HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 14, 2026
The Hickman county Board of Education met on September 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM
in Central Office - Room 203.
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 September 14, 2026
Motion to amend the agenda to add EHMS cheer competition as line IX.A.4.
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
Motion to approve the September 14 agenda.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Tabitha Cude.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
VI. Regular Meeting Minutes for August 3, 2026
Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for August 3, 2026.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 14, 2026
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
VII. Special Recognition
A. Introduce New Board Member - Brandy Craft
B. Introduce New Student Representatives -
Cooper Tidwell from Hickman County High School and Makayla Cathey from East
Hickman High School.
C. Employee of the Month
D. Student of the Month
VIII. Consent Agenda Items
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
A. Board Chair's Report
1. Chair's Countersigned Warrants
B. Personnel Report
C. Financial Report
D. Attendance Report
E. Social Studies Textbook Adoption
IX. Items Requiring Board Action
A. Trip Request
1. EHHS FCCLA/FBLA - Updated Dates/Details Since Prior Approval
Motion to approve the EHHS FCCLA/FBLA trip.
Motion made by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion seconded by Christy Mays.
Motion Result: Passed
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 14, 2026
Brandy Craft:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
2. EHHS Beta Club
Motion to approve the EHHS Beta Club trip.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
3. HCHS Beta Club
Motion to approve the HCHS Beta Club trip.
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
4. EHMS Cheer Competition Trip
Motion to approve the EHMS Cheer Competition Trip.
Motion made by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 14, 2026
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
B. Approve Bid for Tennis Court Repair and Re-Sealing for HCHS and EHHS
Motion to approve Seal-Rite bid for Tennis Court Repair and Re-Sealing for
HCHS and EHHS.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
C. Approve Agreement for Copper Phone Line Changes
Motion to approve agreement for Copper Phone Line Changes.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
D. Budget Amendments
Motion to approve Budget Amendments 10-15.
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 14, 2026
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
E. Discussion About Public Chapter 924 - Displaying the Ten Commandments
F. Board Policies
1. Revised Board Policies (1st Reading) 1.803, 3.405, 4.700, 5.801
Motion to approve board policy 3.405 on 1st reading and waive the 2nd
reading.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Tabitha Cude.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
Motion to approve 1.803, 4.700, 5.801 on 1st reading.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
2. Board Policies Review 4.202--4.214
Motion to approve review of board policies 4.202-4.214.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
X. Board Policy 1.200 - Method of Election of Officers
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 14, 2026
XI. Board Officer Elections 2026-2027
A. Chair
Motion to nominate Tim Hobbs to remain in place as board chair.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Tim Hobbs:
Abstain (With Conflict)
Brandy Craft:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Abstain (With Conflict) : 1
B. Vice Chair
Motion to nominate Jane Herron as school board vice chair.
Motion made by Pippa Taylor.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Jane Herron:
Abstain (With Conflict)
Brandy Craft:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Abstain (With Conflict) : 1
C. Pro-Tem
Motion to nominate Christy Mays as Pro-Tem.
Motion made by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Christy Mays:
Abstain (With Conflict)
Brandy Craft:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Abstain (With Conflict) : 1
D. Legislative Representative
Motion to nominate Brandon Tidwell at legislative representative.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 14, 2026
Motion seconded by Tabitha Cude.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandon Tidwell:
Abstain (With Conflict)
Brandy Craft:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Abstain (With Conflict) : 1
E. Student Representatives' Mentor (s) Assigned by Chair
Motion to nominate Tabitha Cude as Student Representatives' Mentor.
Motion made by Pippa Taylor.
Motion seconded by Christy Mays.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Abstain (With Conflict)
Brandy Craft:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Abstain (With Conflict) : 1
XII. Announcements
A. Regular Board Meeting for October 19, 2026
B. If you are interested in attending, please remember to register for:
TSBA 2026 South Central Fall District Meeting - September 17, 2026
Lawrence County - E.O. Coffman Middle, 111 Lafayette Ave, Lawrenceburg, TN
C. 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
XIII. Closing Comments
A. Legislative Representative
B. Board Chair, Board Members, Student Representatives and Director of
Schools
XIV. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 14, 2026
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0

## Table 1

| Brandy Craft: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |

## Table 2

| Brandy Craft: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |

## Table 3

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

## Table 4

| Brandy Craft: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |

## Table 5

| Brandy Craft: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |

## Table 6

| Brandy Craft: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |

## Table 7

| Brandy Craft: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |

## Table 8

| Brandy Craft: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |

## Table 9

| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |

## Table 10

| Brandy Craft: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |

## Table 11

| Brandy Craft: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |

## Table 12

| Brandy Craft: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |

## Table 13

| Brandy Craft: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |

## Table 14

| Brandy Craft: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |

## Table 15

| Brandy Craft: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |

## Table 16

| Tim Hobbs: | Abstain (With Conflict) |
| --- | --- |
| Brandy Craft: | Yea |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |

## Table 17

| Jane Herron: | Abstain (With Conflict) |
| --- | --- |
| Brandy Craft: | Yea |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |

## Table 18

| Christy Mays: | Abstain (With Conflict) |
| --- | --- |
| Brandy Craft: | Yea |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
|  |  |

## Table 19

| Brandon Tidwell: | Abstain (With Conflict) |
| --- | --- |
| Brandy Craft: | Yea |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |

## Table 20

| Tabitha Cude: | Abstain (With Conflict) |
| --- | --- |
| Brandy Craft: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
|  |  |

## Table 21

| Brandy Craft: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |

## Table 22

| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |