HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 8, 2025
The Hickman county Board of Education met on September 8, 2025, at 6:30 PM in
Central Office - Room 203.
Present: Sherri Baker, Jane Herron, Tim Hobbs, Christy Mays, Pippa Taylor,
Absent: Tabitha Cude, Doug Lane.
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 8, 2025
Motion to approve the agenda for September 8, 2025 with an additional non-
action item.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Christy Mays.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Doug Lane:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
VI. Regular Meeting Minutes for August 4, 2025
Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for August 4, 2025.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Doug Lane:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
VII. Special Recognition
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 8, 2025
A. Employee of the Month
VIII. Consent Agenda Items
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Doug Lane:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
A. Board Chair's Report
1. Chair's Countersigned Warrants
B. Personnel Report
C. Financial Report
D. Attendance Report
IX. Informational Items Requiring No Board Action
A. Strategic Plan
Working session dates will be emailed that would work for everyone. OPEB
can be included.
B. OPEB
C. EHHS Financial Donation from Apex Bank
D. Review Board Policy 1.806
E. District Enrollment
X. Items Requiring Board Action
A. Trip Requests
1. EHHS National Conference for Student Journalism
Motion to approve EHHS National Conference for Student Journalism in
Nashville, TN.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Doug Lane:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 8, 2025
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
2. HCHS JROTC Raider Competition - September 2025
Motion to approve HCHS JROTC Raider Competition - September 2025.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Doug Lane:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
3. HCHS JROTC Raider Competition - October 2025
Motion to approve HCHS JROTC Raider Competition - October 2025.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Doug Lane:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
B. EHHS Equestrian Club "Future Vets United"
Motion to approve EHHS Equestrian Club "Future Vets United".
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Doug Lane:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
C. Approve KBJM Architect Contract for EHHS Roof
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 8, 2025
Motion to approve KBJM Architect Contract for EHHS Roof.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Doug Lane:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
D. HCHS Classroom Renovation Change Order
Motion to approve HCHS Classroom Renovation Change Order.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Doug Lane:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
E. Budget Amendments
Motion to approve budget amendments 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Christy Mays.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Doug Lane:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
F. Board Policies
1. Revised Board Policy 6.200 - 1st Reading
Motion to revise Board Policy 6.200 as presented - waived 2nd reading.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Tim Hobbs.
Motion Result: Passed
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 8, 2025
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Doug Lane:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
2. Board Policies Review 6.4081--6.503
Motion to review board policies 6.4081-6.503.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Doug Lane:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
G. Approve Amended Contract with Lyle, Cook, Martin Architects for Services
Rendered in Conjunction with the HCHS Consumer Science Classroom
Renovation.
Motion to Approve Amended Contract with Lyle, Cook, Martin Architects for
Services Rendered in Conjunction with the HCHS Consumer Science Classroom
Renovation.
Motion made by Tim Hobbs.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Doug Lane:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
XI. Board Policy 1.200 - Method of Election of Officers
XII. Board Officer Elections 2025-2026
A. Chair
Tim Hobbs nominated Chair.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 8, 2025
Motion seconded by Christy Mays.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Doug Lane:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
B. Vice Chair
Doug Lane is vice chair.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Christy Mays.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Doug Lane:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
C. Pro-Tem
Jane Herron made Pro-Tem.
Motion made by Sherri Baker.
Motion seconded by Tim Hobbs.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Doug Lane:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
D. Legislative Representative
Christy Mays legislative representative.
Motion made by Pippa Taylor.
Motion seconded by Sherri Baker.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Doug Lane:
Absent
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 8, 2025
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
E. Student Representatives' Mentors Assigned by Chair
Mentors assigned by chair (Emily Kuhn, EHHS; Kitty Bates, HCHS) Sherri Baker
will be mentoring.
Motion made by Tim Hobbs.
Motion seconded by Sherri Baker.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Doug Lane:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2
XIII. Announcements
A. Regular Board Meeting for October 20, 2025 (location - HCHS Library due
to retiree awards)
XIV. Closing Comments
A. Legislative Representative
B. Board Chair, Board Members and Director of Schools
XV. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn meeting.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Absent
Doug Lane:
Absent
Sherri Baker:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

## Table 1

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

## Table 2

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

## Table 3

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

## Table 4

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

## Table 5

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

## Table 6

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

## Table 7

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

## Table 8

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

## Table 9

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

## Table 10

| Tabitha Cude: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Doug Lane: | Absent |
| Sherri Baker: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Yea: 5, Nay: 0, | Absent: 2 |

## Table 11

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

## Table 12

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

## Table 13

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

## Table 14

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

## Table 15

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

## Table 16

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

## Table 17

| Tabitha Cude: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Doug Lane: | Absent |

## Table 18

| Sherri Baker: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |

## Table 19

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

## Table 20

| Tabitha Cude: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Doug Lane: | Absent |
| Sherri Baker: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Yea: 5, Nay: 0, | Absent: 2 |