Union County
June 22, 2026 6:00 PM CT (7:00 ET)
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 #26-2040 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Greg Clifton and a second by Mrs. Susan Duncan.

II. Recognitions
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
II.1. Community Supporter - Saturn Machine/Charles Lynch
Dr. Terra Hancock, Superintendent
II.2. Board Member Service Pin
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. Personnel Report
Report Attached for Review
III.3. SBDM Reports
Agendas and Minutes Attached
III.4. Athletic Report
Mason Holloran, Athletic Director
IV. Minutes
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
IV.1. Approval of Minutes
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #26-2041 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes passed with a motion by Mrs. Susan Duncan and a second by Mr. Donnie Gatten.

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

Order #26-2042 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the monthly financial report passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.

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

Order #26-2043 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of bills passed with a motion by Mr. Chad Hagan and a second by Mrs. Susan Duncan.

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

Order #26-2044 - 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 #26-2045 - 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 2026-2027 Policy & Procedure Updates (Second Reading)
Evan Jackson, Asst. Superintendent of Public Relations, FRYSC, & CTE
VII.6. Approval of UCMS Request to Weed Library Books
John Paris, UCMS Principal
VII.7. Petitions for Early Enrollment
Dr. Tamala Howard, Asst Supt. of Academic Services
VII.8. Approval of Proposal for Local Planning Committee Facilitator Services
Shane Smith, Director of Operations & Safety
VII.9. Approval of Proposal for DFP Districtwide Facility Survey
Dr. Terra Hancock, Superintendent
VII.10. Approval of 2026-2027 Proposal for Acellus Gold Advantage Program
Michelle Hall, Asst. Supt. of Alternative Services/DPP
VII.11. Approval of Proposal for Position Reclassification: Administrative Assistant to Food Service Program Assistant
Nikki Hancock, Director of Food Services
VII.12. Approval of 2026-2027 UES Student Handbook
Angie Daniel, UES Principal
VII.13. Approval of KY ASAP Harm Reduction Grant Contract
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.14. Revisions to 2026-2027 Salary Schedule - Summer Feed Program Stipends
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.15. Approve UCB/LPL Pledge of Collateral Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (KRS 160.570)
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.16. Approval of the 2026-2028 KDE Agreement for the Provision and Reimbursement of Administrative Claiming Activities
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.17. Approval of Summer Electronic Benefits School Payment MOA (Effective 7/1/26 to 6/30/28)
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.18. Donation Acceptance in Accordance with Board Policy 4.161-SES/UES School Supply Donation and UCMS Career Lab Donation
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.19. Approval to Roll-Over UCB LAVEC CD into New 3-Month CD
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VII.20. Approval of Fidelity Bond for Board Treasurer (KRS 160.560; 702 KAR 3:080) (Revised from May Approval)
Amy Morris, Chief Finance Officer
VIII. Other Items
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
VIII.1. 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 #26-2046 - 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.2. Return to Open Session
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #26-2047 - Motion Passed:  Return to open session passed with a motion by Mrs. Susan Duncan and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.

VIII.3. Approval of 2025-2026 Superintendent Summative Evaluation
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #26-2048 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2025-2026 Superintendent Evaluation as read passed with a motion by Mr. Chad Hagan and a second by Mrs. Susan Duncan.

Order #26-2049 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a 3% salary raise for Superintendent Dr. Terra Hancock for the 2026-2027 fiscal year passed with a motion by Mr. Donnie Gatten and a second by Mr. Greg Clifton.

IX. Adjourn
Jennifer Buckman, Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #26-2050 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Susan Duncan and a second by Mr. Donnie Gatten.