Garrard County
May 15, 2025 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
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Adopt agenda, passed with a motion by Ms. Mary Davis and a second by Mr. Ethan Smith.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Absent
Dr. Connie Lamb Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
II. Communications
II.A. Recognitions
II.A.1. Camp Dick Robinson Elementary Archery
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 April Board Meeting
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II.E.4. Hall of Fame Announcement
III. Reports
III.A. Treasurer's Report
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III.B. Bills as Presented
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III.C. Safety Inspection Update
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IV. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Approve Consent Agenda, passed with a motion by Mr. Ethan Smith and a second by Ms. Mary Davis.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Absent
Dr. Connie Lamb Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
IV.A. Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings
IV.A.1. Regular Board Meeting - April 17, 2025
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IV.B. Approve Treasurer's Report
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IV.C. Approve $1,000 Donation to Odyssey of the Mind for Travel - Anonymous
IV.D. Approve Use of GEC for Garrard County Arts Summer Camp
IV.E. Approve Field Trips Previously Approved by Principals
IV.E.1. GCHS FCS - FCCLA Camp - May 28-30, 2025 - Hardinsburg, KY
IV.E.2. GCHS JROTC - JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge - May 30-June 3, 2025 - Whitesburg, TN
IV.E.3. GCHS FBLA - FBLA Camp - June 3-5, 2025 - Hardinsburg, KY
IV.E.4. CDR Archery - World Competition - June 4-8, 2025 - Myrtle Beach, SC
IV.E.5. GCHS FBLA - Nationals - June 27 - July 3, 2025 - Anaheim, CA
IV.E.6. GCHS FCS - FCCLA National Conference - July 5-9, 2025 - Orlando, FL
IV.E.7. GCHS Boys Soccer - Soccer Camp - July 10-13, 2025 - Lindsey Wilson College
V. Action Agenda
V.A. Approve Acceptance of SFCC Offer of Assistance for GCHS Final Phase
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends acceptance of the SFCC offer of assistance for the GCHS final phase, passed with a motion by Mr. Ethan Smith and a second by Ms. Mary Davis.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Absent
Dr. Connie Lamb Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.B. Approve Tentative Budget for the 2025-26 School Year
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the tenative budget for the 2025-26 school year, passed with a motion by Mr. Ethan Smith and a second by Ms. Mary Davis.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Absent
Dr. Connie Lamb Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.C. Approve Salary Schedule for the 2025-26 School Year
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the salary schedule for the 2025-26 school year, passed with a motion by Ms. Mary Davis and a second by Mr. Ethan Smith.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Absent
Dr. Connie Lamb Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.D. Approve Capital Funds Transfer Request
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the capital funds transfer request, passed with a motion by Mr. Ethan Smith and a second by Ms. Mary Davis.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Absent
Dr. Connie Lamb Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.E. Approve Indirect Cost Rates for 2025-26 School Year
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approve of the indirect cost rates for the 2025-26 school year, passed with a motion by Ms. Mary Davis and a second by Mr. Ethan Smith.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Absent
Dr. Connie Lamb Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.F. Approve Cost Per Mile Calculation for District ADA for 2025-26 School Year
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the cost per mile calculation for the 2025-26 school year, passed with a motion by Mr. Ethan Smith and a second by Ms. Mary Davis.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Absent
Dr. Connie Lamb Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.G. Approve Health Services Agreement with Family Health Care Associates for 2025-26 School Year
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the health services agreement with Family Health Care for the 2025-26 school year, passed with a motion by Ms. Mary Davis and a second by Mr. Ethan Smith.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Absent
Dr. Connie Lamb Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.H. Approve MOU with CAFCA for Mental Health Services for 2025-26 School Year
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the CAFCA mental health services MOU for the 2025-26 school year, passed with a motion by Mr. Ethan Smith and a second by Ms. Mary Davis.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Absent
Dr. Connie Lamb Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.I. Approve Contract with Laura Hash for Visual Impairment Services for 2025-26 School Year
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the Visual Impairment Contract for the 2025-26 school year, passed with a motion by Ms. Mary Davis and a second by Mr. Ethan Smith.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Absent
Dr. Connie Lamb Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.J. Approve Contract with Tracey French for Orientation and Mobility for 2025-26 School Year
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the Orientation and Mobility Contract for the 2025-26 school year, passed with a motion by Mr. Ethan Smith and a second by Ms. Mary Davis.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Absent
Dr. Connie Lamb Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.K. Approve Contract for Occupational and Physical Therapy with ARK for the 2025-26 School Year
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the Occupational & Physical Therapy Contract with ARK for the 2025-26 school year, passed with a motion by Ms. Mary Davis and a second by Mr. Ethan Smith.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Absent
Dr. Connie Lamb Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.L. Approve Contract with Carolyn Land for Medicaid Nursing Supervisor for 2025-26 School Year
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the Medicaid nursing supervisor contract for the 2025-26 school year, passed with a motion by Mr. Ethan Smith and a second by Ms. Mary Davis.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Absent
Dr. Connie Lamb Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.M. Approve Creation of an Exceptional Childhood Consultant Position
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the creation of an exceptional childhood consultant position, passed with a motion by Ms. Mary Davis and a second by Mr. Ethan Smith.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Absent
Dr. Connie Lamb Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.N. Approve Elimination of One MTSS Position
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the elimination of one MTSS position, passed with a motion by Mr. Ethan Smith and a second by Ms. Mary Davis.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Absent
Dr. Connie Lamb Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.O. Approve Increase in Medicaid Coordinator Stipend from $5,000 to $7,500
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the increase in the Medicaid coordinator stipend from $5,000 to $7,5000, passed with a motion by Ms. Mary Davis and a second by Mr. Ethan Smith.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Absent
Dr. Connie Lamb Absent
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 Dr. Jerry Browning.

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