Paris Independent
July 15, 2025 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting
Return
I. Opening
I.A. Call to Order
I.B. Approve Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #2025-1 - Motion Passed:  Approval of agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald and a second by Ms. Kelly Catlett.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Yes
Mr. Louie Emmons Absent
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Absent
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
I.C. Approve Minutes from Regular Meeting on June 17, 2025 and Special Called Meeting on June 26, 2025
Actions Taken

Order #2025-2 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting on June 17, 2025 and Special Called Meeting on June 26, 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald and a second by Ms. Kelly Catlett.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Yes
Mr. Louie Emmons Absent
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Absent
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
I.D. Department and Superintendent's Reports
I.D.a. Inform Board of Superintendent's Personnel Actions
I.E. Showcase and Recognitions- Track Team
I.F. Public Comment-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.G. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

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

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Yes
Mr. Louie Emmons Absent
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Absent
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
I.G.a. Accept Notification of Payment of Bills
I.G.b. Approve Treasurer's Report
I.G.c. Approve Superintendent's Expense Report
I.G.d. Approve 2025/2026 Academic & Athletic Stipend Schedule
I.G.e. Approve FY26 District Funding Assurances
I.G.f. Approve the 2025/26 Start and End Times for Each School
Attachments
I.G.g. Approve DPO #24 for Preschool Project
I.G.h. Approve Pay App#2 For Perfection Group Fine Arts A/C Upgrade Project
I.G.i. Approve Sources of Strength Contract with Newvista
I.G.j. Approve Jumbrotron Advertising Fee Structure
I.G.k. Approve Fundraiser Request for Paris Middle School to seek donations for snacks to supply their snack shack
I.G.l. Approve Fundraiser Request for Paris Middle Cheer Team to seek donations, calendar days, restaurant nights, and sell T-shirts
I.G.m. Approve Fundraiser Request for Paris Bands to Complete a Bingo Card, Calendar Days, Concession Stand, Sell surplus Band items, solicit donations, Mattress sale, Gift Card through Raise Right, Butterbraids, Old Ky Chocolates and Catalog Sales (cheese, candles, cookie dough
II. Old Business
III. New Business
III.A. Consider Motion to Approve Mission and Vision Statement
Actions Taken

Order #2025-4 - Motion Passed:  Approve Mission and Vision Statement passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald and a second by Ms. Kelly Catlett.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Yes
Mr. Louie Emmons Absent
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Absent
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
III.B. Consider Motion to Approve the 25/26 Student Handbook and Code of Conduct
Actions Taken

Order #2025-5 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 25/26 Student Handbook and Code of Conduct passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald and a second by Ms. Kelly Catlett.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Yes
Mr. Louie Emmons Absent
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Absent
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
III.C. Consider Motion to Approve 25/26 Staff Handbook
Actions Taken

Order #2025-6 - Motion Passed:  Approve 25/26 Staff Handbook passed with a motion by Ms. Kelly Catlett and a second by Mr. Bruce McDonald.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Yes
Mr. Louie Emmons Absent
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Absent
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
III.D. Consider Motion to Approve Board Member Per diem rate
Actions Taken

Order #2025-7 - Motion Passed:  Approve Board Member Per diem rate passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald and a second by Ms. Kelly Catlett.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Yes
Mr. Louie Emmons Absent
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Absent
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
III.E. Consider Motion to Present and Approve Superintendent's Evaluation
Actions Taken

Order #2025-8 - Motion Passed:  Present and Approve Superintendent's Evaluation passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald and a second by Ms. Kelly Catlett.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Yes
Mr. Louie Emmons Absent
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Absent
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
IV. Superintendent's Report
IV.A. Facilities Update
IV.B. KASA July 23-25th
IV.C. Greyhound Getdown- Saturday, July 26th 11:00 to 2:00
IV.D. New Teacher Orientation- July 28th
IV.E. Opening Day for All Staff- August 6th
IV.F. First Day of School- August 7th
IV.G. Retirement Celebration - Tuesday, July 29th 4:00 to 6:00
IV.H. Paris High School Principal
V. Board Comments
VI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #2025-9 - Motion Passed:  Approval of adjournment passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald and a second by Ms. Kelly Catlett.

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