HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 13, 2026
The Hickman county Board of Education met on April 13, 2026, at 6:30 PM in
Central Office - Room 203.
Present: Tabitha Cude, Jane Herron, Tim Hobbs, Doug Lane, Christy Mays, Pippa
Taylor, Brandon Tidwell.
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 13, 2026
Motion to approve the amended Agenda for April 13, 2026 (add X.M).
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Tabitha Cude.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
VI. Regular Meeting Minutes for March 2, 2026
Moti.
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
Motion to approve Regular Meeting Minutes for March 2, 2026.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 13, 2026
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
VII. Special Called Session Minutes for March 17, 2026
Motion to approve Special Called Session Minutes for March 17, 2026.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
VIII. Special Recognition
A. Employee of the Month
B. Certificate Presentation to TSBA SCOPE Conference Delegates
IX. Consent Agenda Items
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
A. Board Chair's Report
1. Chair's Countersigned Warrants
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 13, 2026
B. Personnel Report
C. Financial Report
D. Attendance Report
X. Items Requiring Board Action
A. Trip Request
1. HCHS TN Strong
Motion to approve HCHS TN Strong.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Tabitha Cude.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
2. EHHS Cheer Camp
Motion to approve EHHS Cheer Camp.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
B. 2026-2027 Attendance Zones
Motion to approve 2026-2027 Attendance Zones.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Tabitha Cude.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 13, 2026
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
C. TSBA 2027 Membership Dues
Motion to approve TSBA 2027 Membership Dues.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
D. Hickman County Chamber of Commerce Dues
The historical $50-per-school fee from 12-15 years ago has been replaced by
an employee rate.
Motion to continue as members of the Hickman County Chamber of Commerce by
paying the Dues.
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
Motion seconded by Christy Mays.
Motion Result: Passed
Jane Herron:
Abstain (With Conflict)
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Abstain (With Conflict) : 1
E. Appoint all Board Members to the Budget Committee
Motion to Appoint all Board Members to the Budget Committee.
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
Motion seconded by Doug Lane.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING-- April 13, 2026
F. Bid - Intercom Maintenance and Repair Provider for 8 Schools
Motion to approve the Bid - Intercom Maintenance and Repair Provider for 8
Schools.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
G. Bid - Automotive Class Training Equipment for HCHS
Motion to approve Bid - Automotive Class Training Equipment for HCHS
(Georgia Education Solutions).
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Tabitha Cude.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
H. Bid - TN State Category 1 E-Rate Mini-Bid Process
Motion to approve TN State Category 1 E-Rate Mini-Bid Process.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
1. Network Services
I. Bid - TN State Category 2 E-Rate Mini-Bid Process
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 13, 2026
Motion to approve TN State Category 2 E-Rate Mini-Bid Process.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
1. Internal Connection
2. MIBS (Managed Internet Broadband Services)
Motion to approve MIBS (Managed Internet Broadband Services)
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
J. Budget Amendments
Motion to approve Budget Amendments 30, 31, and 32.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Christy Mays.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
K. OPEB
Have the classified and non-classified paid the same amount
employee
before 2015 - different tiers for different services.
Motion to table OPEB.
Motion made by Brandon Tidwell.
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 13, 2026
Motion seconded by Tabitha Cude.
Motion Result: Tabled
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
L. Board Policies
1. Revised Board Policy 1.108 (2nd Reading)
Motion to approve Revised Board Policy 1.108 (2nd Reading) .
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Tabitha Cude.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
2. Revised Board Policies 1.804, 2.400, 5.114, 5.1151, 5.200, 5.201,
5.202, 5.302, 5.400, 5.403, 5.606, NEW 5.608, 5.800, 6.411 - 1st Reading
Motion to approve Revised Board Policies 1.804, 2.400, 5.114, 5.1151,
5.200, 5.201, 5.202, 5.302, 5.400, 5.403, 5.606, NEW 5.608, 5.800, 6.411 -
1st Reading.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
3. Board Policies Review 2.401--2.703
Motion to approve Board Policies Review 2.401--2.703.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 13, 2026
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
M. HCHS Agreement from APEX Bank
Motion to approve HCHS Agreement from APEX Bank.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
XI. Discussion
A. FY2025 Internal School Funds Audit
B. Budget FY27 Update
Working sessions for April 29, Wednesday
6pm
C. Transportation - Seatbelt Safety
XII. Announcements
A. Regular Board Meeting for May 4, 2026 - this meeting will be held in the
Library at HCHS due to Teacher of the Year recognitions and awards.
XIII. Closing Comments
A. Legislative Representative
B. Board Chair, Board Members, Student Representatives, and Interim Director
of Schools
XIV. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn.
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 13, 2026
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0

## Table 1

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

## Table 2

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

## Table 3

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

## Table 4

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

## Table 5

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

## Table 6

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

## Table 7

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

## Table 8

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

## Table 9

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

## Table 10

| Jane Herron: | Abstain (With Conflict) |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |

## Table 11

| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| 0 |  |

## Table 12

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

## Table 13

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

## Table 14

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

## Table 15

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

## Table 16

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

## Table 17

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

## Table 18

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

## Table 19

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

## Table 20

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

## Table 21

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

## Table 22

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

## Table 23

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