
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Hager’s 5th grade end of year field trip to King’s Island in Mason,
Ohio on May 18, 2015 via Spring Valley Coach with SBDM approval
and insurance documentation on file.
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Oakview’s 6th grade end of year field trip to King’s Island in Mason,
Ohio on May 18, 2015 via Spring Valley Coach with SBDM approval
and insurance documentation on file.
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Oakview’s 5th grade end of year field trip to Frankfort, KY to visit
the State Capitol on April 27, 2015 via Spring Valley Coach with
SBDM approval and insurance documentation on file.
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CASA of Northeast Kentucky to place “Pennies from Heaven”
containers at the elementary and middle schools September 14-25,
2015.
Ayes: Chatfield, Clarke, Jackson, Latherow, DeMartino
Personnel for Board Information Only in accordance with KRS 160.390
Employed
Name
Position
Henry, James
Substitute Custodian & FSW
Howell, James
Substitute Teacher
Kazee, Dallas
Substitute Bus Mechanic
Lewis, Dustin
Substitute Teacher
Owens, Katie
Substitute Teacher
Pennington, Melissa
Parent Assistant
Preston, Della
ESS Instructor
Sanders, Stacey
Substitute FSW & Instructional Asst.
Shepherd, Maebelle
RTI Instructor
Wheeler, Keri
Substitute Teacher
Resignations/Terminations:
Name
Position
Biggs, James “Buddy”
Tomcat Boys Basketball Coach
Steele, Emily
Varsity Cheer Coach
Troxler, Marie
JV Cheer Coach
Retirements:
Name
Position
Burton, Delbert
Bus Driver
Burton, Penny
Bus Driver
Link, Leslie
Speech Language Pathologist
Rowlett, Cheri
Teacher
Salyers, Steve
Principal
Singleton, Jessie
Early Childhood Specialist
Extra Duty:
Name
Position
Plummer, Dee
Homebound Teacher
Sayles, Shelley
Special Ed. Homebound Teacher
Spicer, Lesa
Special Ed. Homebound Teacher
Order # 301
Adjourn
Site/School
District-wide
District-wide
District-wide
District-wide
District-wide
Head Start
Crabbe
District-wide
Oakview
District-wide
Effective Date
3/9/2015
2/23/2015
2/17/2015
2/13/2015
3/9/2015
2/24/2015
2/25/2015
3/10/2015
3/16/2015
2/13/2015
School/Site
Blazer
Blazer
Blazer
Effective Date
3/13/2015
3/5/2015
3/9/2015
School/Site
District-wide
District-wide
Oakview
Charles Russell
Charles Russell
District-wide
Effective Date
6/30/2015
6/30/2015
3/31/2015
6/30/2015
6/30/2015
6/30/2015
School/Site
District-wide
District-wide
District-wide
Effective Date
3/9/2015
3/2/2015
2/11/2015
There being no further action to bring before the Board, it was moved by
Carol Jackson and seconded by Chris Clarke to adjourn.
Ayes: Chatfield, Clarke, DeMartino, Jackson, Latherow
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Frank DeMartino
Chairperson
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Stephen E. Gilmore
Secretary