HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING---May 4, 2026
The Hickman county Board of Education met on May 4, 2026, at 6:30 PM in
Hickman County High School Library.
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 May 4, 2026
Motion to approve the Agenda for May 4, 2026.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
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
VI. Regular Meeting Minutes for April 13, 2026
Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for April 13, 2026.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
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
VII. Special Called Session Minutes for April 29, 2026
Motion to approve Special Called Session Minutes for April 29, 2026.
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING---May 4, 2026
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
VIII. Special Recognition
A. Employee of the Month
B. Student Board Representative Recognitions
C. Recognition of Students Scoring 29 or Above on the ACT
D. Building Teachers of the Year
1. EHES Teacher of the Year
2. EHIS Teacher of the Year
3. EHMS Teacher of the Year
4. EHHS Teacher of the Year
5. CES Teacher of the Year
6. CIS Teacher of the Year
7. HCMS Teacher of the Year
8. HCHS Teacher of the Year
E. Novice School Teachers of the Year
1. EHES Novice School Teacher of the Year
2. CES Novice School Teacher of the Year
3. EHHS Novice School Teacher of the Year
4. CIS Novice School Teacher of the Year
5. HCHS Novice School Teacher of the Year
F. Novice District Level Teachers of the Year
1. Grades Pre-K - 4
2. Grades 9-12
G. District Teachers of the Year
1. Grades Pre-K - 4
2. Grades 5-8
3. Grades 9-12
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING- May 4, 2026
H. Leaders of the Year
1. Principal of the Year
2. Supervisor of the Year
IX. Consent Agenda Items
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items.
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
A. Board Chair's Report
1. Chair's Countersigned Warrants
B. Personnel Report
C. Financial Report
D. Attendance Report
X. Items Requiring Board Action
A. Trip Request
1. HCHS JROTC
Motion to approve HCHS JROTC cadet leadership challenge.
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
2. HCMS Boys' Basketball
Motion to approve HCMS Boys' Basketball camp.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING---May 4, 2026
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. HCHS Girls' Basketball
Motion to approve HCHS Girls' Basketball overnight trips.
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
B. Textbook Adoption
Motion to approve Textbook Adoption for schedule E (Computer Science, Health
and Wellness, CTE blanket adoption) ELA 3 year gap adoption. K-2, Wonders -
Sounds First - Amplify CKLA Skills Workbook. 3-5, Wit and Wisdom. 6-8, 9-12
My Perspectives.
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
C. Budget Amendments
Motion to approve Budget Amendments 33, 34 & 35.
Motion made by Doug Lane.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING---May 4, 2026
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
D. OPEB
Motion to approve Option 2 for OPEB.
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
E. Budget for FY27 (141, 143)
Motion to approve the agenda by Cude then Mays then 2 amendments Motion to
amend the Budget for FY 27 (141, 143) from 13 cents to 8 cents with a
separate presentation for the capitol outlay projects
with a separate presentation for the capitol outlay projects.
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
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
Motion to amend the Budget for FY 27 (141) from 13 cents to 8 cents.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Doug Lane:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING---May 4, 2026
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
with a separate presentation for the capitol outlay projects.
Motion made 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
Motion to approve budget 143.
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
F. Board Policies
1. 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 (2nd 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
(2nd Reading).
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
2. Board Policies Review 2.800--2.900
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 4, 2026
Motion to approve Board Policies Review 2.800--2.900.
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
XI. Announcements
A. Regular Board Meeting for June 1, 2026
B. Director's Evaluation and Board Self-Evaluation
C. School Budget Presentation to County Legislative Body - May 7, 2026 5:30
p.m.
D. TSBA Fall District Meeting - September 17, 2026 - Lawrence County
(E.O. Coffman Middle School)
XII. Closing Comments
A. Legislative Representative
B. Board Chair, Board Members, Student Representatives and Interim Director
of Schools
XIII. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn.
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

## 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 |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |

## Table 9

| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: Yea: 7, Nay: 0 | Yea |

## Table 10

| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Jane Herron: | 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 |

## Table 12

| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Doug Lane: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | 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: 7, Nay: 0 | Yea |