Garrard County
May 21, 2026 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. Student Recognitions
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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. Bonding Capacity
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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 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 - April 16, 2026
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IV.A.2. Special Called Board Meeting - April 23, 2026
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IV.A.3. Special Called Board Meeting - May 5, 2026
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IV.A.4. Special Called Board Meeting - May 11, 2026
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IV.B. Approve Treasurer's Report
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IV.C. Approve Emergency Certification of a PLE Teacher for the 2025-26 School Year
IV.D. Approve Personnel Changes Since April Board Meeting
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IV.E. Approve Field Trips Previously Approved by Principals
IV.E.1. GCHS - JROTC - Camp Davy Crockett - May 28-June 1, 2026 - Whitesburg, TN
IV.E.2. GCHS FBLA - FBLA Camp - June 2-4, 2026 - Hardinsburg, KY
IV.E.3. District - Migrant Summer Camp - June 9-12, 2026 - EKU
IV.E.4. GMS Archery - World Championship Tournament - June 18-20, 2026 - Daytona Beach, FL
IV.E.5. GCHS FBLA - FBLA National Conference - June 27 - July 2, 2026 - San Antonio, TX
IV.E.6. GCHS Boys Soccer - Soccer Camp - July 10-13, 2026 - Lindsey Wilson College
V. Action Agenda
V.A. Approve Budget for 2026-27 School Year
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the 2026-27 budget, 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.B. Approve Indirect Cost Rate for the 2026-27 School Year
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the indirect cost rate for the 2026-27 school year, 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.C. Approve Capital Funds Transfer
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the Capital Funds transfer, 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 Property/Auto/Umbrella Insurance for 2026-27 School Year
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of Obsidian Insurance for liability insurance for the 2026-27 school year, 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.E. Approve Workers Comp Insurance for the 2026-27 School Year
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of Encova for Workers' Comp insurance for the 2026-27 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.F. Approve Student Accident Insurance for the 2026-27 School Year
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends Zurich American for student accident insurance for the 2026-27 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.G. Approve MOUs with Wilderness Education Project
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the MOUs with the Wilderness Education Project, 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 ABA2 MOU with Wilderness Education Project for 2026-2028
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the MOU with Wilderness Education Project for ABA2 program for 2026-2028, 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.I. Approve Shortened School Day for GCHS Student
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of a shortened school day for a GCHS student, 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.J. Approve Certified Evaluation Plan for the 2026-27 School Year
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the Certified Evaluation Plan for the 2026-27 school year, 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.K. Approve Professional Development Plan for 2026-27
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the PD plan for the 2026-27 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.L. Approve Fidelity Bonds for Central Office Staff
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the fidelity bonds for Central Office staff, 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.M. Approve Surplus of GCHS Band Items
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of surplusing GCHS Band Items, 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.N. Approve Title Change from Director of Federal Programs to Assistant Superintendent
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The new superintendent recommends approval of the name change from Director of Federal Programs to Assistant Superintendent, 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
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