Paris Independent
November 16, 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 Yes
I.C. Recognitions- Hunt Brothers
I.D. Approve Minutes from the Regular Board Meeting Held on October 17, 2023
Actions Taken

Order #2023-2 - Motion Passed:  Approve Minutes from the Regular Board Meeting Held on October 17, 2023 passed with a motion by Mrs. Janice Shepherd and a second by Mr. Bruce McDonald.

Member Votes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Mr. Ricky Johnson Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
I.E. Department and Superintendent's Reports
I.E.a. Inform Board of Superintendent's Personnel Actions
I.F. Public Comment- 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.G.a. KSA 2023 Presentation- Patrice Thompson
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 Mrs. Janice Shepherd.

Member Votes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Mr. Ricky Johnson Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
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 District Hearing Officer Report for District Facilities Plan
I.H.e. Approve Credit Application with Koorsen Fire & Security
I.H.f. Approve Applying for Line of Credit for Deer Park Roofing for Paris Preschool
I.H.g. Approve Fundraiser Request for PHS Boys Basketball to Sell UK Tickets
I.H.h. Approve Fundraiser Request for PES K-Kids to Sell Boo Grams on October 30th and 31st (McCauley Prior Approval)
II. Old Business
III. New Business
III.A. Consider Motion to Approve Placement of Construction Fund in Specific Accounts
Actions Taken

Order #2023-4 - Motion Passed:  Approve Placement of Construction Fund in Specific Accounts 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 Yes
III.B. Consider Motion to Approve Contract with Lochner for Engineering Services- Flood Impact Study- Pending Board Attorney Approval
Actions Taken

Order #2023-5 - Motion Passed:  Approve Draft Contract with Lochner for Engineering Services- Flood Impact Study passed with a motion by Mr. Louie Emmons and a second by Mr. Bruce McDonald.

Member Votes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Mr. Ricky Johnson Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
III.C. Consider Motion to Approve Pay App #6 and Pay App #7 for Paris Preschool
Actions Taken

Order #2023-6 - Motion Passed:  Approve Pay App #6 and Pay App #7 for Paris Preschool passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald and a second by Mrs. Janice Shepherd.

Member Votes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Mr. Ricky Johnson Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
III.D. Consider Motion to Approve Draft Contract with Sherman Carter Barnhart for Football Field Design Services-Pending Board Attorney Approval
Actions Taken

Order #2023-7 - Motion Passed:  Approve Draft Contract with Sherman Carter Barnhart for Football Field Design Services 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 Yes
III.E. Consider Motion to Approve Draft Contract with Sherman Carter Barnhart for New Paris HS Greenhouse-Pending Board Attorney Approval
Actions Taken

Order #2023-8 - Motion Passed:   Approve Draft Contract with Sherman Carter Barnhart for New Paris HS Greenhouse passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald and a second by Mrs. Janice Shepherd.

Member Votes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Mr. Ricky Johnson Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
III.F. Consider Motion to Authorize Superintendent to Purchase Library Furnishings for PMS/PHS Library up to $195,000.00
Actions Taken

Order #2023-9 - Motion Passed:   Approve Library Furnishings for PMS/PHS Library passed with a motion by Mrs. Janice Shepherd 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 Yes
III.G. Consider Motion to Enter Executive Session for Superintendent Evaluation per KRS 61.810(1)(k) (meetings which state law requires to be conducted in private) and KRS 156.557(6)(c) (requiring preliminary discussions concerning the superintendent’s evaluation to be held in private).
Actions Taken

Order #2023-10 - Motion Passed:   Motion to Enter Executive Session for Superintendent Evaluation per KRS 61.810(1)(f) passed with a motion by Mr. Ricky Johnson and a second by Mr. Bruce McDonald.

Member Votes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Mr. Ricky Johnson Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
III.H. Consider Motion to Exit Executive Session for Superintendent Evaluation per KRS 61.810(1)(k) (meetings which state law requires to be conducted in private) and KRS 156.557(6)(c) (requiring preliminary discussions concerning the superintendent’s evaluation to be held in private).
IV. Superintendent's Report
IV.A. Financial Update
IV.B. CBE Back on Track Reports
IV.C. State Approved Turf Vendors
IV.D. Corporate Sponsorship
IV.E. Opioid Lawsuit
IV.F. Blanton Collier Classic
IV.G. December 2nd Christmas Parade
IV.H. December 4th Community Concert
IV.I. December 13th Holiday Performance at Mustard Seed
V. Board Comments
VI. Adjournment