Union County
October 23, 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 #23-1669 - 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. ECCJCA Advanced Welding Competition Award Winners
Tammy Mosby, Director of College & Career Readiness
III. Discussion/Reports
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
III.1. Superintendent's Report
Patricia Sheffer, Superintendent
III.2. Attendance Report
Dr. Terra Hancock, Asst. Supt. of Secondary Instruction & DPP
III.3. SBDM Reports
Agendas and Minutes attached
III.3.a. Union County High School Presentation
Amy Nelson, UCHS Principal
IV. Minutes
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
IV.1. Approval of Minutes
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #23-1670 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten 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 #23-1671 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the monthly financial report passed with a motion by Mr. Chad Hagan and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.

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

Order #23-1672 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of bills passed with a motion by Mr. Greg Clifton and a second by Mrs. Launyai Martin.

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

Order #23-1673 - Motion Passed:  Approval of superintendent's office expenses passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten 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 #23-1674 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. Launyai Martin 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. Approval to Apply for FY24 Youth Tobacco Intervention in Schools Grant
Dr. Terra Hancock, Asst. Supt. of Secondary Instruction & DPP
VII.7. Approval of Spectrum Enterprise Contract for Enterprise Trunking and Business Voice Unlimited Solutions
Billy Ervin, District Technology Coordinator
VII.8. Acceptance of FY24 SFCC KETS Offer of Assistance for Technology
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.9. Revision to Policy 01.11 General Powers and Duties of the Board - Application for Grants (First Reading)
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.10. Revision to Policy 3.4 Substitutes - Long-term Substitute Pay (First Reading)
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VIII. Other Items
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
VIII.1. Student Board Representative - Policy 01.1 (First Reading)
Evan Jackson, Director of Public Relations
Actions Taken

Order #23-1675 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Policy 01.1 Legal Status of the Board - Student Board Representative (First Reading) passed with a motion by Mr. Chad Hagan and a second by Mrs. Launyai Martin.

IX. Adjourn
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #23-1676 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.