Garrard County
July 17, 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:   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. SBDM Minutes
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II.B. Audience Comments
II.C. Board Members
II.D. Superintendent
II.D.1. Construction Update/Bonding Capacity
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II.D.2. Personnel Changes Since June 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. Hall of Fame Guidelines Revision
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III.D. JROTC Offer Letter
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III.E. Annual Special Education Determination Letter - 2025
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III.F. Annual Preschool Determination Letter - 2025
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IV. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   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
IV.A. Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings
IV.A.1. Regular Board Meeting - June 19, 2025
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IV.A.2. Special Called Working Session - July 1, 2025
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IV.B. Approve Treasurer's Report
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IV.C. Approve Annual Security Update
IV.D. Approve Emergency Substitute Certification for 2025-26
IV.E. GCHS Volleyball - Tournament - 8/22-23/25 - Hopkinsville, KY
IV.F. Approve Field Trips Previously Approved by Principals
V. Action Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   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.A. 2nd Reading Policy Update for 2025-26 School Year
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the policy updates for the 2025-26 school year based on the recommendations of KSBA and Grant Chenoweth 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.B. Approve Communications for Compliance with SB 181
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of Go Guardian, Blackboard, Outlook, & Starfish for compliance with SB 181 including BCTC platforms 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 Headstart Contract for 2025-26
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the headstart contract for 2025-26 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.D. Approve a Title 1 Position for GCHS
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of a Title 1 position for 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.E. Approve 20 Extended Days for JROTC Lead
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the 20 extended days for the JROTC lead 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
VI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   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