Union County
January 27, 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
Lauren Lovell, Student Board Representative
I.3. Approval of Agenda
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #25-1858 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Greg Clifton and a second by Mr. Donnie Gatten.

I.4. Elect Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
Dr. Terra Hancock, Superintendent
Actions Taken

Order #25-1859 - Motion Passed:  Elect Jennifer Buckman as Board Chairperson passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Don Yarber.

Order #25-1860 - Motion Passed:  Elect Donnie Gatten as Vice Chairperson passed with a motion by Mr. Chad Hagan and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.

I.5. Appoint Board Secretary
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #25-1861 - Motion Passed:  Appoint Dr. Terra Hancock as Board Secretary for a term of four years passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.

II. Recognitions
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
II.1. School Board Recognition Month
Dr. Terra Hancock, Superintendent
II.2. Union County Distinguished Young Woman
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. Attendance Report
Michelle Hall, Asst. Superintendent of Pupil Personnel
III.3. Student Achievement Report
Dr. Tamala Howard, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services and Cory Coble, Director of Personnel & Secondary Instruction
III.4. Personnel Report
Report Attached for Review
III.5. SBDM Reports
Agendas and Minutes Attached
III.5.a. Uniontown Elementary School Presentation
Angie Tapp, Principal
IV. Minutes
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
IV.1. Approval of Minutes
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #25-1862 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Chad Hagan and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.

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

Order #25-1863 - 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 #25-1864 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of bills passed with a motion by Mr. Greg Clifton and a second by Mr. Chad Hagan.

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

Order #25-1865 - Motion Passed:  Approval of superintendent's office expenses passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.

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

Order #25-1866 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented with the exception of Item #6 and Item #11 passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.

Order #25-1867 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Consent Agenda Item #6 (2025 Board Meeting Schedule) passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Chad Hagan.

Order #25-1868 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Consent Agenda Item #11 (Approval for the Purchase of Excess Sexual Misconduct & Abuse Insurance Coverage in the amount of $4 million) passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten 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. 2024-2025 School Year Calendar Amendments Due to Weather
Michelle Hall, Asst. Superintendent of Pupil Personnel
VII.6. 2025 Regular Board Meeting Schedule
Evan Jackson, Asst. Superintendent of Public Relations, FRYSC, & CTE
VII.7. Approval of CTE Showcase Mini Grant Award
Evan Jackson, Asst. Superintendent of Public Relations, FRYSC, & CTE
VII.8. Superintendent FMLA Leave & Substitute Superintendent Stipend
Dr. Terra Hancock, Superintendent
VII.9. Approval of 2024-2025 Salary Schedule Revision for InDepth Facilitator Stipends (UCHS, UCLA, UCMS)- Green River District Health Dept. Grant and Substitute Superintendent Stipend
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.10. Award of Contract for Form 470 WAN Services Effective July 1, 2025
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.11. Approval for the Purchase of Excess Sexual Misconduct & Abuse Insurance Coverage
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.12. Approval of Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (KRS 160.470 (6)(a)
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.13. Approval of Paramount Dental Contract Effective April 1, 2025
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.14. Approval of Beltline Electric Co., LLC- Application and Certification for Payment No.6- Final Release of Retainage for BG24-230 UCMS Fire Panel Upgrade
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.15. Approval of BG-4 for BG24-230 UCMS Fire Panel Upgrade
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.16. Approval of CEDAR Coal Grant Applications
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VIII. Other Items
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
IX. Adjourn
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #25-1869 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Chad Hagan.