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I. Opening

I.A. Call to Order

I.B. Approve Agenda

Actions Taken

Order #2026-1 - 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	Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer	Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd	Absent
Mr. Bruce McDonald	Yes

I.C. Election of School Board Officers for 2026 Calendar Year

Actions Taken

Order #2026-2 - Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald and a second by Ms. Kelly Catlett.

Member Votes

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

I.D. Approve Minutes from the December 16, 2025 Board Meeting

Actions Taken

Order #2026-3 - Motion Passed: Approval of minutes 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	Absent
Mr. Bruce McDonald	Yes

I.E. Department and Superintendent's Reports

I.E.a. Inform Board of Superintendent's Personnel Actions

I.F. Showcase and Recognitions

I.F.a. Mr. Ken Bicknell

I.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.

I.H. Presentations

I.H.a. White & Associates- Audit Report

I.H.b. Audio Enhancements

I.I. Consent Agenda

Actions Taken

Order #2026-4 - Motion Passed: Approval of the consent agenda 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	Absent
Mr. Bruce McDonald	Yes

I.I.a. Motion to Accept Notification of Payment of Bills

I.I.b. Approve Treasurer's Report

I.I.c. Approve Superintendent's Expense Report

I.I.d. Approve Student Accident Insurance with Zurich (HIG Insurance)

I.I.e. Approve Change Order 1 to DPO #02 Paris Elementary Addition/ Preschool Project (Graybar)

I.I.f. Approve Change Order 1 to DPO #22 Paris Elementary Addition/ Preschool Project (Hinkle)

I.I.g. Approve Change Order 1 to DPO #25 Paris Elementary Addition/ Preschool Project (MMI)

I.I.h. Approve Change Order 1 to DPO #26 Paris Elementary Addition/ Preschool Project (Holdfast Tech))

I.I.i. Approve Change Order 1 to DPO #27 Paris Elementary Addition/ Preschool Project (Smyrna)

I.I.j. Approve Pay App #24 Paris Elementary Addition/ Preschool Project (SCB)

I.I.k. Approve Pay App #25 Final Recon Paris Elementary Addition/ Preschool Project

I.I.l. Approve Substantial Completion BG-4 Paris Elementary Addition/ Preschool Project

II. Old Business

III. New Business

III.A. Motion to Accept the FY2025 Financial Audit as presented by White & Associates

Actions Taken

Order #2026-5 - Motion Passed: Accept the FY2025 Financial Audit as presented by White & Associates passed with a motion by Mr. Louie Emmons and a second by Ms. Kelly Catlett.

Member Votes

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

III.B. Consider Motion to Approve the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) Acceptance Offer

Actions Taken

Order #2026-6 - Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Ms. Kelly Catlett and a second by Mr. Bruce McDonald.

Member Votes

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

III.C. Motion to Approve 2026-2027 Draft Budget

Actions Taken

Order #2026-7 - Motion Passed: Approve 2026-2027 Draft Budget 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	Absent
Mr. Bruce McDonald	Yes

III.D. Motion to Approve 2026-2027 School Calendar

Actions Taken

Order #2026-8 - Motion Passed: 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	Absent
Mr. Bruce McDonald	Yes

III.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

Actions Taken

Order #2026-9 - Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Ms. Kelly Catlett and a second by Mr. Bruce McDonald.

Member Votes

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

IV. Superintendent's Report

IV.A. Facilities Update

IV.B. Western Night- January 27

IV.C. Distinguished Lunches

IV.D. KSBA- Febuary 20-22

IV.E. AASA- February 12-14

V. Board Comments

VI. Adjournment

Actions Taken

Order #2026-10 - Motion Passed: Approval of adjournment passed with a motion by Ms. Kelly Catlett and a second by Mr. Bruce McDonald.

Member Votes

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