Paris Independent
February 17, 2026 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting
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 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 January 22, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #2026-2 - Motion Passed:  Approve Minutes from January 22, 2026 Regular Board Meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Kelly Catlett 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.D. Department and Superintendent's Reports
Actions Taken

Order #2026-3 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Kelly Catlett 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.D.a. Inform Board of Superintendent's Personnel Actions
I.E. Showcase and Recognitions
I.E.a. Paris Elementary- Academic Team
I.E.b. Paris Middle 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team
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
I.H. 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 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.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. Fundraiser Request for PHS Prom to Sell Popcorn
I.H.e. Fundraiser Request PES to use Schoolstore.net
I.H.f. Approve Paris High School Students to attend the TSA Conference in Louisville, KY March 16-18, 2026
I.H.g. Approve Paris Elementary 5th Grade for an overnight Field Trip to Cincinnati Museum and Zoo March 11-12, 2026
I.H.h. Approve Paris Elementary 4th Grade for an overnight Field Trip to 4-H Camp in Carlisle, KY April 2-3, 2026
II. Old Business
III. New Business
III.A. Motion to Approve Amended 2025-2026 School Calendar - March 13th will become an Instructional Day
Actions Taken

Order #2026-5 - Motion Passed:  Approve Amended 2025-2026 School Calendar - March 13th will become an Instructional Day passed with a motion by Mrs. Janice Shepherd 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.B. Consider Motion to Approve Emergency Certification for Library Media Specialist
Actions Taken

Order #2026-6 - Motion Passed:  Approve Emergency Certification for Library Media Specialist 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 March Staffing Allocations
Actions Taken

Order #2026-7 - Motion Passed:  Approve March Staffing Allocations passed with a motion by Mr. Louie Emmons and a second by Mrs. Janice Shepherd.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Absent
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
III.D. Consider Motion to Approve JAG Adjunct Instructor
Actions Taken

Order #2026-8 - Motion Passed:  Approve JAG Adjunct Instructor passed with a motion by Mrs. Janice Shepherd and a second by Mr. Louie Emmons.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Absent
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.B. NTI Days
IV.C. Thank You
IV.D. Meet & Greet for Coach Dumphord- Wednesday, February 18th
IV.E. Western Night- Thursday, February 19th
IV.F. KSBA- Febuary 20-22
IV.G. AASA Conference
IV.H. Legislative Update
V. Board Comments
VI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #2026-9 - Motion Passed:  Approval of adjournment passed with a motion by Mrs. Janice Shepherd and a second by Mr. Louie Emmons.

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