Cold Springs school board approves termination of classified employee and assistant coach

The Cold Springs Public Schools Board of Trustees voted to approve a staff recommendation to terminate the employment of a classified employee and assistant coach identified in the meeting as Trenton (also referred to in remarks as “Trent”) Ashley.

A staff member presented the recommendation to the board and a trustee moved that the board approve the recommendation. Another trustee seconded the motion. A member of the public voiced support for the termination, saying, “Yes, I agree that Trent Trent Ashley be terminated.”

The presiding officer then called the roll. Trustees recorded 'Aye' votes from Sabrina, Sydney and Barb; the record indicates unanimous support among trustees present. One trustee confirmed their attendance after the roll-call exchanges, identifying themself as Francis. No 'No' votes, abstentions or recusals were recorded in the transcript.

The motion approved the staff recommendation to terminate the employee; the meeting adjourned immediately afterward. The transcript uses both "Trent Ashley" and "Trenton Ashley" at different points; the board record did not provide a single, consistent spelling for the employee's name in the portions presented here.

No formal discussion of reasons for the recommendation, supporting documentation, or grievance process was recorded in the provided segments. The transcript does not show a mover or seconder by full name, nor does it state any next procedural steps for appeal or administrative review within the excerpt provided.