Paris Independent
May 27, 2025 5:00 PM
Special Called Meeting
I. Opening
I.A. Call to Order
I.B. Approve Minutes from the April 15, 2025 Board Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #2025-1 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes passed with a motion by Mrs. Janice Shepherd and a second by Mr. Bruce McDonald.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Yes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
I.C. Department and Superintendent's Reports
I.C.a. Inform Board of Superintendent's Personnel Actions
I.C.a.1. Approve Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #2025-2 - Motion Passed:  Approval of agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald and a second by Mr. Louie Emmons.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Yes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
I.D. Showcase and Recognitions
I.D.a. Aaron Ritchie
I.D.a.1. Public Comment
I.D.b. Paris Elementary STLP
I.D.b.1. The 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.
I.D.c. Colt McFarland
I.D.d. Finleigh Robin
I.D.e. Coach Dwayne Rice- Retirement
I.E. Presentations
I.E.a. Financial Update- Jennifer Wilson
I.F. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #2025-3 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald and a second by Mrs. Janice Shepherd.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Yes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
I.F.a. Accept Notification of Payment of Bills
I.F.b. Approve Superintendent's Expense Report
I.F.c. Approve Treasurer's Report
I.F.d. Approve Unpaid Leave of Absence for Employee #354 (May)
I.F.e. Approve Unpaid Leave of Absence for Employee #1401 (May)
I.F.f. Approve 2025-26 MOA with Maysville Community Technical College Dual Credit
I.F.g. Approve 2025-26 School Based Mental Health Services Agreement with Mountain Comprehensive Care Center
I.F.h. Approve 2025-26 Contract Agreement with Core 4 Therapy for Speech Language Services
I.F.i. Approve 2025-26 MOA with UK Next Generation Scholars Dual Credit
I.F.j. Approve 2025-26 Health Services Agreement with Family Health Care Associates (School Nurses)
I.F.k. Approve Community Eligibility Provision Intent to Participate for the 2025-2026 School Year
I.F.l. Approve Pledge of Collateral Agreement for FY26
I.F.m. Approve Indirect Cost Rates
I.F.n. Approve Capital Funds Request
I.F.o. Approve FY25 Audit Contract/ Letter of Engagement with White and Associates
I.F.p. Approve Updated Account Clerk Position Days/ Hours and Corresponding Salary Schedule (effective 5/12/25)
I.F.q. Amend FRYSC Director Position from 7 Hours Per Day to 7.5 Hours Per Day for FY26
I.F.r. Approve FRYSC Assistant Job Description to Require a 4 Year Degree for FY26
I.F.s. Approve School Activity Accounts Principals Combining Budget for 2025-2026
I.F.t. Approve Beta Club Sponsor Stipend of $500 for FY25 Salary Schedule
I.F.u. Approve Fundraiser Request for PHS Cheer to Sell Popcorn & Bogg Bags(preapproved) Host a Princess Night, Sell candles,Dairy Queen Nights, Jerry's Nights, Sonic Nights, Calendar Days, Trash Pick up and Aramark Concessions
I.F.v. Approve Fundraiser Request for PHS Cheer to send Sponsorship letters
I.F.w. Approve Fundraiser Request for PHS Technology Student Association/ Media Group to host a Film Festival on May 3, 2025 and sell Snacks the remainder of school year (pre-approved)
I.F.x. Approve Pay App #4 for Calhoun - 8th Street Athletic Complex Project
I.F.y. Approve Change Order #17 Locks- Paris Elementary Addition/Preschool Project
I.F.z. Approve Change Order 1 for DPO #16 (Steel) Elementary/Preschool Addition Project
I.F.aa. Approve Change Order #16 for Unused Allowances Elementary Addition/Preschool Project
I.F.bb. Approve DPO #22 and #23 for Elementary Addition/Preschool Project
I.F.cc. Approve Pay App #1 for HVAC Project (Fine Arts Center/Cafeteria)
I.F.dd. Approve Membership with KEDC for the 2025-26 School Year
I.F.ee. Approve Surplus of Old Band Instruments
II. Old Business
II.A. Consider Motion to Update Purchasing Policy 04.31 AP.1 to Include "Quotes must be as detailed as possible, including materials, time and labor details when applicable"
Actions Taken

Order #2025-4 - Motion Passed:  Approved to Update Purchasing Policy 04.31 AP.1 to Include "Quotes must be as detailed as possible, including materials, time and labor details when applicable" passed with a motion by Mr. Louie Emmons and a second by Mr. Bruce McDonald.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Yes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
III. New Business
III.A. Consider Motion to Approve 2025-26 Certified Evaluation Plan
Actions Taken

Order #2025-5 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2025-26 Certified Evaluation Plan passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald and a second by Mrs. Janice Shepherd.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Yes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
III.B. Consider Motion to Approve 2025-26 Classified Evaluation Plan
Actions Taken

Order #2025-6 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2025-26 Classified Evaluation Plan passed with a motion by Mr. Louie Emmons and a second by Mrs. Janice Shepherd.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Yes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
III.C. Consider Motion to Approve Tentative Budget for 2025-2026
Actions Taken

Order #2025-7 - Motion Passed:  Approve Tentative Budget for 2025-2026 passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald and a second by Mrs. Janice Shepherd.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Yes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
III.D. Consider Motion to Approve FY26 Salary Schedule
Actions Taken

Order #2025-8 - Motion Passed:   Approve FY26 Salary Schedule passed with a motion by Ms. Kelly Catlett and a second by Mr. Louie Emmons.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Yes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
III.E. Consider Motion to Approve Bond of Treasurer (Tax Collector)for Emily Fryman
Actions Taken

Order #2025-9 - Motion Passed:  Approve Bond of Treasurer (Tax Collector)for Emily Fryman passed with a motion by Mr. Louie Emmons and a second by Mrs. Janice Shepherd.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Yes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
IV. Superintendent's Report
IV.A. Facilities Update
IV.A.a. 8th Street Athletic Complex
IV.A.b. Blanton Collier Stadium
IV.A.c. Greenhouse
IV.B. Best Day Ever
IV.C. PES Color Run
IV.D. Graduation/ End of Year Activities
V. Board Comments
VI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #2025-10 - Motion Passed:  Approval of adjournment passed with a motion by Mrs. Janice Shepherd and a second by Ms. Kelly Catlett.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Yes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes