Union County
November 27, 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 #23-1679 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda with Consent Items #6 and #14 pulled as individual agenda items passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.

II. Recognitions
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
II.1. 2022-2023 Retirees
Evan Jackson, Director of Public Relations
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. Student Achievement Report
Shawn Winders, District Assessment Coordinator
III.4. SBDM Reports
Agendas and Minutes attached
III.4.a. Uniontown Elementary School Presentation
Angie, Tapp, UES Principal
III.5. Athletic Report
Jeremy Tackett, Athletic Director
IV. Minutes
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
IV.1. Approval of Minutes
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #23-1680 - 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 #23-1681 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the monthly financial report passed with a motion by Mr. Greg Clifton and a second by Mrs. Launyai Martin.

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

Order #23-1682 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of bills passed with a motion by Mrs. Launyai Martin and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.

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

Order #23-1683 - 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 #23-1684 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented with the exception of #6 and #14 pulled as separate agenda items passed with a motion by Mr. Greg Clifton 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. Policy 01.1- Student Board Representative (2nd Reading)
Evan Jackson, Director of Public Relations
VII.7. Policy 01.11 General Powers & Duties of the Board- Application for Grants (2nd Reading)
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.8. Policy 03.4 Substitutes- Long-term Substitute Pay (2nd Reading)
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.9. Approval of Form BG5 for BG22-210 UCHS HVAC Replacement- Main Gym
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.10. Approval of Final Payment for BG1 BG 22-210- UCHS HVAC Replacement- Main Gym
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.11. Approval of Final Payment for BG1 BG 22-276- Vocational Roof
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.12. Approval of Owner-Architect Agreement BG23-171 Vocational Building Renovation, Multipurpose & Maintenance Buildings
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.13. Request for Shortened School Day
Dr. Terra Hancock, Asst. Superintendent of Secondary Instruction & Director of Pupil Personnel
VII.14. Transportation Handbook Revisions- Post-Accident Drug Testing
Shane Smith, Director of Operations & Safety
VII.15. Facility Use Agreement - Union County ABA
Shane Smith, Director of Operations & Safety
VII.16. MOU - Union County Sheriff's Office (SRO at UCHS)
Patricia Sheffer, Superintendent
VIII. Other Items
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
VIII.1. Policy 01.1- Student Board Representative (2nd Reading)
Actions Taken

Order #23-1685 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2nd Reading of Policy 01.1 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mrs. Launyai Martin.

VIII.2. Transportation Handbook Revisions- Post-Accident Drug Testing
Actions Taken

Order #23-1686 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revisions as presented with additional amendments made for clarity (as noted in the attachment) passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Chad Hagan.

IX. Adjourn
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #23-1687 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Chad Hagan and a second by Mr. Donnie Gatten.