HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 19, 2026
The Hickman county Board of Education met on October 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM in
Central Office - Room 203.
Present: Tabitha Cude, Jane Herron, Tim Hobbs, Christy Mays, Pippa Taylor,
Brandon Tidwell, Absent: Brandy Craft.
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 October 19, 2026
Motion to approve the agenda for Oct. 19, 2026.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
VI. Regular Meeting Minutes for September 14, 2026
Motion to approve the regular meeting minutes from Sept. 14, 2026.
Motion made by Pippa Taylor.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
VII. Special Recognition
A. Employee of the Month
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 19, 2026
B. Student of the Month
C. Athlete and Coaches Recognition
1. Blake Bishop - TSSAA Golf State Championship
VIII. Consent Agenda Items
Motion to approve all Consent Agenda Items.
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
Motion seconded by Christy Mays.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
A. Board Chair's Report
1. Chair's Countersigned Warrants
B. Personnel Report
C. Financial Report
D. Attendance Report
E. TSBA OPEB Quarterly Report
IX. Information
A. Coordinator of Community Services and MAP Programs
X. Items Requiring Board Action
A. Trip Request
1. HCMS Beta Club
Motion to approve the HCMS Beta Club Trip request.
Motion made by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
B. Approve Proposed School Calendar for 2027-2028
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING---October 19, 2026
Motion to approve the 2027-2028 school calendar.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
C. TISA Accountability Report FY27
Motion to approve the TISA Accountability Report.
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
D. Budget Amendments
Motion to approve budget amendments 16 and 17.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
E. School Year 26-27 Internal School Funds Contract
Motion to approve the 26-27 internal school funds audit contract.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Tabitha Cude.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 19, 2026
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
F. Board Policies
1. Revised Board Policy 6.312 (1st Reading)
Motion to pass board policy 6.312 on first reading.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
2. Revised Board Policies 1.803, 4.700, 5.801 (2nd Reading)
Motion to pass revised board policies 1.803, 4.700, 5.801 on 2nd reading.
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
3. Board Policies Review 4.3011--4.407
Motion to accept board policies 4.3011- 4.407 as reviewed.
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 19, 2026
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
XI. Announcements
A. Regular Board Meeting for November 2, 2026
B. 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
XII. Closing Comments
A. Legislative Representative
B. Board Chair, Board Members, Student Representatives and Director of
Schools
XIII. Adjourn
Motion to Adjourn.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

## Table 1

| Brandy Craft: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 2

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

## Table 3

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

## Table 4

| Brandy Craft: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 5

| Brandy Craft: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 6

| Brandy Craft: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 7

| Brandy Craft: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 8

| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 9

| Brandy Craft: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 10

| Brandy Craft: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 11

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

## Table 12

| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 13

| Brandy Craft: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |