Paris Independent
April 21, 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 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.C. Approve Minutes from Regular Meeting on March 17, 2026
Actions Taken

Order #2026-2 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes Regular Meeting on March 17, 2026 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. Banner Recognition for Paris Varsity Cheer
I.E.b. FFA Parliamentary Procedure 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 Vision Work
I.H. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #2026-3 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the consent agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Kelly Catlett 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 Payments of Bills
I.H.b. Approve Treasurer's Report
I.H.c. Approve Superintendent's Expense Report
I.H.d. Approve Paris High School to Travel to Kings Island in Mason, Ohio on May 15, 2026.
I.H.e. Approve Paris Middle School to Travel to Kings Island in Mason, Ohio on May 9, 2026
I.H.f. Approve 2026/2027 District Technology Plan
I.H.f.1. Approve Band Kings Island trip 6/3/26
I.H.g. Approve MOA with UK For NextGen Dual Credit Program
I.H.g.1. Approve Band Request to Attend Drum Corps Live 7/27/26
I.H.h. Approve 26-27 Job Descriptions
I.H.i. Approve Professional Development Plan
I.H.j. Approve FY26 Audit Contract/ Letter of Engagement with White and Associates
II. Old Business
III. New Business
III.A. Consider Motion to Approve May Staffing Allocations
Actions Taken

Order #2026-4 - Motion Passed:  Approve May Staffing Allocations 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 BG5 15-199
Actions Taken

Order #2026-5 - Motion Passed:  Approve BG5 15-199 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 Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
III.C. Consider Motion to Approve BG5 16-187
Actions Taken

Order #2026-6 - Motion Passed:  Approve BG5 16-187 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.D. Consider Motion to Approve BG5 18-339
Actions Taken

Order #2026-7 - Motion Passed:  Approve BG5 18-339 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.E. Consider Motion to Enter Closed Session for Superintendent Evaluation per KRS 61.810(1)(f) and Potential Litigation Per KRS 61.810 (1)(c)
Actions Taken

Order #2026-8 - Motion Passed:  Approve to Enter Closed Session for Superintendent Evaluation per KRS 61.810(1)(f) and Potential Litigation Per KRS 61.810 (1)(c) 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 Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
III.F. Consider Motion to Exit Closed Session for Superintendent Evaluation per KRS 61.810(1)(f)and Potential Litigation Per KRS 61.810 (1)(c)
Actions Taken

Order #2026-9 - Motion Passed:  Approve Motion to Exit Closed Session for Superintendent Evaluation per KRS 61.810(1)(f)and Potential Litigation Per KRS 61.810 (1)(c) 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 Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
IV. Superintendent's Report
IV.A. Substitute Finder Platform
IV.B. District Curriculum Resources
IV.C. 8th Street Bridge
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 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