Paris Independent
November 18, 2025 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting
I. Opening
I.A. Call to Order
I.B. Approve Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #2025-1 - Motion Passed:  Approval of agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Kelly Catlett 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 the October 21, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #2025-2 - Motion Passed:  Approval of agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Kelly Catlett 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

Order #2025-3 - Motion Passed:  Approve Minutes from the October 21, 2025 Regular Board Meeting 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.D. Department and Superintendent's Reports
I.D.a. Inform Board of Superintendent's Personnel Actions
I.E. Showcase and Recognitions
I.E.a. Paris City Schools Cheerleaders (Elementary, Middle and High)
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. Financial Update- Amanda Talbot
I.H. 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 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.H.a. Motion to Accept Notification of Payment of Bills
I.H.b. Approve Treasurer's Report
I.H.c. Approve Superintendent's Expense Report
I.H.d. Approve Fundraiser Request for Family Resource Centers to collect donations (monetary/ and or physical) to provide Support to Families in need
I.H.e. Approve Fundraiser Request Elementary Family Resource to ask Local Businesses for Donations Towards a Book Vending Machine
I.H.f. Approve Fundraiser Request for PHS Art Club to Sell Christmas Ornaments
I.H.g. Approve Fundraiser Request for Technology Student Association to Sell Snacks, Calendar Days, Donations and have a Greyhound Store
I.H.h. Approve Fundrasier Request for the Swim Team to sell candy, Bake Sales at Basketball games, Work Aramark Concessions and a Dairy Queen Night
I.H.i. Approve Fundraiser Request for Big P/ Little P Program to have bake sale, Family Fun Night, Dairy Queen Night and Toy/ Clothes Drive
I.H.j. Approve updated 2025-26 Salary Schedule/Stipend Schedule
I.H.k. Approve to Waive the Rental Fees for Paris Crush Volleyball Team to use Preschool Gym for Practice
II. Old Business
Actions Taken

Order #2025-5 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the consent agenda 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. New Business
III.A. Motion to Approve the First Reading of Addition to Policy 3.121
Actions Taken

Order #2025-6 - Motion Passed:  Approve the First Reading of Addition to Policy 3.121 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. Motion to Approve Employee #1298 Unpaid Leave
Actions Taken

Order #2025-7 - Motion Passed:   Approve Employee FMLA Request 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
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
III.C. Motion to Approve Bus Purchase Authorization Through KISTA Participation/ KDE Approval
Actions Taken

Order #2025-8 - Motion Passed:   Approve Bus Purchase Authorization Through KISTA Participation/ KDE Approval 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
IV. Superintendent's Report
IV.A. Facilities Update
IV.B. Needs Assesment to be reviewed in December
IV.C. Yoga Class
IV.D. Rotary Community Christmas Program-December 1st
IV.E. Christmas Parade- December 6th
IV.F. KASS Conference- December 7th-9th
IV.G. January's Board Meeting will be the 3rd Thursday (January 22,2026)
IV.H. KSBA Annual Conference - February 20-22, 2026
V. Board Comments
VI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #2025-9 - Motion Passed:  Approval of adjournment 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
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes