PUHSD Regular Board Meeting August 12, 2026

The Paris Union High School District (PUHSD) held its regular board meeting on August 12, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a $300,000 curriculum agreement with Riverside Arts Academy to provide mariachi instruction funded through local control accountability plan funds. The board also approved out-of-state conference attendance for district administrators, including professional development opportunities for assistant superintendents. A significant agenda item was the consideration of the superintendent hiring process, where the board voted to prioritize internal candidates without using an external consultant. Additionally, the board approved the superintendent's salary schedule with retroactive adjustments and discussed the authorization for purchase of capital equipment exceeding $10,000. The meeting featured motions and votes on consent calendar amendments, personnel contracts, and bond oversight committee appointments. Board members emphasized fiscal responsibility, communication improvements, and strategic use of district assets such as Panther Park. The meeting concluded with discussions on security investments and community outreach initiatives.