Garrard County
November 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 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. Staff Member of the Month
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II.A.2. Teacher of the Month
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II.A.3. Students of the Month
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II.A.4. Garrard County Band Invitational Parent Recognition
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. State Assessment Update
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II.E.3. Update on Virtual Reach
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II.E.4. Update on JROTC Program
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II.E.5. Needs Assessment Presentation
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II.E.6. Education Foundation Initial Development
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:  Approve Consent agenda, passed with a motion by Mr. Ethan Smith 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
IV.A. Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings
IV.A.1. Regular Board Meeting - October 16, 2025
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IV.B. Approve Treasurer's Report
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IV.C. Approve Personnel Changes Since October Board Meeting
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IV.D. Approve Extended Medical Leave Through 1/5/26
IV.E. Approve Garrard County Board of Elections Intent to Utilize Schools - May 19 & November 3, 2026
IV.F. Approve Field Trips Previously Approved by Principals
IV.F.1. GMS - Y-Club - December 3-5, 2025 - Louisville, KY
IV.F.2. GCHS - Y-Club - December 8-10, 2025 - Louisville, KY
V. Action Agenda
V.A. Approve 2026-27 Calendar
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends to table action item A. 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 Bid for Fence Installation at GCHS for Farm
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of Day Farm and Fencing for fence installation 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
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