Garrard County
January 15, 2026 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 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. Governors' Scholars & Governors' School for the Arts
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II.B. SBDM Minutes
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II.C. Audience Comments
II.D. Board Members
II.E. Superintendent
II.E.1. Bonding Capacity
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II.E.2. 2024-25 Audit Report
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II.E.3. Paint Lick Elementary School Update
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:  Adopt consent agenda, 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
IV.A. Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings
IV.A.1. Regular Board Meeting - December 18, 2025
IV.B. Approve Treasurer's Report
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IV.C. Approve Personnel Changes Since December Board Meeting
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IV.D. Approve 2026 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan
Attachments
IV.E. Approve Use of GCHS by Class of 2016 - May 29, 2026 Pending Final Graduation Date
IV.F. Approve Field Trips Previously Approved by Principals
IV.F.1. GCHS Band - All State - February 4-7, 2026 - Louisville, KY
IV.F.2. GCHS Family Consumer Science - State Event - March 24-27, 2026 - Louisville, KY
V. Action Agenda
V.A. Approve Dates and Time for 2026 Board Meetings
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the 2026 board of education meeting dates and time, 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.B. Approve School Facilities Construction Commission Offer of Assistance
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the offer of assistance from the School Facilities Construction Commission, passed with a motion by Ms. Mary Davis 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.C. Approve Draft Budget for 2026-27
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the draft budget for the 2026-27 school year, 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
V.D. Approve School Calendar for 2027-28
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the school calendar for the 2027-28 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 Yes
V.E. Approve MOU with Lexis Performing Arts
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the MOU with Lexis Performing Arts, 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 Update to Hall of Fame Committee Membership
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the change to the Hall of Fame Committee Membership, 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.G. Approve BG-5 for GMS Asphalt Project
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the BG-5 for the GMS Asphalt Project, 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.H. Approve BG-5 for GMS Canopies Project
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the BG-5 for the GMS Canopies Project, passed with a motion by Mr. Ethan Smith 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.I. Approve BG-5 for GMS Concrete Project
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the BG-5 for the GMS Concrete Project, passed with a motion by Ms. Mary Davis 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.J. 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. 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 Yes
V.K. 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

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.L. Approve Action Following Executive Session If Needed
VI. 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 Yes
Ms. Mary Davis Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith Yes