Garrard County
August 17, 2023 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 Mr. Kenneth Hurt.

Member Votes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Absent
II. Communications
II.A. Recognitions
II.B. Principal Report - GCHS Principal - Michael Anderson
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II.C. SBDM Minutes
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II.D. Audience Comments
II.E. Board Members
II.F. Superintendent
II.F.1. Goals Update
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II.F.2. Construction Update
II.F.3. Personnel Changes Since July Board Meeting
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III. Reports
III.A. Treasurer's Report
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III.B. SRO Update
III.C. Bills as Presented
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IV. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Approve Consent Agenda, passed with a motion by Ms. Mary Davis and a second by Mr. Kenneth Hurt.

Member Votes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Absent
IV.A. Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings
IV.A.1. Special Called Board Meeting - July 14, 2023
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IV.A.2. Regular Board Meeting - July 20, 2023
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IV.B. Approve Treasurer's Report
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IV.C. Approve School Fundraising Activities
IV.D. Approve Meal Pricing for 2023-24 School Year
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IV.E. Approve Job Descriptions for Yearbook Sponsor and Game Manager
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IV.F. Approve Use of GMS Auditorium and Parking Lot for the Rural Heritage Festival
IV.G. Approve Field Trips Approved by Principals & Superintendent
V. Action Agenda
V.A. Approve Tax Rates for 2023-24 School Year
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the 64.4 cent tax rate for real estate and personal property and 55.1 cent rate for motor vehicles for the 2023-24 school year, passed with a motion by Mr. Kenneth Hurt and a second by Ms. Mary Davis.

Member Votes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Absent
V.B. 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 Dr. Connie Lamb and a second by Ms. Mary Davis.

Member Votes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Absent
V.C. Approve Change Orders to the GCHS Project
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the change orders for the GCHS project. passed with a motion by Mr. Kenneth Hurt and a second by Dr. Connie Lamb.

Member Votes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Absent
V.D. Approve Emergency Certification for GCHS Spanish Position
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the emergency certification for a GCHS Spanish position, passed with a motion by Ms. Mary Davis and a second by Mr. Kenneth Hurt.

Member Votes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Absent
V.E. Approve Emergency Certification for GCHS Special Education Position
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the emergency certification for the GCHS Special Education position, passed with a motion by Dr. Connie Lamb and a second by Ms. Mary Davis.

Member Votes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Absent
V.F. Approve District Emergency Safety Plan
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the District Emergency Safety Plan, passed with a motion by Mr. Kenneth Hurt and a second by Dr. Connie Lamb.

Member Votes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Absent
V.G. Approve Temporary Waiver to Policies 03.13251, 03.23251, and 09.423 Regarding Random Drug Testing
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the temporary waiver of the three drug testing policies, passed with a motion by Dr. Connie Lamb and a second by Mr. Kenneth Hurt.

Member Votes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Absent
V.H. Approve Policy Change to Certified and Classified Travel Reimbursement Policies - 1st Read
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V.I. Approve Gear-Up MOA with Appalachian Educational Service Agency
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the Gear-Up MOA with the Appalachian Educational Service Agency, passed with a motion by Ms. Mary Davis and a second by Mr. Kenneth Hurt.

Member Votes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Absent
V.J. Approve ABA MOU WEP Grant
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the ABA MOU WEP Grant, passed with a motion by Dr. Connie Lamb and a second by Ms. Mary Davis.

Member Votes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Absent
V.K. Approve Change to Long Term Substitute Pay
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the change to long-term sub pay, passed with a motion by Ms. Mary Davis and a second by Mr. Kenneth Hurt.

Member Votes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Absent
V.L. Possible Action on 6th SRO for GEC/ATC
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Table Possible Action on 6th SRO for GEC/ATC, passed with a motion by Mr. Kenneth Hurt and a second by Ms. Mary Davis.

Member Votes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Absent
V.M. Possible Action on Board Policy 03.122
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Table Possible action on Board Policy 03.122, passed with a motion by Ms. Mary Davis and a second by Mr. Kenneth Hurt.

Member Votes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Absent
VI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment, passed with a motion by Dr. Connie Lamb and a second by Mr. Kenneth Hurt.

Member Votes
Dr. Connie Lamb Yes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Absent