HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 7, 2025
The Hickman county Board of Education met on April 7, 2025, at 6:30 PM in
Central Office - Room 203.
Present: Sherri Baker, Tabitha Cude, Jane Herron, Tim Hobbs, Doug Lane,
Christy Mays, Pippa Taylor.
Superintendent, both student reps present.
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 April 7, 2025
Motion to approve the Agenda for April 7, 2025 Add budget amendment 31 to
item X.
Motion made by Tim Hobbs.
Motion seconded by Tabitha Cude.
Motion Result: Passed
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
VI. Regular Meeting Minutes for March 3, 2025
Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for March 3, 2025.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
VII. Special Recognition
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 7, 2025
A. Employees of the Month
B. HCHS Boys Basketball Team
C. Certificate Presentation to TSBA SCOPE Conference Delegates
D. HCHS JROTC Community Service Presidential Awards
E. VFW Award to HCHS Student - Jake Tidwell
VIII. Consent Agenda Items
D. Question from Hobbs about the amount - ESSER updates. Newsom responded
to this as did the Director of Schools. The question was about the money
returning.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items.
Motion made by Sherri Baker.
Motion seconded by Tim Hobbs.
Motion Result: Passed
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
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
IX. Update on HCMS Gym Repairs
The Director of Schools spoke about HCMS: gym is in the dry, the floor
company is scheduled. Current building code call for 3 inches of insulation
- there is 1 inch and insurance covered this - the decision to put in the 3
inches cost $20,000, the gym floor depreciated by $50,000. The floor will be
a floating floor.
X. Items Requiring Board Action
A. Trip Request
1. HCHS TN Strong
Motion to approve HCHS TN Strong trip to attend the TN Youth Summit, July
13,14,15 in Chattanooga.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Sherri Baker:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 7, 2025
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
2. HCHS Senior Trip 2025
Motion to approve HCHS Senior Trip 2025, May 14th, Holiday World in
Indiana.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Christy Mays.
Motion Result: Passed
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
3. HCMS 8th Grade Trip
Motion to approve the HCMS 8th Grade Trip to an Amusement Park (May 10) in
Bowling Green, KY.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Tabitha Cude.
Motion Result: Passed
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
4. HCHS JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge
Motion to approve HCHS JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge, June 3-7,
Greenville, KY.
Motion made by Tim Hobbs.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 7, 2025
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
B. 2025-2026 Attendance Zones
The attendance zones have not changed for 2025-26.
Motion to approve the 2025-2026 Attendance Zones.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Sherri Baker.
Motion Result: Passed
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
C. TSBA 2026 Membership Dues
Motion to approve the TSBA 2026 Membership Dues of $6300.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Tabitha Cude.
Motion Result: Passed
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
D. Approval of E-Rate Purchase
Motion for Approval of E-Rate Purchase. This is within the budget.
Motion made by Sherri Baker.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 7, 2025
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
E. Approval of Bid for Welding Equipment
Motion for Approval of Bid for Welding Equipment (this is part of the
Innovation School Grant) Learning Labs is the recommended company.
Motion made by Tim Hobbs.
Motion seconded by Sherri Baker.
Motion Result: Passed
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
F. Appoint all Board Members to the Budget Committee
Motion to Appoint all Board Members to the Budget Committee.
Motion made by Sherri Baker.
Motion seconded by Tabitha Cude.
Motion Result: Passed
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
G. Approval of Science Textbook Adoption
Motion for Approval of Science Textbook Adoption from Savvas.
Motion made by Sherri Baker.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
H. Budget Amendments
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 7, 2025
Motion to approve 3 budget amendments 29, 30 including the addition of 31.
Motion made by Tim Hobbs.
Motion seconded by Tabitha Cude.
Motion Result: Passed
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
I. Budget FY26 Update
Director Mullins discussed the prepared sheets with the Board: County
Commission $, TISA funds, 4.5% increase in back to back years for educators,
support personnel would receive an increase, increase substitute teacher $.
He mentioned the work that Elkins and Newsom have done and requests more
time to provide clarity and specificity.
Wednesday, 5:30pm, April 30 Budget Meeting.
Motion to approve the Budget FY26 Update.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Sherri Baker.
Motion Result: Passed
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
J. Board Policies
1. Board Policies Review - 5.701--6.2011; 5.400, 5.40, 5.402, 5.403
Motion to approve Board Policies Review - 5.701--6.2011; 5.400, 5.40,
5.402, 5.403.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Sherri Baker.
Motion Result: Passed
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 7, 2025
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
XI. Announcements
A. Regular Board Meeting for May 5, 2025 will be held in the Library at HCHS
due to Teacher of the Year recognitions.
B. Board Work Session in April - TBD
April 30, Wednesday, 5:30pm
XII. Closing Comments
A. Legislative Representative
B. Board Chair, Board Members, Student Representatives and Director of
Schools
XIII. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn meeting.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Tim Hobbs.
Motion Result: Passed
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0

## Table 1

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

## Table 2

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

## Table 3

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

## Table 4

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

## Table 5

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

## Table 6

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

## Table 7

| Sherri Baker: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |

## Table 8

| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |

## Table 9

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

## Table 10

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

## Table 11

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

## Table 12

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

## Table 13

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

## Table 14

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

## Table 15

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

## Table 16

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

## Table 17

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

## Table 18

| Sherri Baker: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: Yea: 7, Nay: 0 | Yea |