Union County
June 24, 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 #24-1782 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Chad Hagan.

II. Recognitions
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
II.1. Campbellsville University Excellence in Teaching Awards
Evan Jackson, Director of Public Relations
II.2. WKU Distinguished Educator Award Nominees
Evan Jackson, Director of Public Relations
II.3. HCC Pathfinder of the Year Award
Evan Jackson, Director of Public Relations
III. Discussion/Reports
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
III.1. Superintendent's Report
Patricia Sheffer, Superintendent
III.2. SBDM Reports
Agendas and Minutes attached
III.2.a. Victory Technical High School Presentation
Tammy Mosby, VTHS Principal
III.3. Athletic Report
Jeremy Tackett, Athletic Director
IV. Minutes
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
IV.1. Approval of Minutes
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #24-1783 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.

V. Financial
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
V.1. Approve Financial Report
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
Actions Taken

Order #24-1784 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the monthly financial report passed with a motion by Mr. Chad Hagan and a second by Mrs. Launyai Martin.

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

Order #24-1785 - 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 #24-1786 - Motion Passed:  Approval of superintendent's office expenses passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten 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 #24-1787 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Chad Hagan.

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 of Imagine Learning contract for Edgenuity Site License
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.7. Approval of UCB Pledge of Collateral Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (KRS 160.570)
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.8. Approval of Commonwealth of KY Contract/UCPS MOA-Exceptional Children Consultant FY 2024-2025
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.9. Approval of Speech Therapy Consultant Services FY 2024-2025- Darla O'Nan (Smart Mouth, LLC)
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.10. Approval of Speech Therapy Consultant Services FY 2024-2025- Kaci Johns
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.11. Approval of Speech Therapy Consultant Services FY 2024-2025- Molly Meacham
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.12. Approval of Speech Therapy Consultant Services FY 2024-2025- Teresa Nesbitt
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.13. Approval of Agreement with Union County Fiscal Court for Private School Transportation for the SY 2023-2024
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.14. Donation Acceptance in accordance with Board Policy 4.161- UES School Supplies
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.15. Donation Acceptance in accordance with Board Policy 4.161- SES School Supplies
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.16. KHEAA MOU- UCHS FASFA Tailgate Party Initiative
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.17. Acknowledgement of 4 Good Community/Amazon Partnership with UCPS FRYSC
Evan Jackson, Director of Public Relations
VII.18. Approval of Surplus Library Books (UES & UCMS)
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.19. Community Education Grant Contract with Kentucky Dept. of Education (FY25/FY26)
Amy Morris, Director of Finance
VII.20. Approval of Policy and Procedure Updates - 2nd Reading
Evan Jackson, Director of Public Relations
VII.21. 2024-2025 Employee Handbook
Michelle Hall, Asst. Superintendent of Personnel
VII.22. 2024-2025 Coaches' Handbook
Michelle Hall, Asst. Superintendent of Personnel
VII.23. 2024-2025 Substitute Handbook
Michelle Hall, Asst. Superintendent of Personnel
VIII. Other Items
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
VIII.1. Approval of Districtwide Mental Health Therapist Services FY 2024-2025
Patricia Sheffer, Superintendent
Actions Taken

Order #24-1788 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Districtwide Mental Health Therapist Services for FY 2024-2025 passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mrs. Launyai Martin.

VIII.2. Revisions to Policies 3.1161 and 3.2141 (Coaches & Asst. Coaches)- Second Reading
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #24-1789 - Motion Passed:  Indefinitely postpone revisions discussed to Policies 3.1161 and 3.2141 (Coaches & Assistant Coaches) passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.

VIII.3. Closed Session Pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(k) and KRS 156.577(4): Preliminary Discussions Relating to the Evaluation of the Superintendent
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #24-1790 - Motion Passed:  Enter closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(k) and KRS 156.577(4) for preliminary discussions relating to the evaluation of the superintendent passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Chad Hagan.

VIII.4. Return to Open Session
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #24-1791 - Motion Passed:  Return to Open Session passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.

IX. Adjourn
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #24-1792 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mrs. Launyai Martin.