Garrard County
February 17, 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
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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.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. Camp Dick Robinson 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 - January 15, 2026
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IV.A.2. Special Called Meeting - January 22, 2026
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IV.A.3. Special Called Meeting - January 29, 2026
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IV.B. Approve Treasurer's Report
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IV.C. Approve Personnel Changes Since January Board Meeting
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IV.D. Approve Unpaid Medical Leave for GCS Employee
IV.E. Approve Use of GEC for Summer Art Camp June 1-5, 2026 & Holly Jolly Market November 7, 2026 for Garrard Arts Center
IV.F. Approve Use of GMS Baseball Field and Sports Zone for Travel Baseball Team with compliance of GMS Baseball Coach Schedule - March-May, 2026
IV.G. Approve Field Trips Previously Approved by Principals
IV.G.1. GCHS Beta - State Competition - March 4-6, 2026 - Lexington
IV.G.2. GCHS Y-Club - KY United Nations Assembly - March 12-14, 2026 - Louisville, KY
V. Action Agenda
V.A. Approve Draft SBDM Allocations for 2026-27 School Year
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the draft SBDM allocations for the 2026-27 school year, 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.B. Approve Calendar Amendment for 2025-26 School Year
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the calendar amendment for the 2025-26 school year, 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.C. Approve Superintendent Retirement and Determine a Vacancy for the Office of Superintendent Will Exist Effective July 1, 2026
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the Superintendent Retirement and Determine a Vacancy for the Office of Superintendent Will Exist Effective July 1, 2026, 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.D. Approve ABA Contract Through June 30, 2026
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the ABA contract through June 30, 2026, 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.E. Approve Four Winter Guard Positions for GCHS Marching Band
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of four Winter Guard positions for the Garrard County High School Band program, 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.F. Approve Seeking Bids on Weedeating Contract for 2026-2027
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends seeking bids for weedeating contract for 2026-2027, 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.G. Approve Parent Square as an Approved Communication Platform
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of Parent Square as a communication platform for the district, 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.H. Approve Technology Items as Junk for Recycling
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the listed technology items as junk for recycling, 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.I. First Reading of Policy Updates to Salary Deduction Policy for Certified and Classified Staff
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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 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.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 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.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