Garrard County
August 21, 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
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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 Middle School Archery
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II.A.2. 2025 Fran Award - Carolyn Sparks
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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. Construction Update/Bonding Capacity
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II.E.2. Personnel Changes Since July 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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IV. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Approve 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 - July 17, 2025
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IV.A.2. Special Called Working Session - July 17, 2025
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IV.A.3. Special Called Meeting - August 7, 2025
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IV.A.4. Special Called Meeting - August 12, 2025
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IV.B. Approve Treasurer's Report
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IV.C. Approve School Fundraisers for 2025-26
IV.D. Approve Use of GMS Cafeteria - October 25, 2025 - 2009 Class Reunion
IV.E. Approve Use of GMS & GEC Parking Lot for Lancaster City Halloween - 10-31-25
IV.F. Approve Use of GEC for CASA Training
IV.G. Approve Field Trips Previously Approved by Principals
IV.G.1. GCHS FFA - Sept 12-13, 2025 - Rising Sun Conference - KY FFA Leadership Training Center - Hardinsburg, KY
IV.G.2. GCHS Band - Oct 24-26, 2025 - State Band Competition - Bowling Green, KY
IV.G.3. GCHS FBLA - November 10-12, 2025 - Titans Learning Lab Fall Leadership - Nashville, TN
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 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 Tax Rate for 2026
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the tax rate for the 2026 tax year, 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.C. Approve Community Forums - Dates/Locations to Follow
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of community forums with dates and locations to follow, 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 Creation of a Special Education Position for Lancaster Elementary for 2025-26
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of creating an addition special education position for Lancaster Elementary for 2025-26, 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.E. Approve Amended UK Health Contract
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the amended UK Health contract, 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.F. Approve Contract for Part-time Public Relations Position
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of a part-time public relations 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 Yes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
V.G. Approve Contract for Part-time Football Trainer
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the contract for a part-time football trainer, 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.H. Approve GCS Federal Program Information Handbook for 2025-26
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the GCS Federal Program Information Handbook for 2025-26, 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 Change to Breakfast & Lunch Cost for Adults for 2025-26
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the change in adult breakfast and lunch prices 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.J. Approve Revisions to Garrard County Schools Hall of Fame Guidelines
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Table this item, 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.K. Approve Moving to Executive Session - 61.801(1)(b)(c)
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of moving to executive session, 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.L. 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 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.M. Approve Action Following Executive Session If Needed
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   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:  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