Paris Independent
July 18, 2023 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting
I. Opening
I.A. Call to Order
I.B. Approve Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #2023-1 - Motion Passed:  Approval of agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald and a second by Mr. Ricky Johnson.

Member Votes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Mr. Ricky Johnson Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Absent
I.C. Approve Minutes from the June 29, 2023 Meeting and Special Called Meeting on July 12, 2023
Actions Taken

Order #2023-2 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald and a second by Mr. Ricky Johnson.

Member Votes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Mr. Ricky Johnson Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Absent
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. Lorene Roark
I.F. Public Comment
I.F.a. The 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.H. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #2023-3 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald and a second by Mr. Ricky Johnson.

Member Votes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Mr. Ricky Johnson Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Absent
I.H.a. Approve Treasurer's Report
I.H.b. Approve Bills, Salaries, and Wages
I.H.c. Approve Superintendent's Expense Report
I.H.d. Approve PHS/PMS Bowling Team to have the following Fundraisers: Aramark Concessions, T-shirt Ads, Sell Candy Bars, Calendar Days, and Banner Ads
I.H.e. Approve Surplus of Technology Items
II. Old Business
III. New Business
III.A. Consider Motion to Authorize Superintendent to Approve Change Order for Adding Garage Doors at New Preschool.
Actions Taken

Order #2023-4 - Motion Passed:  Authorize Superintendent to Approve Change Order for Adding Garage Doors at New Preschool. passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald and a second by Mr. Ricky Johnson.

Member Votes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Mr. Ricky Johnson Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Absent
III.B. Consider Motion to Approve the 2023-2024 Employee Handbook
III.C. Consider Motion to Approve the 2023-2024 Student Handbook
Actions Taken

Order #2023-5 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2023-2024 Student Handbook passed with a motion by Mr. Louie Emmons and a second by Mr. Ricky Johnson.

Member Votes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Mr. Ricky Johnson Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Absent
III.D. Consider Motion to Approve the Start and End Times for Each School
Actions Taken

Order #2023-6 - Motion Passed:   Approve the Start and End Times for Each School passed with a motion by Mr. Ricky Johnson and a second by Mr. Louie Emmons.

Member Votes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Mr. Ricky Johnson Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Absent
IV. Superintendent's Report
V. Board Comments
VI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #2023-7 - Motion Passed:  Approval of adjournment passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald and a second by Mr. Ricky Johnson.

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