Paris Independent
June 30, 2026 5:00 PM ET (4:00 CT)
Special Called Meeting
I. Opening
I.A. Call to Order
I.B. Approve Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #2026-1 - Motion Passed:  Approval of agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald 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
I.C. Approve Minutes From Special Called Meeting on May 26, 2026
Actions Taken

Order #2026-2 - Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald 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
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. Ray Partin-Retirement
I.E.b. 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.E.c. Presentations
I.E.c.1. David Livingston- Insurance
I.F. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #2026-3 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Louie Emmons 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
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
I.F.a. Accept Notification of Payments of Bills
I.F.b. Approve Treasurer's Report
I.F.c. Approve Superintendent's Expense Report
I.F.d. Approve School Activity Accounts Principals Combining Budget for 2025-2026
I.F.e. Approve Donations for the 2025/2026 School Year (Schools and District)
I.F.f. Approve change of 26/27 Preschool End Date to 5/13/2027
I.F.g. Approve 26-27 Jumbotron Advertising Pricing
I.F.h. Approve Paris Elementary to have a $30.00 Student Fee that would Cover, Field Trip (Cost Basis), KONA Ice, 1 School Assembly and T-Shirt. Families would still have option to pay as they go.
I.F.i. Approve Misc. Fundraisers for Middle School Cheer (See Attached)
I.F.j. Approve Various Fundraisers for PES (See Attached)
I.F.k. Approve PHS Football Fundraiser (Pre-Approved)
I.F.l. Approve Fundraiser Request for Middle School JAG "School Store"
I.F.m. Approve Middle School Football Fundraiser Request for Fish Fry, Car Wash, Apparel Sales, Trash pick-up..(Ect)
I.F.n. Approve Middle School Fundraiser Request for Best Seats in The House and Parking Spot Raffle
I.F.o. Approve Pledge of Collateral Agreemnent with Stock Yards Bank for 2026-27
II. Old Business
III. New Business
III.A. Consider Motion to Approve 1st Reading of KSBA Policy Updates and Procedures
Actions Taken

Order #2026-4 - Motion Passed:   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
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
III.B. Consider Motion to Approve Capital Funds Request
Actions Taken

Order #2026-5 - Motion Passed:  Approve Capital Funds Request 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
III.C. Consider Motion to Approve Insurance for Auto, Property, Liability, Cyber and Workers Compensation
Actions Taken

Order #2026-6 - Motion Passed:  Based on change of wording 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
III.D. Consider Motion To Approve Update to Salary, Stipend, and Job Descriptions for 26/27 School Year
Actions Taken

Order #2026-7 - Motion Passed:  Approve Update to Salary, Stipend, and Job Descriptions for 26/27 School Year 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
III.E. Consider Motion to Approve Authorizing Superintendent to Pre-Approve Fundraiser Requests for 2026-27 School Year in Extenuating Circumstances
Actions Taken

Order #2026-8 - Motion Passed:  Approve Authorizing Superintendent to Pre-Approve Fundraiser Requests for 2026-27 School Year in Extenuating Circumstances 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
III.F. Consider Motion to Enter Closed Session for Superintendent Evaluation per KRS 61.810(1)(f)
Actions Taken

Order #2026-9 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Bruce McDonald 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
Mr. Bruce McDonald Yes
III.G. Consider Motion to Exit Closed Session for Superintendent Evaluation per KRS 61.810(1)(f)
IV. Superintendent's Report
IV.A. Unveiling of Western High Monument
IV.B. Audio Enhancement Installation Update
IV.C. SRO Agreement Update
IV.D. 2026/27 Staffing Update
IV.E. Daylily Sales July 2nd- July 8th
V. Board Comments
VI. Adjournment