Board approves updated handbooks, temporary psychologist coverage and HSP guidelines
Summary
Garrard County Board approved updated district handbooks, a temporary modification to part-time school psychologist days to cover a vacancy, and revised highly structured program (HSP) guidelines reflecting state caseload and terminology changes. Each item passed by unanimous vote.
At the meeting the board approved an updated set of district handbooks for the 2026–27 school year after a second reading of policy changes from KSBA; the presenter said the changes reflect recent personnel shifts and newly adopted board policies.
The board also approved a temporary modification allowing a retired school psychologist to work up to the maximum 128 days this school year to fill a vacancy for about three months. Administrators described the change as a stopgap to ensure coverage for students and staff.
Separately, the board approved revised Highly Structured Program (HSP) guidelines that reflect statewide changes to caseload numbers and special-education terminology. All motions were approved unanimously.
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