Union County
August 28, 2023 6:00 PM
Union County Board of Education Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
I.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
I.2. Approval of Agenda
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #23-1650 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Launyai Martin and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.

II. Recognitions
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
II.1. Wrestling Achievements
Brooks Black, Wrestling Coach
II.2. FFA Achievements
Emilee Black, UCHS Agriculture Teacher
II.3. University of Chicago Rural Leaders Program
Amy Nelson, UCHS Principal
II.4. Governor's School for Entrepreneurs
Amy Nelson, UCHS Principal
II.5. Governor's Scholars Program
Amy Nelson, UCHS Principal
III. Discussion/Reports
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
III.1. Superintendent's Report
Patricia Sheffer, Superintendent
III.2. SBDM Reports
Agendas and Minutes attached
IV. Minutes
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
IV.1. Approval of Minutes
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #23-1651 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Greg Clifton and a second by Mr. Chad Hagan.

V. Financial
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
V.1. Approve Financial Report
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
Actions Taken

Order #23-1652 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the monthly financial report passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mrs. Launyai Martin.

V.2. Approve Payment of Bills
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
Actions Taken

Order #23-1653 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of bills passed with a motion by Mr. Chad Hagan and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.

V.3. Approval of Expenses for Superintendent's Office
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
Actions Taken

Order #23-1654 - Motion Passed:  Approval of superintendent's office expenses passed with a motion by Mrs. Launyai Martin and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.

V.4. Approval of tax rate levy for 2023-2024 KRS 132.0225(1)
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
Actions Taken

Order #23-1655 - Motion Passed:  Approval of tax rate levy for 2023-2024 at the compensating rate of 69.0 cents per $100 property assessment passed with a motion by Mr. Greg Clifton and a second by Mr. Chad Hagan.

VI. Public Comments/Clarification of Agenda Items
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
VII. Approval of Consent Agenda
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #23-1656 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chad Hagan and a second by Mr. Donnie Gatten.

VII.1. Acknowledgement of Personnel Report
Michelle Hall, Assistant Superintendent of Personnel
VII.2. Travel Report
Shane Smith, Director of Operations and Safety
VII.3. Requests for Fundraisers
Patricia Sheffer, Superintendent
VII.4. Trip Requests
Patricia Sheffer, Superintendent
VII.5. Leaves of Absence
Michelle Hall, Assistant Superintendent of Personnel
VII.6. Updated ARC/504 Chairperson List
Amy Turner, Director of Special Projects
VII.7. Special Education Procedures-Procedural safeguards 707 KAR 1:340
Amy Turner, Director of Special Projects
VII.8. Special Education Procedures-Definitions 707 KAR 1:002
Amy Turner, Director of Special Projects
VII.9. Updated Travel Request Form
Shane Smith, Director of Operations & Safety
VII.10. Updated District Calendar 2023-2024
Dr. Terra Hancock, Asst. Superintendent of Secondary Instruction & Director of Pupil Personnel
VII.11. MOA - Americorps College Coach
Amy Nelson, UCHS Principal
VII.12. District Funding Assurances
Tamala Howard, Asst. Superintendent of Academic Services
VII.13. Approval of form BG-1 for BG-23-420 UCHS Roof (Emergency)
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.14. Approval of Owner-Contractor Agreement for BG-23-420 UCHS Roof
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.15. Approval of final payment- MCI BG 22-210 UCHS HVAC Replacement- Main Gym
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.16. Approval of form BG4 for BG 22-210 HVAC Replacement-Main Gym
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.17. Approval of form BG5 for BG-20-277 UCMS Roof
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.18. Approval of form BG5 for BG-279 SES Roof
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.19. Approval of form BG5 for BG-20-280 MES Roof
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.20. Approval of form BG5 for BG-20-276 Vocational Roof
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VIII. Other Items
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
IX. Adjourn
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #23-1657 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Chad Hagan.