Paris Independent
July 23, 2026 5:00 PM ET (4:00 CT)
Special Called 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. 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.C. Approve Minutes for June 30, 2026 Regular Meeting
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. 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.F. Presentations
I.F.a. Bourbon County Health Department
I.F.b. Finance Report From Amanda Talbot (CFO)
I.F.c. Bruce Manley - Blanton Collier Stadium Monument
I.G. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #2026-2 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the consent 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 Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
I.G.a. Approve Treasurer's Report
I.G.b. Approve Notification of Payment of Bills
I.G.c. Approve Superintendent's Expense Report
I.G.d. Approve Entering Vendor Contract Agreement for Administrative Hearings
I.G.e. Approve Maternity Leave for Employee #1481
I.G.f. Approve The 2026-27 Start and End Times for Each School (PES Start 7:35, End 2:50, MS/HS Start 8:15, End 3:30)
I.G.g. Approve Dunk Tank Fundraiser for Greyhound Get Down
I.G.h. Approve PHS Soccer Fundraiser (10% of sales from B-town @ Greyhound Get Down)
I.G.i. Approve PHS Band Fundraiser Request (Fair parking, Butterbraids, Candy bars, Catalogue Sales, Concessions at all home football games ect..)
I.G.j. Approve PHS Request for, PBIS, School Store, 3on3 Basketball Tournament, PHS Pitch Fest, and $30 School Fee (see attachment)
I.G.k. Approve the FY27 District Funding Assurances
I.G.l. Approve 2026-2027 Certified Evaluation Plan
I.G.m. Approve 2026-2027 Classified Evaluation Plan
I.G.n. Approve updated District Special Education Procedures
I.G.o. Approve IRS Form 8038-G for 2026 Bus Acquisition
I.G.p. Approve District Technology fee (K-5 $10 and 6-12 $20)
I.G.q. Approve FMLA for Employee # 949
II. Old Business
III. New Business
III.A. Consider Motion to Approve 2026-27 Revised Salary and Stipend Schedule
Actions Taken

Order #2026-3 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2026-27 Revised Salary and Stipend Schedule 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 First Reading of Policy# 03.1233
Actions Taken

Order #2026-4 - Motion Passed:  Approve First Reading of Policy# 03.1233 passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald 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.C. Consider Motion to Approve the 2026-27 Student Handbook and Code of Conduct.
Actions Taken

Order #2026-5 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2026-27 Student Handbook and Code of Conduct 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 2026-27 Staff Handbook
Actions Taken

Order #2026-6 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2026-27 Staff Handbook 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.E. Consider Motion To Approve Superintendents Evaluation for The 2025-26 School Year
Actions Taken

Order #2026-7 - Motion Passed:   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.F. Consider Motion to Approve the Issuance of a One-Year Approval for the Position of School Media Librarian
Actions Taken

Order #2026-8 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Issuance of a One-Year Approval for the Position of School Media Librarian 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
III.G. Consider Motion to Approve the District-Sponsored Child Care Program through the Gray Y.
Actions Taken

Order #2026-9 - Motion Passed:  Approve the District-Sponsored Child Care Program Through the Gray Y 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.H. Consider Motion to Approve Adding a Monument to Blanton Collier Stadium
Actions Taken

Order #2026-10 - Motion Passed:  Approve Adding a Monument to Blanton Collier Stadium 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. Greyhound Get Down July 25th @ 11am
IV.B. Opening Day for All Staff- August 10th
IV.C. First Day of School- August 11th
IV.D. Leadership Retreat July 23rd
IV.E. PES Gym Floor Update
V. Board Comments
VI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #2026-11 - 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