Union County
September 22, 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 #25-1961 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Chad Hagan and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.

II. Recognitions
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
II.1. STARS College Network Midwest College Tour
Amy Nelson, UCHS Principal
II.2. Heart of a Brave Award
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. Personnel Report
Report Attached for Review
III.4. SBDM Reports
Agendas and Minutes Attached
III.4.a. Sturgis Elementary School Presentation
Blaine Hunter, SES Principal
IV. Minutes
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
IV.1. Approval of Minutes
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #25-1962 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Greg Clifton 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 #25-1963 - 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 #25-1964 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of bills passed with a motion by Mr. Greg Clifton and a second by Mrs. Susan Duncan.

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

Order #25-1965 - Motion Passed:  Approval of superintendent's office expenses passed with a motion by Mr. Chad Hagan and a second by Mrs. Susan Duncan.

V.4. Approval of Working Budget FY2025-2026 (KRS 160.470(6)(a)(b) & 702 KAR 3:110)
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
Actions Taken

Order #25-1966 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Working Budget FY2025-2026 passed with a motion by Mr. Greg Clifton 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 #25-1967 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mrs. Susan Duncan.

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. GRADD Partnership Agreement- Educational Neglect Prevention and Family Engagement Program
Dr. Terra Hancock, Superintendent
VII.6. Elementary Wrestling Facility Use Agreement
Shane Smith, Director of Operations & Safety
VII.7. Approve Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Sections 4, 5 & 6 Final Allocations (702 KAR 3:246(4b))
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.8. Approval of 2024-2025 KETS Technology Activity Report
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.9. Approval of Cedar West Coal Grant Applications
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.10. Declaration of Surplus Equipment- Food Service
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.11. Approval of USDA Fresh Fruits & Vegetable Program Grant
Nikki Hancock, Director of Food Services
VII.12. Restriction of General Fund (Fund Balance)
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.13. Request for Approval to Apply for Walmart Business Account Credit
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.14. Donation Acceptance in Accordance with Board Policy 4.161- Sturgis Hucks
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.15. Approval of Schematic Design for BG-23171
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.16. Approval of Proposed Architect Fees Related to Schematic Redesign BG-23171
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VIII. Other Items
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
IX. Adjourn
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #25-1968 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Chad Hagan and a second by Mr. Donnie Gatten.