Union County
June 23, 2025 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. Mission Statement
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
I.3. Approval of Agenda
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #25-1926 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.

II. Recognitions
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
II.1. UCPS Retirees
Evan Jackson, Asst. Superintendent of Public Relations, FRYSC, & CTE
III. Discussion/Reports
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
III.1. Superintendent's Report
Dr. Terra Hancock, Superintendent
III.2. Student Achievement Report
Dr. Tamala Howard, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services and Cory Coble, Director of Personnel & Secondary Instruction
III.3. Personnel Report
Report Attached for Review
III.4. SBDM Reports
Agendas and Minutes Attached
IV. Minutes
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
IV.1. Approval of Minutes
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #25-1927 - 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, Chief Finance Officer
Actions Taken

Order #25-1928 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the monthly financial report passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Chad Hagan.

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

Order #25-1929 - 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, Chief Finance Officer
Actions Taken

Order #25-1930 - 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 #25-1931 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chad Hagan and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.

VII.1. Travel Report
Shane Smith, Director of Operations and Safety
VII.2. Requests for Fundraisers
Dr. Terra Hancock, Superintendent
VII.3. Trip Requests
Dr. Terra Hancock, Superintendent
VII.4. Leaves of Absence
Cory Coble, Director of Personnel
VII.5. Approval of Policy & Procedure Updates - 2nd Reading
Evan Jackson, Asst. Superintendent of Public Relations, FRYSC, & CTE
VII.6. Approval of Traceable Communication Programs
Evan Jackson, Asst. Superintendent of Public Relations, FRYSC, & CTE
VII.7. Registered Apprenticeship Employer Acceptance Agreement - Kentucky Career Center
Evan Jackson, Asst. Superintendent of Public Relations, FRYSC, & CTE
VII.8. Three Corners Employment Collaboration Agreement
Michelle Hall, Asst. Superintendent of Pupil Personnel & Alternative Services
VII.9. Approval of ARC and Section 504 Chairpersons 2025-2026
Amy Turner, Director of Special Projects
VII.10. Approval of FY2025-2026 Transportation Bus Purchase
Shane Smith, Director of Operations & Safety
VII.11. Approval of 2% Raise for Superintendent effective July 1, 2025
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.12. Award of Bids for 2025-2026 for Transportation Fuel
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.13. Approve Bid Recommendations for 2025-2026 for Tshirts/Polos/Sweatshirts and Athletic Uniforms
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.14. Award of Bids for 2025-2026 for Office Supplies, Instructional Supplies and Maintenance Supplies
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.15. Approval of Salary Schedule Revisions: 2024-2025 Revisions for Deeper Learning & UCMS Gardan Grant Stipends and 2025-2026 Revision for Transportation
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.16. Approve UCB/LPL Pledge of Collateral Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (KRS 160.570)
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.17. Request for Approval to Sell Sturgis Tennis Courts to the City of Sturgis pursuant to KRS 156.160 (1)
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.18. Approval to close Doug Hines Scholarship Fund CD (Old National Bank)
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.19. Approval of 2024-2025 Superintendent Evaluation
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
VII.20. Approval of Critical Shortage Declaration for 2025-26
Cory Coble, Director of Personnel
VII.21. District Funding Assurances FY26
Dr. Tamala Howard, Asst. Superintendent of Academic Services
VII.22. Approve Declaration of Surplus Equipment (Food Service Department)
Shane Bosaw, Director of Food Services
VIII. Other Items
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
VIII.1. Acceptance of Board Member Resignation- Don Yarber
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #25-1932 - Motion Passed:  Accept the board member resignation of Don Yarber, effective immediately passed with a motion by Mr. Chad Hagan and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.

IX. Adjourn
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #25-1933 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Chad Hagan and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.