Public Meeting Minutes: July 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM

Discussion: Robert Frost called the meeting to order at 5:45pm with a quorum present.

2. INVOCATION

Discussion: Bryan Allen led the invocation.

3. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE

Discussion: Robert Frost led the pledges of allegiance.

4. 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: Mrs. Mildred Petty, new assistant principal at Clyde High School, was introduced.

5. FACILITIES WORKSHOP

Description: The meeting will move to the CHS stadium where the Board will inspect the current condition of the track and turf. When finished, the Board will reconvene at the Clyde Auxilliary Building (CAB).

Discussion: The meeting recessed to Bulldog Stadium to inspect the current condition of the turf and track surfaces at 5:48 pm. The meeting returned to regular session at 6:32pm.

6. PRESENTATIONS BY POTENTIAL VENDORS FOR A TURF AND TRACK REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT CLYDE HIGH SCHOOL

Description: Vendors will make presentations to the Board regarding turf and track replacement at Clyde High School.

Discussion: The Board heard presentations from Carter Construction and FieldTurf.

7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

7.1. Monthly Financial and Investment Reports

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

7.2. Curriculum and Special Programs Report

Discussion: Dr. Paula Kinslow presented the monthly Curriculum and Special Programs report.

7.2.1. 2025 STAAR Data

7.2.2. Summer Learning Report 2025

7.3. Superintendent Report

Description:

Future Board Meeting: Special Meeting/Budget Workshop on July 28, 2025 at 6:00pm
Future Board Meeting: Regular August Meeting on August 18, 2025 at 6:00pm

Discussion: Superintendent Bryan Allen presented the monthly superintendent report.

8. DISCUSSION ITEMS

8.1. FIRST READING: TASB Policy Update 125

Description: TASB Policy Services Update 125 includes changes to the following local polices:

BDAA(LOCAL): OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS - DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF BOARD OFFICERS
BDB(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - BOARD COMMITTEES
BDF(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - ADVISORY COMMITTEES
EI(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
FDE(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - SCHOOL SAFETY TRANSFERS
FEC(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - ATTENDANCE FOR CREDIT
FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT

Discussion: Bryan Allen presented the policy changes recommended by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) in Update 125.

8.2. FIRST READING: Amendments to Board Policies FD(LOCAL) - Admissions and FM(LOCAL) - Student Activities (Regarding HB 401 and Home School Participation in UIL Activities)

Discussion: Bryan Allen presented policy changes required by the legislature to comply with new statutes in regard to UIL activities and home school students.

8.3. FIRST READING: Amendment to Board Policy FNCE(LOCAL) - Personal Communication Devices/Electronic Devices (Regarding HB 1481)

Discussion: Bryan Allen presented policy changes required by the legislature to comply with new statutes in regard to student use of personal communication devices during the school day.

9. ACTION ITEMS

Discussion: Bryan Allen presented policy changes required by the legislature to comply with new statutes in regard to student use of personal communication devices during the school day.

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. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Retainer Agreement with Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson, & Roalson, P.C. for Legal Services

9.2. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Clyde CISD Compensation Plan for 2025-2026

9.3. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Clyde Regarding School Resource Officers

9.4. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve an Innovative Course at Clyde High School

9.5. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Region 14 ESC Contract for Services for 2025-2026

9.6. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt the Prevailing Wage Rates Published by the United States Department of Labor in Accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.), and its Subsequent Amendments, in Connection with School District Construction Projects until Superseded by Future Board Action

9.7. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Construction Delivery Method Providing the Best Value for a Turf and Track Replacement Project at Clyde High School

9.8. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Contractor Providing the Best Value for a Turf and Track Replacement Project at Clyde High and to Delegate Authority to the Superintendent to Negotiate and Sign an Agreement

Discussion: No action was taken at this time.

9.9. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Resolution and Interlocal Agreement to Join the Equalis Group, LLC Purchasing Cooperative

Discussion: No action was taken at this time.

10. CLOSED SESSION

Discussion: The Board went into Closed Session at 10:04pm.

10.1. Personnel (Texas Govt Code 551.074)

10.2. 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 10:09pm.

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

12. BOARD REQUESTS

13. ADJOURNMENT

July 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM - Regular Meeting

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