HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 12, 2026
The Hickman county Board of Education met on January 12, 2026, at 6:30 PM in
Central Office - Room 203.
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 January 12, 2026
Motion to approve the Agenda for January 12, 2026.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Doug Lane.
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 December 8, 2025
Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for December 8, 2025.
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
VII. Special Called Session for December 17, 2025
Motion to approve the minutes for the Special Called Session for December 17,
2025.
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 12, 2026
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
VIII. Special Recognition
A. Employee of the Month
IX. Consent Agenda Items
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
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
A. Board Chair's Report
1. Chair's Countersigned Warrants
B. Personnel Report
C. Financial Report
D. Attendance Report
X. Information
A. Two Mascots, One Heart: School Spotlight
B. Director Applications
XI. Discussion
A. Strategic Plan
B. OPEB
C. Student Information Systems (SIS) Update
XII. Items Requiring Board Action
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 12, 2026
A. Trip Requests
1. EHHS Jr. Chef Competition
Motion to approve EHHS Jr. Chef Competition (overnight in Antioch, TN).
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
2. EHHS FCCLA State Competition
Motion to approve the EHHS FCCLA State Competition.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
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
3. HCMS 8th Grade Trip Request
Motion to approve HCMS 8th Grade Trip Request.
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
B. HCHS Prom Request
Motion to approve HCHS Prom Request.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 12, 2026
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
C. Approve Change Order for EHHS CTE Building
Motion to approve change order for EHHS CTE Building.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
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. Budget Amendments
Motion to approve Budget Amendments (#22, #23, #24)
Motion made by Christy Mays.
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
E. Board Policies
1. Revised Board Policies 1.400; 1.404 (1st Reading)
Motion to approve the Revised Board Policies 1.400; waive 2nd reading.
Motion made by Sherri Baker.
Motion seconded by Doug Lane.
Motion Result: Passed
Sherri Baker:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 12, 2026
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 1.404 (1st Reading).
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
2. Board Policies Review 1.401--1.502
Motion to approve Board Policies Review 1.401--1.502.
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
F. Consideration of Grant for Propane Buses
Recommendation to purchase 1 in the 24-25 school year - would nee
$80,000. Then purchase the 2nd or 3rd in the 25-26 school year.
Motion to approve Consideration of Grant for Propane Buses.
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
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 12, 2026
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
XIII. Announcements
A. Confirm Special Called Session for January 27, 2026
Moved to the January 22nd
B. Regular Board Meeting for February 2, 2026
C. Propose date/time for Board Retreat
XIV. Closing Comments
A. Legislative Representative
B. Board Chair, Board Members, Student Representatives, Interim Director of
Schools
XV. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn.
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

## 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

| 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

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

## Table 15

| 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: 7, Nay: 0 | Yea |