Union County Board of Education

Location
Union County High School

UNION COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
WORKSHOP
Union County High School
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
6:00 p.m.

Agenda
1. Call for Sign-Up for Public Comments
2. Union County Education Association
3. Student Representative
4. Special Recognition/Announcements
5. School Board Attorney
6. TLN Update
7. Discuss School Trips
• Union County High School—12 Boys Basketball Players to Tusculum College Team Camp June 15-16, 2026 (Sponsor: Shane Brown) [Approved by Executive Committee]
• Union County High School HOSA—2 students to TLC Competition in Nashville, TN June 17-22, 2026 (Sponsors: Stochia Brantley, Rachel Holmes and Linsey Sexton) [Approved by Executive Committee]
• Tennessee Virtual High School—3 9th/10th grade students to San Antonio, TX for Future Business Leaders of America National Conference June 28-July 2, 2026 (Sponsors: Melissa Adams & Tiffany Turner)
• Union County High School—15 Travel Club students to New York/Ellis Island/9-11 Museum December 11-13, 2026 (Sponsors: Hannah Richardson, Bethanee Newman, Stephanie Walker, and Ashton Goforth)
8. Discuss Contracts
• Global Interpreting Services
• E-Rate Consulting Contract
• TCAT Dual Enrollment Agreement
• Audiology Contract between Velma S. Robertson, Ph.D and Union County School System
• Sidekick Therapy
• Positive Behavior Supports
• Grace Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
9. Director’s Monthly Report/Budget Amendments and Transfers
10. Items for Surplus
11. Personnel Update (Handout)
12. Maintenance/Capital Projects Update
a. New Middle School Construction Update
b. Maintenance Update
13. Tennessee Virtual Academy
14. Discuss TSBA Recommended Board Policy Revisions as follows (due for approval/disapproval on second reading at this meeting): 1.404 (Appeals to and Appearances Before the Board); 1.804 (Alcohol & Drugs in the Workplace; 2.400 (Revenues); 5.114 (Personnel Files); 5.1151 (Telework During Emergencies); 5.200 (Separation Practices for Tenured Teachers); 5.201 (Separation Practices for Non-Tenured Teachers); 5.202 (Separation Practices for Non-Certified Employees); 5.302 (Sick Leave); 5.400 (Personnel Health Examinations/Communicable Diseases); 5.403 (Drug & Alcohol Testing for Employees); 5.606 (Political Activities); 5.608 (Tutoring for Pay); 5.800 (Director of Schools); 6.411 (Student Wellness)
15. I-CARE
16. Discuss Revision to Board Policy 2.805—Rebecca Lock
17. Other

REGULAR MEETING
UNION COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Union County High School
Meeting to Immediately Follow 6:00 p.m. Workshop

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Approve Agenda
3. Public Comments
4. Approve/Disapprove Consent Agenda
a. School Trips
• Union County High School—12 Boys Basketball Players to Tusculum College Team Camp June 15-16, 2026 (Sponsor: Shane Brown) [Approved by Executive Committee]
• Union County High School HOSA—2 students to TLC Competition in Nashville, TN June 17-22, 2026 (Sponsors: Stochia Brantley, Rachel Holmes and Linsey Sexton) [Approved by Executive Committee]
• Tennessee Virtual High School—3 9th/10th grade students to San Antonio, TX for Future Business Leaders of America National Conference June 28-July 2, 2026 (Sponsors: Melissa Adams & Tiffany Turner)
• Union County High School—15 Travel Club students to New York/Ellis Island/9-11 Museum December 11-13, 2026 (Sponsors: Hannah Richardson, Bethanee Newman, Stephanie Walker, and Ashton Goforth)
b. Board Minutes for Regular Meeting May 7, 2026 and Special Called Meeting May 14, 2026
5. Approve/Disapprove Budget Amendments and Transfers
6. Approve/Disapprove Items for Surplus
7. Approve/Disapprove Contracts
• Global Interpreting Services
• E-Rate Consulting Contract
• TCAT Dual Enrollment Agreement
• Audiology Contract between Velma S. Robertson, Ph.D. and Union County School System
• Sidekick Therapy
• Positive Behavior Supports
• Grace Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
8. Approve/Disapprove on Second Reading Board Policy Revisions as follows: 1.404 (Appeals to and Appearances Before the Board); 1.804 (Alcohol & Drugs in the Workplace; 2.400 (Revenues); 5.114 (Personnel Files); 5.1151 (Telework During Emergencies); 5.200 (Separation Practices for Tenured Teachers); 5.201 (Separation Practices for Non-Tenured Teachers); 5.202 (Separation Practices for Non-Certified Employees); 5.302 (Sick Leave); 5.400 (Personnel Health Examinations/Communicable Diseases); 5.403 (Drug & Alcohol Testing for Employees); 5.606 (Political Activities); 5.608 (Tutoring for Pay); 5.800 (Director of Schools); 6.411 (Student Wellness)

9. The next regular workshop and meeting of the Union County Board of Education will be on Thursday, July __, 2026 at Union County High School. The workshop will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the meeting immediately to follow.

10. Adjourn