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Paris Independent Board of Education

Regular Meeting
January 22, 2026 5:00 PM
310 West Seventh Street
Paris Board of Education



I. Opening
A. Call to Order
B. Approve Agenda
C. Election of School Board Officers for 2026 Calendar Year
D. Approve Minutes from the December 16, 2025 Board Meeting
E. Department and Superintendent's Reports
a. Inform Board of Superintendent's Personnel Actions
F. Showcase and Recognitions
a. Mr. Ken Bicknell
G. Public Comment-Paris Independent Board of Education welcomes public comment during all regular meetings. Generally, School Board members do not respond to public comment during a meeting. The public comment period should not be viewed as an opportunity for questioning of board members or administrators, or for back-and-forth discussion or debate. It is an opportunity for members of the public to express their views regarding matters which are within the scope of the Board’s decision-making authority.
H. Presentations
a. White & Associates- Audit Report
b. Audio Enhancements
I. Consent Agenda
a. Motion to Accept Notification of Payment of Bills
b. Approve Treasurer's Report
c. Approve Superintendent's Expense Report
d. Approve Student Accident Insurance with Zurich (HIG Insurance)
e. Approve Change Order 1 to DPO #02 Paris Elementary Addition/ Preschool Project (Graybar)
f. Approve Change Order 1 to DPO #22 Paris Elementary Addition/ Preschool Project (Hinkle)
g. Approve Change Order 1 to DPO #25 Paris Elementary Addition/ Preschool Project (MMI)
h. Approve Change Order 1 to DPO #26 Paris Elementary Addition/ Preschool Project (Holdfast Tech))
i. Approve Change Order 1 to DPO #27 Paris Elementary Addition/ Preschool Project (Smyrna)
j. Approve Pay App #24 Paris Elementary Addition/ Preschool Project (SCB)
k. Approve Pay App #25 Final Recon Paris Elementary Addition/ Preschool Project
l. Approve Substantial Completion BG-4 Paris Elementary Addition/ Preschool Project
II. Old Business
III. New Business
A. Motion to Accept the FY2025 Financial Audit as presented by White & Associates
B. Consider Motion to Approve the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) Acceptance Offer
C. Motion to Approve 2026-2027 Draft Budget
D. Motion to Approve 2026-2027 School Calendar
E. Motion to Approve 2026 Board Meeting Dates to be held the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:00 PM 1/22*, 2/17, 3/17, 4/21,5/19, 6/16, 7/21, 8/18, 9/15, 10/20, 11/17, 12/15 * January meeting will be the Thursday after the MLK Holiday
IV. Superintendent's Report
A. Facilities Update
B. Western Night- January 27
C. Distinguished Lunches
D. KSBA- Febuary 20-22
E. AASA- February 12-14
V. Board Comments
VI. Adjournment

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