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Board of Directors Meeting

BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING
College Drive Campus- John & Pat Stewart Board Room
August 28th, 2025
Minutes

MEMBERS PRESENT:

John Stewart, Ann Perkins, Chris Slone, Roxanne Neal 

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Amanda Collins, Rick Clark, Laura Patrick, Ben Collier, Dillon Mills

ALSO PRESENT:

Dr. Larry Ferguson, Megan Smedley, Steve Woodburn, Karen Blevins, Taylor 
Robinette

CALL TO ORDER

The Board Chair, John Stewart Jr., called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m. 

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES 

Members reviewed the minutes of the April 30th meeting. John Stewart made a motion to approve. Roxanne Neal seconded the motion. All voted to approve the minutes.  

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Dr. Larry Ferguson, President & CEO of Ashland Community & Technical College welcomed the Board of Directors members. He opened his report by announcing that Dillon Mills will be joining the Board as the new Student Representative. For the remainder of his report, Dr. Ferguson presented a power point (see attached.)  

Important topics of discussion in the President’s Report:  

  • Strategic Plan- The college is currently working on its next strategic plan which will be presented to the board for endorsement next spring.  
  • Mission Statement- Dr. Ferguson presented the new proposed mission statement to the board and asked for their endorsement. The board voted unanimously to endorse the statement as presented.  
  • Enrollment- Dr. Ferguson expressed his excitement with ACTC's growing enrollment.  
  • Campus Improvements-  
    • Update on the Transportation Training Center: This facility will be state of the art. It will house multiple technical programs and will provide a great opportunity for our students.
    • Campus construction: We currently have 30 million dollars of ongoing asset preservation projects. This is the largest amount the college has spent at one time. These projects will set our college up for the future.  
  • UK Workforce Institute- Dr. Ferguson expressed his enthusiasm about the new partnership with UK Kings Daughters. The Workforce Institute will bring new, younger students to the college and expose them to the great opportunities we provide with our Health Sciences programs.  
  • Update on current legislation-  o SJR 179- Currently at a standstill. Dr. Ferguson will update the board if any action is taken.  
    • SB 181- Currently working with local school boards to ensure continued compliance.  o
    • HB 4- The college is following the legislation. Audits will occur and the college is committed to ensuring continued compliance.  

FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENT & CABINET REPORTS

Faculty Report given by Chris Slone (copy attached). 

Staff Report given by Roxanne Neal (copy attached).   

Cabinet Reports given by Steve Woodburn (copy attached).  

BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS

Ann Perkins raised concerns about the decline in public school enrollment since COVID, noting that many students are now homeschooled. She emphasized potential implications for the college, particularly regarding whether these students will be adequately prepared for higher education and whether there is sufficient oversight of the curricula being taught in homeschool settings.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 9:36 a.m. by Board Chair John Stewart, Jr.