Paris Independent
January 23, 2025 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting
I. Opening
I.A. Call to Order
I.B. Approve Agenda with Addition of Item I under New Business
Actions Taken

Order #2025-1 - Motion Passed:  Approval of agenda 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
I.C. Swearing in of Newly Elected Board Members- Mayor Plummer
I.D. Election of School Board Officers for 2025 Calendar Year (Including Superintendent McCauley as Secretary)
Actions Taken

Order #2025-2 - Motion Passed:   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
I.E. Approve Minutes from the December 17, 2024 Board Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #2025-3 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes passed with a motion by Ms. Kelly Catlett and a second by Ms. Angela Plummer.

Member Votes
Ms. Kelly Catlett Yes
Mr. Louie Emmons Yes
Ms. Angela Plummer Yes
Mrs. Janice Shepherd Yes
I.F. Department and Superintendent's Reports
I.F.a. Inform Board of Superintendent's Personnel Actions
I.G. Showcase and Recognitions
I.G.a. Jacque Morrison
I.H. 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.I. Presentations
I.I.a. KEDC- Dr. Jim Evans
I.I.b. White & Associates- Audit Report
I.I.c. Financial Update- Jennifer Wilson
I.I.c.1. Review Draft Budget for 2025/2026 School Year
I.I.d. Instructional Update
I.J. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #2025-4 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the consent 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
I.J.a. Motion to Accept Notification of Payment of Bills.
I.J.b. Approve Treasurer's Report
I.J.c. Approve Superintendent's Expense Report
I.J.d. Approve Student Accident Insurance with Zurich (HIG Insurance)
I.J.e. Approve Annual School Nutrition Report
I.J.f. Motion to Approve Pay App #1 and DPOs for Athletic Complex Renovation
I.J.g. Motion to Approve Change Order #15 Paris Elementary Addition (Preschool)
I.J.h. Motion to Approve JAG Adjunct Instructor
I.J.i. Approve Waiving Rental Fee for CKY Hoopers
I.J.j. Approve Fundraising Request Paris Middle Boys Soccer to have Fill My Soccer Ball Donation and Contact Local Businesses for Donations
I.J.k. Approve Fundraising Request to Accept Donations for Food/ Supplies during Winter Storm Blair
I.J.l. Approve Fundraising Request PHS Band/Color Guard to Work Aramark Concessions and Host a Bake Sale
I.J.m. Approve Fundraising Request PHS Band to Sell Starwberries and Cheesecakes
I.J.n. Approve Fundraising Request PHS FCCLA to Sell Valentine Day Cookies
I.J.o. Approve Fundraising Reuest for Track/Field Team to Sell Popcorn, Sell Donation Cards, Schedule Poster
II. Old Business
II.A. Motion to Approve the 2nd reading of the following revisions: Procedures: Purchasing (04.31 AP.1), and Procurement (04.32 AP.1); Policies: District Issuance of Checks (04.3111), and Model Procurement Code Purchasing (04.32); Forms: Required Affidavit for Bidders and Offerors, and Purchase Requisition for Purchase Order.
Actions Taken

Order #2025-5 - Motion Passed:  Approve the following revisions: Procedures: Purchasing (04.31 AP.1), and Procurement (04.32 AP.1); Policies: District Issuance of Checks (04.3111), and Model Procurement Code Purchasing (04.32); Forms: Required Affidavit for Bidders and Offerors, and Purchase Requisition for Purchase Order. 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
II.B. Motion to Approve the 2nd Reading Policy 9.4341 with Revision
Actions Taken

Order #2025-6 - Motion Passed:  Approve Policy 9.4341 with Revisions 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
III. New Business
III.A. Motion to Approve 2025 Board Meeting Dates to be held the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:00 PM 1/23*, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15,5/20, 6/17, 7/15, 8/19, 9/16, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16 * January meeting will be the Thursday after the MLK Holiday
Actions Taken

Order #2025-7 - Motion Passed:   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
III.B. Motion to Accept the FY2024 Financial Audit as presented by White & Associates
Actions Taken

Order #2025-8 - Motion Passed:  Accept the FY2024 Financial Audit as presented by White & Associates 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
III.C. Motion to Approve Draft Budget for the 2025-2026 School Year
Actions Taken

Order #2025-9 - Motion Passed:  Approve Draft Budget for the 2025-2026 School Year 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
III.D. Motion to Approve 1st Reading of Revision to Policy 08.2323 AP.1 Chromebooks
Actions Taken

Order #2025-10 - Motion Passed:  Approve 1st Reading of Revision to Policy 08.2323 AP.1 Chromebooks 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
III.E. Motion to Approve 2025-2026 School Calendar
Actions Taken

Order #2025-11 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2025-2026 School Calendar 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
III.F. Motion to Approve Entering into Contract with Perfection Group for FAC HVAC Renovation
III.G. Motion to Approve Additional Maintenance Manager Position- Ray Partin
Actions Taken

Order #2025-12 - Motion Passed:  Approve Additional Maintenance Manager Position 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
III.H. Motion to Approve Accounting Job Descriptions and Corresponding Pay Schedules
III.I. Motion to Approve Revised Quote for Bus Purchase (Approved KISTA Participation Resolution at 12/17/24 BD Mtg )
Actions Taken

Order #2025-13 - Motion Passed:  Approve Revised Quote for Bus Purchase (Approved KISTA Participation Resolution at 12/17/24 BD Mtg ) 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
IV. Superintendent's Report
IV.A. Facilities Update
IV.B. Snow Days/ Food Boxes
IV.C. SRO Update
IV.D. Board Appreciation Month
V. Board Comments
VI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #2025-14 - Motion Passed:  Approval of adjournment 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