Garrard County
August 15, 2024 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
Attachments
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 Absent
II. Communications
II.A. Recognitions
II.A.1. Fran Award
II.B. SBDM Minutes
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II.C. Audience Comments
II.D. Board Members
II.E. Superintendent
II.E.1. Garrard Middle School Update
II.E.2. Goals Update
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II.E.3. Construction Update
II.E.4. 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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IV. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Approve Consent Agenda, 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 Absent
IV.A. Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings
IV.A.1. Regular Board Meeting - July 18, 2024
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IV.A.2. Special Called Board Meeting - August 1, 2024
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IV.B. Approve Treasurer's Report
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IV.C. Approve Fundraisers for Schools
IV.D. Approve Use of the GMS Auditorium & Parking Lot by the Rural Heritage Festival - August 16 & 17, 2024
IV.E. Approve Use of Selected Schools by the Garrard County Arts Center After-school Program - Ongoing
IV.F. Approve Use of GEC by the Garrard County Arts Center - November 2, 2024
IV.G. Approve Use of GEC by CASA
IV.H. Approve School Fees for 2024-25 School Year
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IV.I. Approve Donation of $2,500 to Boys & Girls Golf - Seth King Scholarship Foundation
IV.J. Approve Donation of $1,500 For Fence Replacement - Irvin Realty Group
IV.K. Approve Field Trips Previously Approved by Principals
IV.K.1. GCHS FFA - Horse Evaluation & Vet Science Contest - Nov. 14 & 15 - Murray State University
IV.K.2. GCHS FBLA - State Leadership Conference - 4/14-16/25 - Louisville
V. Action Agenda
V.A. Approve Pay Applications for GCHS Student Athletic Fields and Facilities
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the pay applications for the GCHS project, with holding $185,000 funds. 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 Absent
V.B. Approve Tax Rate for the 2024-25 School Year
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the tax rates for the 2024-25 school year, 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 Absent
V.C. Approve Change Order for Road to Bus Garage from GCHS Farm
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the change order for addition of road from GCHS farm to bus garage, 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 Absent
V.D. Approve Change Order for Parking Lot North & South Islands Infill
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the change order for the parking lot island infill, 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 Absent
V.E. Approve Aligning Director of Maintenance Position in Salary Schedule
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the alignment of the Director of Maintenance position in the salary schedule effective July 1, 2024, 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 Absent
V.F. Approve Additional Maintenance Groundskeeper
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of an additional maintenance groundskeeper, 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 Absent
V.G. Approve Adult Meal Pricing for the 2024-25 School Year
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the adult meal pricing for the 2024-25 school year, 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 Absent
V.H. Approve Yearbook Stipend for Elementary Yearbook Sponsors
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the yearbook stipend for elementary yearbook sponsors, 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 Absent
V.I. Approve Bullying Prevention & Intervention Incident Reporting Form for Administrative Procedures
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the Bullying Prevention & Intervention Incident Reporting Form for Administrative Procedures, 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 Absent
V.J. Approve Nursing Supervisor for School-Based Health Aides Job Description
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the Nursing Supervisor for the School-Based Health Aide's job description, 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 Absent
V.K. Approve Emergency Certification of GMS Teacher
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the emergency certification of a GMS teacher for the 2024-25 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 Absent
V.L. Approve Emergency Certification of PLE Teacher
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the emergency certification of a PLE teacher, 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 Absent
V.M. Approve MOA for GEAR UP Opportunity for 2024-25 School Year
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the MOA for GEAR UP Opportunity for the 2024-25 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 Absent
V.N. Approve a Shortened School Day for a GMS Student for the 2024-25 School Year
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of a shortened school day for a GMS student for the 2024-25 school year, 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 Absent
VI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment, 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 Absent