Garrard County
March 20, 2025 6:00 PM
Garrard County Board of Education Regular Meeting
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 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
II. Communications
II.A. Recognitions
II.A.1. City of Lancaster & Garrard County
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II.A.2. Garrard County Schools/Danville Office Equipment Staff of the Month
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II.A.3. Garrard County Schools/Whitaker Bank Teacher of the Month
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II.A.4. 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. Goals Update
II.E.2. Construction Update/Bonding Capacity
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II.E.3. Personnel Changes Since February 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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III.C. Give Me a Reason - Operation Unite
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IV. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Adopt Consent Agenda, 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
IV.A. Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings
IV.A.1. Regular Board Meeting - February 18, 2025
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IV.B. Approve Treasurer's Report
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IV.C. Approve Unpaid Medical Leave for District Employee through April 24, 2025
IV.D. Approve Use of Board Room by City of Lancaster for Council Meetings As Needed
IV.E. Approve Use of GMS Parking Lot by Garrard County Health Department - Saturday, June 14, 2025
IV.F. Approve Field Trips Previously Approved by Principals
IV.F.1. GCHS FCS - State Meeting - April 23-25, 2025 - Louisville
IV.F.2. GMS Band/Choir - May 10, 2025 - Kings Island, Mason, Ohio
IV.F.3. GCHS Project Graduation - May 23, 2025 - Lexington
V. Action Agenda
V.A. Approve GCHS MSD Paraeducator Position Beginning in 2025-26
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of an additional MSD paraeducator for GCHS beginning in 2025-26, 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.B. Approve Upgrade of Part-time School Psychologist to Full-time
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the conversion of the part-time school psychologist to a full-time position, 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.C. Approve Commodities Coordinator Position, Job Description, and Stipend
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the Commodities Coordinator position, job description and stipend, passed with a motion by Ms. Mary Davis 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 Athletic Trainer Options for 2025-26
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the athletic trainer options for the 2025-26 school year, passed with a motion by Mr. Kenneth Hurt 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.E. Approve 5 Additional Days for New Teachers Hired for the 2025-26 School Year
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of 5 additional days for new teachers hired for the 2025-26 school year, 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.F. Approve Teacher Mentor Stipend for New Teacher Support
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of a teacher mentor stipend for new teacher support, 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
V.G. Approve MOU with Thomas More for Dual Credit for the 2025-26 School Year
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the MOU with Thomas More for the 2025-26 school year, 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.H. Approve Addition of Secondary Colors to GCHS & GMS
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the addition of secondary colors to GCHS & GMS, 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 No
V.I. Approve Moving to Executive Session - KRS 61.810(c)
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of a move to executive session, passed with a motion by Mr. Kenneth Hurt 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.J. Approve Return from Executive Session
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of a return from executive session, 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.K. Approve Any Actions Based on Executive Session
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