Garrard County
April 16, 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. Student Recognitions
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II.A.2. Friends of Garrard County Schools
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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. Garrard County High 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:  Adopt 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 - March 19, 2026
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IV.A.2. Special Called Board Meeting - March 30, 2026
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IV.B. Approve Treasurer's Report
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IV.C. Approve Personnel Changes Since March Board Meeting
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IV.D. Approve $1,000 Donation to Project Graduation from Alcohol Wellness & Responsibility
IV.E. Approve Field Trips Previously Approved by Principals
IV.E.1. GCHS Girls Basketball - Team Camp - June 9-11, 2026 - Campbellsville University
IV.E.2. GMS Girls Basketball - Team Camp - June 9-11, 2026 - Campbellsville University
IV.E.3. CDR Archery - World Championship Tournament - June 18-20, 2026 - Daytona Beach, FL
IV.E.4. GCHS Girls Soccer - Team Camp - July 10-12, 2026 - Wilmore, KY
IV.E.5. GCHS Family Consumer Science - FCCLA National Conference - July 6-10, 2026 - Washington DC
V. Action Agenda
V.A. Approve Related Services Contracts for the 2026-27 School Year
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the related services contracts for the 2026-27 school year, 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.A.1. OT/PT - ARK Rehab
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V.A.2. Vision Impairment - Laura Hash
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V.A.3. Orientation and Mobility - Tracey French
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V.A.4. CAFCA - Susan Campbell Turner
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V.A.5. ABA - Chris George
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V.B. Approve SBDM Allocations for the 2026-27 School Year
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the 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.C. Approve Part-Time School Psychologist for August-November 2026
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of a part-time school psychologist for August-November 2026, 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.D. Approve Special Education Procedures Update
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the special education procedures updates, 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 ARC Chairpersons for the 2026-27 School Year
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the ARC chairpersons 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.F. Approve a Shortened School Day for an LES Student
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the shortened school day for an LES student, 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.G. Approve Contract with Family Health Care Associates for the 2026-27 School Year
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the contract with Family Health Care Associates for the 2026-27 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.H. Approve Calendar Amendment for 2026 School Year
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the calendar amendment for the 2026 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.I. Approve Salary Schedule Update for Water Treatment Plant Monitor Effective April 1, 2026
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the salary schedule update for the water treatment plant monitor effective April 1, 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.J. Approve Non-renewal of Contract with Paramount Dental & Eyemed and Switch to Anthem Dental/Vision
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the non-renewal of the contract with Paramount Dental and Eyemend and the switch to Anthem Dental/Vision, 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 Agreement with KY Science & Technology Corporation & GMS to Implement Access Algebra
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the agreement between KSTC & GMS for Access Algebra, 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 Groundskeeping Contract for 2026-27
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the groundskeeping contract, 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.M. Approve Surplus of Senior Chromebooks
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of surplus of senior Chromebooks, 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.N. Approve Agreement with G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. - May 2026 - April 2033
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Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the agreement with G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. - May 2026 - April 2033, 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.O. 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 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.P. 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
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