HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 6, 2026
The Hickman county Board of Education met on July 6, 2026, at 6:30 PM in
Central Office - Room 203.
Present: Jane Herron, Doug Lane, Christy Mays, Pippa Taylor, Brandon Tidwell,
Absent: Tabitha Cude, Tim Hobbs.
I. Call To Order
II. Public Comment
Citizens that would like an opportunity to speak to the Board of Education
during public comment should sign up on the sheet provided at the meeting
location. Anyone desiring to speak on any subject may speak for 3 minutes
without prior school board notification. The sign-up sheet will be available
from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
III. Moment of Silence
IV. Pledge of Allegiance
V. Agenda for July 6, 2026
Motion to approve the June 6, 2026 Agenda.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
VI. Regular Meeting Minutes for June 1, 2026
Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for June 1, 2026.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
VII. Consent Agenda Items
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING--July 6, 2026
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
A. Board Chair's Report
1. Chair's Countersigned Warrants
B. Personnel Report
C. Financial Report
D. 2025-2026 Civil Rights Report
E. Hickman County Schools AI Usage Report
VIII. Items Requiring Board Action
A. Trip Request
1. EHHS FBLA/FCCLA
Motion to approve the EHHS FBLA/FCCLA trip.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
B. HCHS Football Camp
Motion to approve the HCHS Football Camp.
Motion made by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion seconded by Christy Mays.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING--July 6, 2026
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
C. Recommendations for Tenure
Motion to approve the Recommendations for Tenure.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
D. Personnel Decisions
Motion to approve the Personnel Decisions.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Christy Mays.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
E. Approve 2026-2027 Disciplinary Hearing Authority
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Disciplinary Hearing Authority.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
F. Approve Hickman County Schools' New Strategic Plan
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING- July 6, 2026
Motion to approve the Hickman County Schools' New Strategic Plan.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
G. Approve Letter of Interest with Milestone Towers
Motion to approve the Letter of Interest with Milestone Towers.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
H. Approve APEX Agreement with Hickman County Middle School
Motion to approve APEX Agreement with Hickman County Middle School.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
I. Approve APEX Agreement with Centerville Intermediate School
Motion to approve APEX Agreement with Centerville Intermediate School.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING--July 6, 2026
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
J. 2026-2027 Salary Schedules & Pay Scales
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Salary Schedules & Pay Scales Option A.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
K. Budget Amendments (FY27)
Motion to approve the Budget Amendments (FY27) #1 & #2.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Christy Mays.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
L. Close-Out Budget Amendments
Motion to approve the Close-Out Budget Amendments #40, #41, #42 & #43.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING--July 6, 2026
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
M. FY27 Federal Placeholder Budgets
Motion to approve the FY27 Federal Placeholder Budgets.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
N. Board Policies
1. Revised Board Policies (1st Reading) 1.400, 2.100, 2.200, 4.2013,
4.215, 4.301, 4.600, 4.603, 4.605, 5.106, 5.200, 5.201, 5.302, 5.303,
5.600, 5.801, 6.200, 6.202, 6.205, 6.303, 6.306, 6.318, 6.4051, 6.4053,
6.506, 4.100, 4.300, 4.301, 5.104, 5.501, 6.100, 6.301, 6.303, 6.304,
6.3041
Motion to approve the Revised Board Policies (1st Reading) 1.400, 2.100,
2.200, 4.2013, 4.215, 4.301, 4.600, 4.603, 4.605, 5.106, 5.200, 5.201,
5.302, 5.303, 5.600, 5.801, 6.200, 6.202, 6.205, 6.303, 6.306, 6.318,
6.4051, 6.4053, 6.506, 4.100, 4.300, 4.301, 5.104, 5.501, 6.100, 6.301,
6.303, 6.304, 6.3041 with the exception of 4.2013.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Christy Mays.
Motion Result: Withdrawn
Motion to approve the Revised Board Policies (1st Reading) 1.400,
2.100, 2.200, 4.2013, 4.215, 4.301, 4.600, 4.603, 4.605, 5.106, 5.200,
5.201, 5.302, 5.303, 5.600, 5.801, 6.200, 6.202, 6.205, 6.303, 6.306,
6.318, 6.4051, 6.4053, 6.506, 4.100, 4.300, 4.301, 5.104, 5.501, 6.100,
6.301, 6.303, 6.304, 6.3041 with the exception of 4.2013.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Christy Mays.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 6, 2026
Approve Board Policy 4.2013.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
2. Board Policies Review 3.218--3.403
Motion to approve Board Policies Review 3.218--3.403 for review.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
IX. Announcements
A. Regular Board Meeting for August 3, 2026
B. TSBA 2026 South Central Fall District Meeting - September 17, 2026
Lawrence County - E.O. Coffman Middle, 111 Lafayette Ave., Lawrenceburg, TN
C. TSBA Leadership Conference & Annual Convention
November 5-8, 2026 - Gaylor Opryland Resort & Convention Center
X. Closing Comments
A. Legislative Representative
B. Board Chair, Board Members and Director of Schools
XI. Adjourn
Motion to Adjourn.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Jane Herron:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING--July 6, 2026
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
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## Table 1

| Tabitha Cude: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tim Hobbs: | Absent |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: | 2 |

## Table 2

| Tabitha Cude: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tim Hobbs: | Absent |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: | 2 |

## Table 3

| Tabitha Cude: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tim Hobbs: | Absent |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: | 2 |

## Table 4

| Tabitha Cude: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tim Hobbs: | Absent |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: | 2 |

## Table 5

| Tabitha Cude: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tim Hobbs: | Absent |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |

## Table 6

| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: | 2 |

## Table 7

| Tabitha Cude: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tim Hobbs: | Absent |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: | 2 |

## Table 8

| Tabitha Cude: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tim Hobbs: | Absent |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: | 2 |

## Table 9

| Tabitha Cude: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tim Hobbs: | Absent |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: | 2 |

## Table 10

| Tabitha Cude: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tim Hobbs: | Absent |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: | 2 |

## Table 11

| Tabitha Cude: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tim Hobbs: | Absent |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: | 2 |

## Table 12

| Tabitha Cude: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tim Hobbs: | Absent |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: | 2 |

## Table 13

| Tim Hobbs: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: | 2 |

## Table 14

| Tabitha Cude: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tim Hobbs: | Absent |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: | 2 |

## Table 15

| Tabitha Cude: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tim Hobbs: | Absent |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: | 2 |

## Table 16

| Tabitha Cude: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tim Hobbs: | Absent |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |

## Table 17

| Tabitha Cude: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tim Hobbs: | Absent |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: | 2 |

## Table 18

| Tabitha Cude: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tim Hobbs: | Absent |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: | 2 |

## Table 19

| Tabitha Cude: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tim Hobbs: | Absent |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: | 2 |

## Table 20

| Tabitha Cude: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tim Hobbs: | Absent |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: | 2 |

## Table 21

| Tabitha Cude: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tim Hobbs: | Absent |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |

## Table 22

| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: | 2 |