HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 5, 2025
The Hickman county Board of Education met on May 5, 2025, at 6:30 PM in
Hickman County High School Library.
Present: Sherri Baker, Tabitha Cude, Jane Herron, Tim Hobbs, Doug Lane,
Christy Mays, Pippa Taylor.
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 May 5, 2025
Motion to approve the Agenda for May 5, 2025.
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
VI. Regular Meeting Minutes for April 7, 2025
Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for April 7, 2025.
Motion made by Sherri Baker.
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
VII. Budget Committee Meeting Minutes for April 30, 2025
Motion to approve Budget Committee Meeting Minutes for April 30, 2025.
Motion made by Sherri Baker.
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 5, 2025
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
VIII. Special Recognition
A. Employee of the Month
B. Student Board Representative Recognitions
C. Building Teachers of the Year
1. CES Teacher of the Year -- Christy Mays
2. CIS Teacher of the Year -- Doug Lane
3. EHES Teacher of the Year -- Jane Herron
4. EHIS Teacher of the Year -- Sherri Baker
5. EHMS Teacher of the Year -- Sherri Baker
6. HCMS Teacher of the Year -- Dr. Tabitha Cude
7. EHHS Teacher of the Year -- Tim Hobbs
8. HCHS Teacher of the Year -- Jane Herron
D. Novice School Teachers of the Year
1. EHES Novice School Teacher of the Year -- Pippa Taylor
2. EHIS Novice School Teacher of the Year -- Tim Hobbs
3. EHMS Novice School Teacher of the Year Dr. Tabitha Cude
4. EHHS Novice School Teacher of the Year -- Christy Mays
5. HCHS Novice School Teacher of the Year -- Doug Lane
E. Novice District Level Teachers of the Year
1. Hickman County Grades Pre-K-4--Pippa Taylor
2. Hickman County Grades 5-8--Dr. Tabitha Cude
3. Hickman County Grades 9-12 Doug Lane
F. District Teachers of the Year
1. Grades Pre-K-4 Teacher of the Year -- Jane Herron
2. Grades 5-8 Teacher of the Year Dr. Tabitha Cude
3. Grades 9-12 Teacher of the Year -- Tim Hobbs
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
May 5, 2025
G. Leaders of the Year
1. Principal of the Year -- Christy Mays
2. Supervisor of the Year -- Pippa Taylor
IX. Consent Agenda Items
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
F. TSBA OPEB Quarterly Statement
X. Items Requiring Board Action
A. Trip Requests
1. HCMS Boys Basketball Camp Trip Request
Motion to approve HCMS boys Basketball Camp Trip Request.
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
2. HCHS Volleyball Camp Trip Request
Motion to approve HCHS Volleyball Camp Trip Request.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 5, 2025
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
3. HCHS Girls Basketball Camp Trip Request
Motion to approve HCHS Girls Basketball Camp Trip Request.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
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. HCMS Girls Basketball Camp Trip Request
Motion to approve HCMS Girls Basketball Camp Trip Request.
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
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
B. CIS Job Share Requests for 2025-2026
Motion to approve CIS Job Share Requests for 2025-2026.
Motion made by Tim Hobbs.
Motion seconded by Sherri Baker.
Motion Result: Passed
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 5, 2025
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
C. Authorize Director of Schools to submit grants, applications, reports,
amendments, and addenda
Motion to authorize Director of Schools to submit grants, applications,
reports, amendments, and addenda.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
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
D. Approval of Bids for Maintenance Department
Motion to approve the Approval of Bids for Maintenance Department X.D. with
the exception of concrete and painting.
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
E. Consideration of a Resolution Supporting The Education Freedom Act to
Provide Teacher Bonuses
Motion to approve Consideration of a Resolution Supporting The Education
Freedom Act to Provide Teacher Bonuses.
Motion made by Sherri Baker.
Motion seconded by Tim Hobbs.
Motion Result: Passed
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 5, 2025
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
F. Approve Bid for School Network Re-Design & Upgrades
Motion to Approve Bid for School Network Re-Design & Upgrades.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
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. Budget Ammendments
Motion to approve Budget Amendments Motion to amend budget amendment 33 -
$362,755.34.
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
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
Motion to approve Budget Amendments 32, 33, 34.
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
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 5, 2025
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
H. Budget for FY26 (141, 143)
Budget Info 5-5-25
Motion to approve Budget for FY26 (141, 143).
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Sherri Baker.
Motion Result: Passed
Tim Hobbs:
Nay
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 1
I. Board Policies
1. Board Policies Review - 6.202--6.303, 5.500, 5.501, 5.502
Motion to approve board policies review - 6.202--6.303, 5.500, 5.501,
5.502.
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
XI. Announcements
A. Regular Board Meeting for June 2, 2025
B. Director's Evaluation and Board Self-Evaluation
C. School Budget Presentation to County Legislative Body - May 8, 2025 5:30
p.m.
XII. Closing Comments
A. Tim Hobbs-Legislative Representative
B. Board Chair, Board Members, Student Representatives and Director of
Schools
XIII. Adjourn
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 5, 2025
Motion to adjourn.
Motion made by Tim Hobbs.
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

## 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

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

## Table 8

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

## Table 9

| 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 |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |

## Table 12

| 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 |

## Table 16

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