Garrard County
October 16, 2025 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 Mr. Kenneth Hurt and a second by Ms. Mary Davis.

Member Votes
Dr. Jerry Browning Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt Yes
Dr. Connie Lamb Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Absent
II. Communications
II.A. Recognitions
II.A.1. Staff Member of the Month
II.A.2. Teacher of the Month
II.A.3. Students of the Month
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. Advanced Coursework Plan
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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 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 Absent
IV.A. Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings
IV.A.1. Regular Board Meeting - September 18, 2025
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IV.B. Approve Treasurer's Report
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IV.C. Approve Personnel Changes Since September Board Meeting
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IV.D. Approve MOAs with Wilderness Education Project
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IV.E. Approve Use of GMS Parking Lot - October 25, 2025 - Garrard County Health Department - Rabies Clinic - 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
IV.F. Approve Use of GMS Parking Lot - November 29, 2025 - City of Lancaster Parade Start Point
IV.G. Approve Field Trips Previously Approved by Principals
V. Action Agenda
V.A. Approve Pay Application for GCHS Student Athletic Fields and Facilities
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the pay application for the GCHS Student Athletic Fields and Facilities, 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 Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Absent
V.B. Approve KETS 1st Offer of Assistance
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the KETS 1st offer of assistance, 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 Absent
V.C. Approve RTA Grant Applications for All Three Elementary Schools
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the RTA Grant applications for all three elementary schools, 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 Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Absent
V.D. Approve Early Graduation for GCHS Student - Accepted for Spring at the University of Louisville
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the early graduation of a GCHS student to attend the University of Louisville for the spring semester of 2026, 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 Absent
V.E. Approve Speech Therapy Contract for the 2025-26 School Year
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the speech therapy contract for the 2025-26 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 Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Absent
V.F. Approve AVAYA DAAS Renewal for Phone Service - 3 Year Renewal
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the AVAYA DAAS Phone Service Contract for three years, 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 Absent
V.G. Approve Updates to the Gifted and Talented Manual
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the updates to the Gifted and Talented Manual, 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 Absent
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Absent
V.H. Approve Updated Child Nutrition Procurement Plan
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the Micro-Purchase Threshold in the Child Nutrition Procurement Plan, 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 Absent
V.I. Approve Update to the GCS Facility Kitchen Use Policy
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the update to the GCS Facility Kitchen Use Policy, 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 Absent
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 Ms. Mary Davis.

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