Garrard County
November 21, 2024 6:00 PM
Garrard County Board of Education Regular Meeting
Return
I. Call Meeting to Order
I.A. Moment of Silence
I.B. Pledge to the American Flag
I.C. Adopt Agenda
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Adopt agenda, passed with a motion by Dr. Connie Lamb and a second by Ms. Mary Davis.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
II. Communications
II.A. Recognitions
II.A.1. Garrard County Schools/Danville Office Equipment Staff of the Month
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II.A.2. Garrard County Schools/Whitaker Bank Teacher of the Month
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II.A.3. Garrard County Schools/Farmers National Bank Students of the Month
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II.B. SBDM Minutes
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II.C. Audience Comments
II.D. Board Members
II.E. Superintendent
II.E.1. Garrard County High School Update
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II.E.2. Student Members Update - GEAR Up
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II.E.3. Goals Update - Needs Assessment
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II.E.4. Construction Update
II.E.5. Personnel Changes Since October Board Meeting
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III. Reports
III.A. Treasurer's Report
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III.B. Bills as Presented
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IV. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Adopt Consent Agenda, passed with a motion by Mr. Ethan Smith and a second by Mr. Kenneth Hurt.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
IV.A. Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings
IV.A.1. Regular Board Meeting - October 17, 2024
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IV.A.2. Special Called Board Meeting - October 29, 2024
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IV.B. Approve Treasurer's Report
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IV.C. Approve Medical Leave of Absence Through January 6, 2025 for Classified Employee
IV.D. Approve Donation of $10,000 to GCHS Band from the Grant Oakley Memorial Fund
IV.E. Approve Donation of $5,000 to GCHS Band from Anonymous Source
IV.F. Approve Donation of $1,000 to GCHS Band from Whitaker Bank
IV.G. Approve Donation of $1,000 for Project Graduation from Rep. David Meade
IV.H. Approve the Use of GEC for November 1, 2025 - Garrard County Arts - Including the Gym.
IV.I. Approve Department of Agriculture Vehicle Being Parked at Maintenance Building
IV.J. Approve Field Trips Previously Approved by Principals
IV.J.1. GCHS FFA Lock-in - December 20, 2024 - Garrard County High School
IV.J.2. LES 5th Grade Trip - March 27 & 28, 2025 - North Central 4H Camp - Carlisle, KY
V. Action Agenda
V.A. Approve Pay Applications for GCHS Student Athletic Fields and Facilities
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the pay applications for the GCHS project, passed with a motion by Mr. Kenneth Hurt and a second by Ms. Mary Davis.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.B. Approve Change Order for Fencing to Secure the Athletic Field
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the change order of fencing for the athletic field at GCHS, passed with a motion by Ms. Mary Davis and a second by Dr. Connie Lamb.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.C. Approve Change Order for Baseball/Softball Doors
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the change order for baseball/softball doors, passed with a motion by Mr. Kenneth Hurt and a second by Mr. Ethan Smith.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.D. Approve Modifications to Baseball/Softball Scoreboards at GCHS and GMS
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of modifications to the GCHS & GMS baseball and softball scoreboards, passed with a motion by Ms. Mary Davis and a second by Mr. Kenneth Hurt.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.E. Approve Golf Program Upgrade
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval to golf program upgrades, passed with a motion by Mr. Kenneth Hurt and a second by Ms. Mary Davis.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.F. Approve Alignment of GMS Colors with GCHS
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the alignment of GMS colors with GCHS, passed with a motion by Mr. Ethan Smith and a second by Mr. Kenneth Hurt.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.G. Approve 2025-26 School Calendar
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the 2025-26 school calendar, passed with a motion by Dr. Connie Lamb and a second by Mr. Kenneth Hurt.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.H. Approve Job Description for E-Commerce Apprenticeship Pathway
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the job description for the e-commerce apprenticeship pathway, passed with a motion by Ms. Mary Davis and a second by Dr. Connie Lamb.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.I. Approve Creation of an Additional Bus Driver Position
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the creation of an additional bus driver position, passed with a motion by Mr. Kenneth Hurt and a second by Mr. Ethan Smith.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.J. Approve Travel Reimbursement Incentive Pilot for 2nd Semester
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the Travel Reimbursement Incentive pilot for 2nd semester, passed with a motion by Dr. Connie Lamb and a second by Ms. Mary Davis.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.K. Approve Change to Personal Leave Policy 03.1231/03.2231- 1st Reading
V.L. Approve Change to Emergency Leave Policy 03.1236/03.2236- 1st Reading
V.M. Approve Change to Maternity Leave Policy 03.1233/03.2233 - 1st Reading
V.N. Approve Surplus of Weight-Room Equipment from GCHS
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the surplus of weight-room equipment from GCHS, passed with a motion by Dr. Connie Lamb and a second by Mr. Ethan Smith.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
VI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment, passed with a motion by Mr. Ethan Smith and a second by Mr. Kenneth Hurt.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes