Union County
January 22, 2024 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 #24-1700 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mrs. Launyai Martin.

I.3. Election of Chairman KRS 160.160
Patricia Sheffer, Superintendent
Actions Taken

Order #24-1701 - Motion Passed:  Nomination of Jennifer Buckman as Chairperson passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Chad Hagan.

II. Recognitions
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
II.1. School Board Recognition Month
Patricia Sheffer, Superintendent
II.2. Union County Distinguished Young Woman
Evan Jackson, Director of Public Relations
II.3. KAGE Service & Advocacy Award
Dr. Tamala Howard, Asst. Supt. of Academic Services
III. Discussion/Reports
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
III.1. Student Achievement Report
Dr. Tamala Howard, Asst. Supt. of Academic Services
III.2. SBDM Reports
Agendas and Minutes attached
III.3. Superintendent's Report
Patricia Sheffer, Superintendent
Actions Taken

Order #24-1702 - Motion Passed:  Acceptance of Letter of Resignation from Superintendent Patricia Sheffer (effective June 30, 2024) passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.

IV. Minutes
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
IV.1. Approval of Minutes
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #24-1703 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes passed with a motion by Mrs. Launyai Martin 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 #24-1704 - 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 #24-1705 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of bills passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Chad Hagan.

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

Order #24-1706 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Expenses for Superintendent's Office passed with a motion by Mr. Greg Clifton and a second by Mrs. Launyai Martin.

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

Order #24-1707 - 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. Board Meeting Schedule: Jan. 2024-Jan. 2025
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
VII.7. FRYSC School District Assurance Certification 2024-2026
Evan Jackson, Director of Public Relations
VII.8. Facility Usage Agreement- Union County Elementary Wrestling
Shane Smith, Director of Operations & Safety
VII.9. Facility Usage Agreement- Tradewater Pirates Travel Baseball, Inc.
Shane Smith, Director of Operations & Safety
VII.10. USDA Farm to School FFA Food Service Grant Acceptance
Shane Bosaw, Director of Food Services
VII.11. Approval of Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (KRS 160.470 (6)(a))
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.12. Donation Acceptance in Accordance with Board Policy 4.161
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.13. 2023-2024 Salary Schedule Revision (Transportation, INDEPTH Facilitator Stipend)
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.14. Declaration of Surplus Property for Disposition by Deed of Easement
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.15. Approval of Deed of Easement (Kentucky Utilities Company)
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.16. Acceptance of SFCC Offer of Assistance for Debt Service
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.17. Approval of Owner-Architect Agreement BG24-230 UCMS Fire Panel Upgrade
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VIII. Other Items
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
IX. Adjourn
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #24-1708 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Chad Hagan.