Paris Independent
September 15, 2026 5:00 PM ET (4:00 CT)
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 Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
I.C. Approve Minutes from August 18th 2026, Regular Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #2026-2 - 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 Yes
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.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. Amanda Talbot (CFO)- Financial Update
I.H. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #2026-3 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the consent agenda 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
I.H.a. Approve Notification of Payment of Bills
I.H.b. Approve Treasurer's Report
I.H.c. Approve Superintendent's Expense Report
I.H.d. Approve Revised Staffig Allocations and Job Descriptions for 2026-27 School Year
I.H.e. Approve Emergency Substitute Certifications
I.H.f. Approve Fundraiser Request for FCCLA (Catering Business)
I.H.g. Approve FMLA Extension for Employee #422
I.H.h. Approve Fundraiser Request for MS/HS Bookfair
I.H.i. Approve Fundraiser Request for PES Bookfair
I.H.j. Approve Entering into Agreement with Hendy Johnson Vaughn, PSC, Porter, Banks, Baldwin, and Shaw for Social Media Litagation.
I.H.k. Approve RAC App as District approved Communitcation app
II. Old Business
III. New Business
III.A. Consider Motion to Approve The Paris Independent Board of Education is adopting a general fund tax levy of 70.8 cents (Rate Lowered) on real property and 75 cents on personal property. The General Fund tax levied in fiscal year 2026 was 71.5 cents on real property and 75 cents on personal property and produced revenue of $2,614,553.68. The General Fund tax rate of 70.8 cents on real property and 75 cents on personal property is expected to produce $2,829,244.90. Of this amount, $180,211.43 is from new and personal property. The compensating tax for 2027 is 68.1 cents on real property and 75 cents on personal property and is expected to produce $2,728,222.43. The rate is expected to generate more revenue than received in the preceding year. The general areas to which revenue of $214,691.22 above 2026 revenue is to be allocated are as follows: Career and Technical Education, $25,000; special education, $20,000; transportation costs, $91,941; building fund, $41,874.96; and curriculum and instructional resources, $35,875.26. This information is published pursuant to KRS 160.470. This tax rate is not subject to recall under KRS 132.017. The General Assembly has required publication of this advertisement and information contained herein.
Actions Taken

Order #2026-4 - Motion Passed:  Approve The Paris Independent Board of Education is proposing a general fund tax levy of 70.8 cents on real property and 75 cents on personal property. The General Fund tax levied in fiscal year 2026 was 71.5 cents on real property and 75 cents on personal property and produced revenue of $2,614,553.68. The proposed General Fund tax rate of 70.8 cents on real property and 75 cents on personal property is expected to produce $2,829,244.90. Of this amount, $180,211.43 is from new and personal property. The compensating tax for 2027 is 68.1 cents on real property and 75 cents on personal property and is expected to produce $2,728,222.43. The proposed rate is expected to generate more revenue than received in the preceding year. The general areas to which revenue of $214,691.22 above 2026 revenue is to be allocated are as follows: Career and Technical Education, $25,000; special education, $20,000; transportation costs, $91,941; building fund, $41,874.96; and curriculum and instructional resources, $35,875.26. This information is published pursuant to KRS 160.470. The proposed tax rate is not subject to recall under KRS 132.017. The General Assembly has required publication of this advertisement and information contained herein. 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.B. Consider Motion to Approve Motor Vehicle Tax at the rate of 55.3 cents (Rate Unchanged)
Actions Taken

Order #2026-5 - Motion Passed:  Approve Motor Vehicle Tax at the rate of 55.3 cents (Rate Unchanged) 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.C. Consider Motion to Approve Legacy of Freedon Event at Paris Elementary School on September 18th
Actions Taken

Order #2026-6 - Motion Passed:  Approve Legacy of Freedon Event at Paris Elementary School on September 18th passed with a motion by Mrs. Janice Shepherd 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.D. Consider Motion to Approve Updated Adult Meal Pricing
Actions Taken

Order #2026-7 - Motion Passed:  Approve Increasing Adult Meal Prices $0.35 per Adult Meal 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 Approve Waiving the Rental Fee for Triple Crown Theatres use of Fine Arts Center for Seussical The Musical 11/14-11/22/2026 (Excludes Custodial Fee)
Actions Taken

Order #2026-8 - Motion Passed:  Approve Waiving the Rental Fee for Triple Crown Theatres use of Fine Arts Center for Seussical The Musical 11/14-11/22/2026 (Excludes Custodial Fee) 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.F. Consider Motion to Approve 2026-27 Working Budget
Actions Taken

Order #2026-9 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2026-27 Working Budget 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 Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
IV. Superintendent's Report
IV.A. Rank Change Program
IV.B. Facilities Update
IV.C. High Attendance Day
IV.D. KEF Lunch and Learn
V. Board Comments
VI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #2026-10 - Motion Passed:  Approval of adjournment passed with a motion by Mrs. Janice Shepherd 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