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Jan 1, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Paris Special School District Strategic Plan 2026-2031
This strategic plan outlines the direction for the Paris Special School District with a mission to educate the whole child and foster excellence in a diverse community. It is built upon a vision encapsulated by "SCORE" (Safety, Community, Opportunity, Relationships, Excellence) and focuses on four key goals: achieving top academic performance on state assessments, developing well-rounded students, employing and supporting exemplary educators, and ensuring responsible maintenance of facilities and fiscal operations.
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Paris Special School District Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board addressed several key items, including budget amendments, the Consolidated Application for IDEA/ESEA, and the sale of surplus cafeteria equipment. The board also set the dates for the 2025-2026 board meetings and approved multiple changes to the Board Policy Manual Section 6 as recommended by TSBA, covering topics such as compulsory attendance ages, home schools, school admissions, transfers within the system, withdrawals, release during school hours, code of conduct, interference/disruption of school activities, zero tolerance offenses, care of school property, use of wireless communication devices, corporal punishment, suspension, admission of suspended or expelled students, alternative education, promotion of student welfare, student surveys, analyses, and evaluations, physical examinations and immunizations, pediculosis, medicines, glucagon and diazepam gel, opioid antagonist, reporting child abuse, and student fees and fines.
May 20, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Paris Special School District Board of Education Regular Session
The board addressed the Education Freedom Act of 2025 Bonus Resolution, approving bonuses for certified and non-certified staff. They also approved budget amendments for May, a new part-time technology internship position, and the 2025-2026 Budget Proposal, which includes a 4% pay increase for all staff. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved or deleted several changes to the Board Policy Manual Section 5 as recommended by TSBA, covering topics such as supervision, differentiated pay plans, extended contracts, staff positions, background investigations, separation practices for tenured teachers, leave policies, prevention of abusive workplace conduct, staff rights and responsibilities, staff-student relations, and qualifications and duties for the director of schools.
Apr 15, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Paris Special School District Board of Education Regular Session
The Paris Special School District Board of Education convened to discuss several key items. The board approved tenure for teachers from Rhea Elementary, Paris Elementary, and Inman Middle School. Budget amendments were approved, and a security contract with Centegix was approved for a security system to be used with Paris City Police and the Henry County Sheriffs office. The purchase of a new HVAC unit for PES KPAC, to be split evenly with the City of Paris, was approved. The board also approved moving forward with the evaluation of a timber clearing process for land behind Inman Middle School, additional SPED teaching positions for the 2025-2026 school year, and the adoption of the SAVAAS science curriculum. Additionally, the board approved several board policies as recommended by TSBA. The meeting included reports from the Director, Chairman, TLN, and PACT.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
