Paris Independent
January 18, 2024 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting
I. Opening
I.A. Call to Order
I.B. Approve Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #2024-1 - 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 Absent
Mr. Ricky Johnson Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
I.C. Approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting Held on December 19, 2023
Actions Taken

Order #2024-2 - Motion Passed:  Approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting Held on December 19, 2023 passed with a motion by Mrs. Janice Shepherd and a second by Mr. Bruce McDonald.

Member Votes
Mr. Louie Emmons Absent
Mr. Ricky Johnson Yes
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
I.D. Department and Superintendent's Reports
I.D.a. Inform Board of Superintendent's Personnel Actions
I.E. Showcase and Recognitions- Student Artwork
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. Paris Education Foundation
I.G.b. Jennifer Wilson, Financial Update
I.H. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #2024-3 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the consent agenda 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.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 Waiving Rental Fee for YMCA for Youth Basketball and Pickle Ball
I.H.e. Consider Motion to Approve 2024 Board Meeting Dates to be held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 PM. January meeting date will be the 3rd Thursday due to the MLK Holiday.
II. Old Business
III. New Business
III.A. Election of School Board Officers for 2024 Calendar Year
Actions Taken

Order #2024-4 - Motion Passed:  Election of School Board Officers for 2024 Calendar Year 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.B. Consider Motion to Approve 2024-2025 Draft Budget
Actions Taken

Order #2024-5 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2024-2025 Draft Budget 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.C. Consider Motion to Approve Pay App#9 and DPO for Preschool Building
Actions Taken

Order #2024-6 - Motion Passed:  Approve Pay App#9 and DPO for Preschool Building 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.D. Consider Motion to Approve Emergency Certification for a Preschool Teacher
Actions Taken

Order #2024-7 - Motion Passed:  Approve Emergency Certification for a Preschool Teacher 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.E. Consider Motion to Approve the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) Acceptance Offer
Actions Taken

Order #2024-8 - Motion Passed:  Approve the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) Acceptance Offer 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 Yes
III.F. Consider Motion to Approve Student Accident Insurance with Zurich (Roberts Insurance)
Actions Taken

Order #2024-9 - Motion Passed:  Approve Student Accident Insurance with Zurich (Roberts Insurance) passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald 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 Yes
IV. Superintendent's Report
IV.A. TAR Report (Technology Offer)
IV.B. Facilities Update
IV.C. Western Night - January 27th
IV.D. Paris/ Bourbon County Career and Technical Center
IV.E. Board Member Appreciation
V. Board Comments
VI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #2024-10 - Motion Passed:  Approval of adjournment 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