Union County
May 26, 2026 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 #26-2031 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mrs. Susan Duncan.

II. Recognitions
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
III. Discussion/Reports
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
III.1. Superintendent's Report
Dr. Terra Hancock, Superintendent
III.2. Attendance Report
Michelle Hall, Asst. Superintendent of Pupil Personnel
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 #26-2032 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Chad Hagan and a second by Mrs. Susan Duncan.

V. Financial
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
V.1. Approve Financial Report
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
Actions Taken

Order #26-2033 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the monthly financial report passed with a motion by Mrs. Susan Duncan and a second by Mr. Chad Hagan.

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

Order #26-2034 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of bills passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mrs. Susan Duncan.

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

Order #26-2035 - Motion Passed:  Approval of superintendent's office expenses passed with a motion by Mrs. Susan Duncan and a second by Mr. Donnie Gatten.

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

Order #26-2036 - 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. 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 Critical Shortage Declaration for 2026-27
Cory Coble, Director of Personnel
VII.6. 2026 IC Bus School Bus Purchase Authorization
Shane Smith, Director of Operations & Safety
VII.7. Approval of Request to Apply for Classroom to Commerce Grant
Margie McGraw, UCHS CTE Coordinator
VII.8. Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Section 7 Staffing Allocations (702 KAR 3:246)
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.9. Approval of District Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.10. Approval for the Renewal of Student Accident Insurance FY2026-2027
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.11. Approval of Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.12. Approval of Project Change Order #22, Bid Package 260 Change Order #3- Premier Electric
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.13. Approval of Fidelity Bond for Board Treasurer (KRS 160.560; 702 KAR 3:080)
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.14. Donation Acceptance in Accordance with Board Policy 4.161-Cedar West Coal
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.15. Approval to Surplus MES Library Furniture
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.16. Approval to enter into contract with low bidder, Mechanical Consultants, Inc. for BG26-336 UCMS Boiler Replacement
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.17. Three Corners Employment 2026-2027 Collaboration Agreement
Nichole Thomas, UCHS School Counselor
VIII. Other Items
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
IX. Adjourn
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #26-2037 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Susan Duncan and a second by Mr. Chad Hagan.