Public Meeting Minutes: November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM

Discussion: President Robert Frost called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM with a quorum of board members present. Superintendent Bryan Allen was also present. Other Clyde CISD personnel in attendance included Dr. Paula Kinslow, Rhonda Neal, Kasey Adkins, Josh Parker, Patrick Odom, Jamie Munoz, Erin Davis, Mike Neal, and Communities in Schools Representatives.

2. INVOCATION

Discussion: School Board Member, Jay Louder gave the invocation.

3. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE

Discussion: Robert Frost led the pledges of allegiance.

4. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Discussion: Principals, Josh Parker, Jamie Munoz, John Odom, and Casey Hodges introduced their campus Employees of the Month. Those recognized included:
CES: Chaney Allred, Jennifer Mattson
CIS: Kimberly Harris, Alexa Cortez
CJH: Samantha Upshaw, Dean Edwards
CHS: Judy Gallagher, Misty Kingston

5. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT

Description: All persons wishing to address the Board at this time MUST complete a registration form by 3:00pm on the day of the meeting.

Discussion: No one signed up to speak during public comment.

6. PUBLIC HEARING: Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (F.I.R.S.T.) Report

Discussion: CFO Rhonda Neal presented the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas Report.

7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

7.1. Campus and Departmental Reports

Discussion: Patrick Odom presented the Clyde Junior High campus report. Casey Hodges presented the Clyde High School campus report. Jamie Munoz presented the Clyde Intermediate School campus report. Joshua Parker presented the Clyde Elementary School campus report. Communities in Schools representatives Taylor Hall and Don Strol reported for Clyde Intermediate and Clyde Elementary.

7.2. Monthly Financial and Investment Reports

Discussion: Chief Financial Officer Rhonda Neal presented the monthly financial and investment reports.

7.3. Curriculum and Special Programs Report

Discussion: Dr. Paula Kinslow presented the monthly curriculum and special programs reports. Scott Riggins from Workforce Solutions presented information about the Youth Success Program at Clyde CISD.

7.3.1. Adult Education Satellite Campus

7.3.2. Clyde Driver's Education Class

7.3.3. Workforce/RootEd Fall Report

7.3.4. Texas Instructional Materials Committees 2025-2026

7.3.5. First Reading Campus Improvement Plan 2025-2026

7.4. Superintendent Report

Discussion: Bryan Allen presented the superintendent's report, which included the enrollment and attendance report and information regarding the omittance of a regular meeting in December.

7.4.1. Enrollment and Attendance Report

7.4.2. Next Regular Scheduled Meeting: Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 6:15pm

8. DISCUSSION ITEMS

8.1. Discussion of SB 11 Requirements--Prayer Time During the School Day

Discussion: Superintendent Bryan Allen presented information about prayer time during the school day. This item is scheduled for a vote at meeting in the Spring.

8.2. Discussion of SB 546 Requirements--Seat Belts on All Buses

Discussion: The Board discussed the new requirements for seat belts on buses. Transportation Director Cody Hodges answered questions from the Board about the new requirements and how it pertains to our current and future fleet.

8.3. Discussion of Clyde CISD Employee Health Insurance and Benefits Program

Discussion: The Board discussed the current insurance and benefits program, as well as the future considerations and the potential impact on Clyde CISD.

8.4. Discussion of Superintendent Appraisal Process/Timeline

Discussion: Bryan Allen presented information to the Board regarding the Superintendent Evaluation Timeline.

8.5. Discussion of shifting the annual election of board of trustees/members from the uniform May election date to the November general election date.

Discussion: Rhonda Neal presented information and answered questions pertaining to shifting the annual election of the Clyde CISD Board of Trustees from May to November.

9. ACTION ITEMS

9.1. Consideration and Possible Action on Consent Agenda

9.1.1. Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s)

9.1.2. Approve Monthly Financial and Investment Reports

9.1.3. Approve the West Texas Foodservice Cooperative Interlocal Agreement for 2026-2027

9.2. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve TASB Policy Services Update 126--SECOND READING
TASB Policy Update includes additions/deletions/revisions to the following Clyde CISD Board Policies:

BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS
BED(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
CJ(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES
CJA(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES - BACKGROUND CHECKS AND REQUIRED REPORTING
CLE(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - REQUIRED DISPLAYS
CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY
CQD(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
CSA(LOCAL): FACILITY STANDARDS - SAFETY AND SECURITY
CV(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
DBD(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST
DEC(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - LEAVES AND ABSENCES
DFBB(LOCAL): TERM CONTRACTS - NONRENEWAL
DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
EEP(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - LESSON PLANS
EFA(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
EHBAF(LOCAL): SPECIAL EDUCATION - VIDEO/AUDIO MONITORING
EIA(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS
FA(LOCAL): PARENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
FEF(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - RELEASED TIME
FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT
FFB(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CRISIS INTERVENTION
FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY
FFG(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
FO(LOCAL): STUDENT DISCIPLINE
GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
GKA(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES

9.3. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Purchase of a New Travel Bus

9.4. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Purchase of a crew cab pickup truck to be utilized by the district's Agricultural Science and Band departments.

9.5. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Budget Amendment to Reallocate Approved Funds to Another Function

9.6. Consideration and Possible Approval of Fall 2025 Library Reading Materials

9.7. Consideration and Possible Action on Casting Votes for the Jones County CAD Board of Directors Election.

9.8. Consideration and Possible Action on Casting Votes for the Shackelford County CAD Board of Directors Election.

9.9. Consideration and Possible Action on Casting Votes for the Taylor County CAD Board of Directors Election.

9.10. Consideration and Possible Action on Casting Votes for the Callahan CAD Board of Directors Election.

10. CLOSED SESSION

Discussion: The Board went into Closed Session at 8:28 pm pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074, to discuss personnel, the Clyde CISD Safety and Security Program and consult with legal counsel.

10.1. Discuss Personnel Matters (Texas Govt Code 551.074)

10.2. Discuss School Safety and Security Measures (Texas Govt Code 551.076)

10.3. Consult with Legal Counsel (Texas Govt Code 551.071)

11. OPEN SESSION: Act Upon Items as Discussed in Closed Session (as needed)

Discussion: The Board returned to Open Session at 9:20 PM.

11.1. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Professional Employment

11.2. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Updates to the Clyde CISD Safety and Security Program, as Discussed in Closed Session

Discussion: No action took place.

12. BOARD REQUESTS

13. ADJOURNMENT

Discussion: The meeting was adjourned at 9:23 pm.

November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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