Garrard County Board of Education Regular Meeting
July 16, 2026 6:00 PM ET (5:00 CT)
Garrard Education Center
324 West Maple Avenue
Lancaster, KY 40444
859 792 3018

Attendance Taken at 6:00 PM: 

Present Board Members:   
Dr. Jerry Browning 
Mr. Kenneth Hurt 
Ms. Mary Davis 
 
Absent Board Members:   
Dr. Connie Lamb 
Mr. Ethan Smith 

I. Call Meeting to Order  
I.A. Moment of Silence  
I.B. Pledge to the American Flag  
I.C. Adopt Agenda  

Order #189 - Motion Passed:  Adopt Agenda, passed with a motion by Ms. Mary Davis and a second by Mr. Kenneth Hurt.  
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.B. SBDM Minutes  
II.C. Audience Comments  
II.D. Board Members  
II.E. Superintendent  
II.E.1. Bonding Capacity  

III. Reports  
III.A. Treasurer's Report  
III.B. Bills as Presented  

IV. Consent Agenda  

Order #190 - Motion Passed:  Approve Consent Agenda, passed with a motion by Mr. Kenneth Hurt and a second by Ms. Mary Davis.  
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 - June 18, 2026  
IV.B. Approve Treasurer's Report  
IV.C. Approve Personnel Changes Since June Board Meeting  
IV.D. Approve Field Trips Previously Approved by Principals  
IV.E. Approve Annual IT Security Update  
IV.F. Approve Superintendent Professional Growth Plan   
IV.G. Approve Resolution to Adopt 5 Superintendent Effectiveness Standards  

V. Action Agenda  
V.A. Approve Emergency Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 School Year.  

Order #191 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the Emergency Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 School Year,  passed with a motion by Ms. Mary Davis and a second by Mr. Kenneth Hurt.  
Dr. Jerry Browning        Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt          Yes
Dr. Connie Lamb           Absent
Ms. Mary Davis            Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith           Absent

V.B. Approve Garrard County Schools Special Education Procedures for the 2026-2027 School Year  

Order #192 - Motion Passed:  The superintendent recommends approval of the  Garrard County Schools Special Education Procedures for the 2026-2027 School Year,  passed with a motion by Mr. Kenneth Hurt and a second by Ms. Mary Davis.  
Dr. Jerry Browning        Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt          Yes
Dr. Connie Lamb           Absent
Ms. Mary Davis            Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith           Absent

VI. Adjournment  

Order #193 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment, passed with a motion by Ms. Mary Davis and a second by Mr. Kenneth Hurt.  
Dr. Jerry Browning        Yes
Mr. Kenneth Hurt          Yes
Dr. Connie Lamb           Absent
Ms. Mary Davis            Yes
Mr. Ethan Smith           Absent

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Chairperson

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Superintendent