HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING August 3, 2026
The Hickman county Board of Education met on August 3, 2026, at 6:30 PM in
Central Office - Room 203.
Present: Tabitha Cude, Jane Herron, Tim Hobbs, Doug Lane, Pippa Taylor,
Brandon Tidwell, Absent: Christy Mays.
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 August 3, 2026
Motion to approve the Agenda for August 3, 2026.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Christy Mays:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
VI. Regular Meeting Minutes for July 6, 2026
Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for July 6, 2026.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Christy Mays:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
VII. Special Recognition
A. Board Member Appreciation - Mr. Doug Lane
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING August 3, 2026
B. Employee of the Month
VIII. Consent Agenda Items
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Tabitha Cude.
Motion Result: Passed
Christy Mays:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
A. Board Chair's Report
1. Chair's Countersigned Warrants
B. Personnel Report
C. Financial Report
D. TSBA OPEB Quarterly Report
IX. Items Requiring Board Action
A. Trip Request
1. HCHS JROTC
Motion to approve these trips.
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Christy Mays:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
B. Approve New School Support Organization for HCHS JROTC
Motion to approve New School Support Organization for HCHS JROTC booster
club.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Christy Mays:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING August 3, 2026
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
C. Approve APEX Agreement with Centerville Elementary School
Motion to approve APEX Agreement with Centerville Elementary School.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Christy Mays:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
D. Approve School Fees for 2026-2027
Motion to approve School Fees for 2026-2027.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Tabitha Cude.
Motion Result: Passed
Christy Mays:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
E. Approve Tennessee School Plant Management Association Membership Dues
Motion to approve Tennessee School Plant Management Association Membership
Dues for 26-27.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Christy Mays:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING August 3, 2026
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
F. Approve Proposal for School Bus Banners
Motion to approve the school bus banner program.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Christy Mays:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
G. Approve Proposal Between EHHS and RJYoung
Motion to approve Proposal Between EHHS and RJYoung.
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Christy Mays:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
H. Approve Arbiter Pay for HCHS
Motion to approve Arbiter Pay for HCHS.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Christy Mays:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING August 3, 2026
I. Approve Centerville Municipal Golf Course MOU for EHMS, HCMS, EHHS, HCHS
for 2026-2027
Motion to approve Centerville Municipal Golf Course MOU for EHMS, HCMS,
EHHS, HCHS for 2026-2027.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Christy Mays:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
J. Dynamix DPT Agreement - HCHS
Motion to approve the Dynamix sample contract with amendment for one year in
26-27.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Tabitha Cude.
Motion Result: Passed
Christy Mays:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
K. FY26 Budget Closeout
Motion to approve budget amendment 44.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Christy Mays:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
L. Budget Amendments
Motion to approve budget amendments 3-6.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING August 3, 2026
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Christy Mays:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
Motion to approve budget amendment 7.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Christy Mays:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
M. Board Policies
1. Revised Board Policies (2nd Reading) 1.400, 2.100, 2.200, 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 board policies 1.400 - 6.3041.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Christy Mays:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
2. Board Policies Review 1.206--4.2012
Motion to approve Board Policies 1.206--4.2012.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Tabitha Cude.
Motion Result: Passed
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING August 3, 2026
Christy Mays:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
X. Announcements
A. Special Called Session - August 6, 2026 - Time To Be Determined
B. Regular Board Meeting for September 14, 2026
C. If you are interested in attending, please remember to register for:
TSBA 2026 South Central Fall District Meeting - September 17, 2026 4:30--
7:00
Lawrence Co. - E.O. Coffman Middle, 111 Lafayette Ave, Lawrenceburg, TN
D. If you are interested in attending, please remember to register for:
TSBA Leadership Conference & Annual Convention
November 5-8, 2026 - Gaylor Opryland Resort & Convention Center
XI. Closing Comments
A. Legislative Representative
B. Board Chair, Board Members and Director of Schools
XII. Adjourn
Motion to Adjourn.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Christy Mays:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

## Table 1

| Christy Mays: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 2

| Christy Mays: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 3

| Christy Mays: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
|  |  |

## Table 4

| Christy Mays: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 5

| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
|  |  |

## Table 6

| Christy Mays: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 7

| Christy Mays: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 8

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

## Table 9

| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 10

| Christy Mays: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 11

| Christy Mays: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 12

| Christy Mays: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 13

| Christy Mays: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |

## Table 14

| Christy Mays: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
|  |  |

## Table 15

| Christy Mays: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 16

| Christy Mays: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |

## Table 17

| Christy Mays: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 18

| Christy Mays: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 19

| Christy Mays: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 20

| Christy Mays: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |