Garrard County
August 03, 2026 6:00 PM ET (5:00 CT)
Garrard County Board of Education Special Called Meeting
I. Call Meeting to Order
I.A. Moment of Silence
I.B. Pledge to the American Flag
I.C. Adopt Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Adopt agenda, 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 Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
II. Action Agenda
II.A. Approve Proposed Tax Rate at 61.1, which includes tax exonerations, and direct the superintendent to publish the advertisement required by KRS 160.470(b)(1).
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approving the Proposed Tax Rate at 61.1, which includes tax exonerations, and direct the superintendent to publish the advertisement required by KRS 160.470(b)(1), 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 Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
II.B. Approve Emergency Certification for a Teacher at PLES
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The Superintendent Recommends the Approval of Emergency Certification for a Teacher at PLES, 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 Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes
III. 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 Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes