HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING December 9, 2024
The Hickman county Board of Education met on December 9, 2024, at 6:30 PM in
Central Office - Room 203.
Present: Sherri Baker, Tabitha Cude, Jane Herron, Doug Lane, Christy Mays,
Pippa Taylor, Absent: 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 December 9, 2024
XF. Approve to Amend Hard to Staff Pay Scale addition.
Motion made by Sherri Baker.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
Motion to approve the the December 9, 2024 agenda.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
VI. Regular Meeting Minutes for November 4, 2024
Motion to approve the the Regular Meeting Minutes for November 4, 2024.
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING December 9, 2024
Motion seconded by Sherri Baker.
Motion Result: Passed
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
VII. Special Recognition
A. Appreciation Award
B. Employee of the Month
VIII. Presentation
Proposing that the CTE students (carpentry/art teachers) create the tribute
in order to honor those that served our country in Hickman County. The
superintendent will make contact after speaking to the teachers/principals.
IX. Consent Agenda Items
Motion to approve the consent agenda.
Motion made by Sherri Baker.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
A. Board Chair's Report
1. Chair's Countersigned Warrants
B. Director's Report
C. Financial Report
D. ESSER Updates
E. Director's Monthly Attendance Report
F. Family Resource Centers Mid-Year Reports
X. Items Requiring Board Action
A. Trip Request
1. EHHS Senior Class
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING December 9, 2024
Motion to approve the EHHS Senior Class trip to Hollywood by bus on
5/15/25 in Santa Claus, Indiana. 48 students have signed up for this trip.
This is a senior day trip. Students have completed fundraising.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Doug Lane.
Motion Result: Passed
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
2. EHHS FCCLA
EHHS FCCLA have 4 trips. Sullivan University, Feb 6,7; Cooking Contest,
Huntsville, AL; JR Chef Competition, Antioch; FCCLA State Competition.
Motion to approve the trip.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Christy Mays.
Motion Result: Passed
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
B. Budget Amendments
Motion to approve the Budget amendments listed in 17 (tracking expenditures
in general fund), 18 (ISM in general fund), 19 ( budgeting these fund $2100
in CTE Perkins Grant), 20 (ATSI had a placeholder budget and it has now been
reversed out)
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING December 9, 2024
C. Board Policies
1. Revised Board Policy 5.116 (1st Reading)
Motion to approve Revised Board Policy 5.116 (1st Reading)
Motion made by Sherri Baker.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
2. Revised Board Policy 1.200 (2nd Reading)
Motion to approve Revised Board Policy 1.200 (2nd Reading)
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
3. Board Policies Review 1.806, 5.111--5.119
1.806 page 2, line 7 there are changes recommended - this will be pulled
for 1st reading until it is sent to interested parties from the
board. This has been sent to TSBA and no concern was stated from TSBA
Motion to approve Board Policies Review 5.111--5.119.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
Pull 1.806 from this review.
Motion made by Sherri Baker.
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING December 9, 2024
Motion seconded by Doug Lane.
Motion Result: Passed
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
D. Approve Audit Contract for FY 2024-2025
Motion to Approve Audit Contract for FY 2024-2025.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Sherri Baker.
Motion Result: Passed
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
E. Approve Revised Discipline Hearing Authority 2024-2025
2 Additions:
Dr. Ashley Totty, Special Programs
Kristin Dunn, EHMS
Motion to Approve Revised Discipline Hearing Authority 2024-2025.
Motion made by Sherri Baker.
Motion seconded by Doug Lane.
Motion Result: Passed
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
XI. Discussion of Proposed/Draft Policy 3.218.2
Hobbs, Herron, Mays completed research in terms of Policy 3.218.2. Franklin
Special School District. 8 Schools, 8 Dogs. They began with one dog. The
school district owns the dogs and the district is responsible for all the
dogs. The dogs have a handler and the dogs go home with the handler at
night. It takes 1.5 years to train a dog. The handler and back up handler
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING December 9, 2024
attend training as well. FSSD does not have a policy. The Director of
Schools maintains this program.
The HC director reached out to the attorney and the attorney stated that
districts don't have policies. Director Mullins will call Director Snowden
about cost and other details. Expedite the guidelines and process, perhaps
starting with 1 dog on each side of the county.
XII. Announcements
A. Regular Board Meeting for January 13, 2025
It would be good for the Board to get together for some work sessions in the
new year. Plan on January 13th to schedule some dates for these work
sessions. Strategic plan needs to be looked at as well.
XIII. Closing Comments
A. Legislative Representatives
B. Board Chair, Board Members, Student Representatives and Director of
Schools
XIV. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Tabitha Cude.
Motion Result: Passed
Tim Hobbs:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

## Table 1

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

## Table 2

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

## Table 3

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

## Table 4

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

## Table 5

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

## Table 6

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

## Table 7

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

## Table 8

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

## Table 9

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

## Table 10

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

## Table 11

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

## Table 12

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

## Table 13

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

## Table 14

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