Paris Independent
September 16, 2025 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting
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 Mrs. Janice Shepherd and a second by Mr. Bruce McDonald.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Yes
Mr. Louie Emmons Absent
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
I.C. Approve Minutes from the August 19, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #2025-2 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes 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 Yes
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
I.E.a. Missy Faw
I.F. 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.
I.G. Presentations
I.G.a. Instructional Update- Principal William Wade
I.H. 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 Absent
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
I.H.a. Motion to Accept Notification of Payment of Bills
I.H.b. Approve Treasurer's Report
I.H.c. Approve Superintendent's Expense Report
I.H.d. Approve Surplus of Bus #7
I.H.e. Approve Stipend for Apprenticeship/Co-op Liaison.
I.H.f. Approve Paris Band to travel to Bowling Green, KY for State Band Competition October 24-26, 2025
I.H.g. Fundraiser Request for FFA to sell Mums and Beef Sticks
I.H.h. Fundraiser Request for Theater Club to sell Kettle Corn
II. Old Business
III. New Business
III.A. Consider Motion to Approve Partial Week for 2 students at PES per Physician's Recommendation
Actions Taken

Order #2025-4 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Janice Shepherd and a second by Mr. Bruce McDonald.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Yes
Mr. Louie Emmons Absent
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
III.B. Consider Motion to Approve Emergency Certification for Paris Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Actions Taken

Order #2025-5 - Motion Passed:  Approve Emergency Certification for Paris Middle School Social Studies Teacher passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald and a second by Mrs. Janice Shepherd.

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

Order #2025-6 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2025-2026 Working Budget passed with a motion by Mrs. Janice Shepherd and a second by Mr. Bruce McDonald.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Yes
Mr. Louie Emmons Absent
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
IV. Superintendent's Report
IV.A. Facilities Update
IV.B. Lights on Ribbon Cutting
IV.C. New CFO, Amanda Talbot
IV.D. Blanton Collier Classic
IV.E. Homecoming- Friday, September 19th
V. Board Comments
VI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #2025-7 - Motion Passed:  Approval of adjournment passed with a motion by Ms. Angela Plummer and a second by Mr. Bruce McDonald.

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