Garrard County
December 18, 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:   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. Staff Member of the Month
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II.A.2. Teacher of the Month
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II.A.3. Students of the Month
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II.A.4. Governor's Scholar & Governor's School for the Arts
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. Kindergarten & 1st Grade Retention
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II.E.3. Lancaster Elementary School Update
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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:   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
IV.A. Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings
IV.A.1. Regular Board Meeting - November 20, 2025
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IV.B. Approve Treasurer's Report
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IV.C. Approve Personnel Changes Since November Board Meeting
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IV.D. Approve City Use of Facilities for Parks and Rec for Basketball
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IV.E. Approve $3,000 Donation to Family Resource from Heart of KY United Way - Bilingual Kits, Dental Supplies, Toddler Art Camp
IV.F. Approve $1,000 Donation to Family Resource from Whitaker Bank
IV.G. Approve $1,000 Donation to FRYSC - Anonymous
IV.H. Approve Field Trips Previously Approved by Principals
IV.H.1. GMS Volleyball - Lexington Ice Center - Jan. 3-4, 2026 - Lexington
IV.H.2. GCHS Ag/FFA - National FFA Leadership Conference - Jan. 23-24, 2026 - EKU
V. Action Agenda
V.A. Approve Pay Application for GCHS Student Athletic Fields and Facilities
Attachments
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 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
V.B. Approve FRYSC Assurance Certification for 2026-2028
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the FRYSC Assurance Certification for 2026-2028 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.C. Approve a Shortened School Day for an LES Student
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of a shortened school day for an LES student passed with a motion by Mr. Ethan Smith 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.D. Approve Calendar for 2026-27 School Year
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the 2026-27 school calendar 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.E. Approve MOU with Thomas More University for Facility Use from January 2026 through December 2027
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the MOU with Thomas More University for use of our facilities from January 2026 through December 2027 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.F. Approve MOU with Lexis Winter Guard for Facility Use from January 2026 through April 2026
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of verbal agreement with Lexis Winter Guard for facility use from January 2026 through April 2026 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.G. Approve Moving to Executive Session - KRS 61.810(1)(f)
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of moving to executive session passed with a motion by Mr. Ethan Smith 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.H. Approve Return from Executive Session
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of a return from executive session 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 Action Following Executive Session If Needed
VI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   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