January 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Board President Robert Frost called the meeting to order at 6:31 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, Joshua Parker, John Odom, Casey Hodges, Erin Davis, Jonnathon Haddock, and Jennifer Wilson.  

Discussion:  The invocation was completed at the pre-meeting board appreciation dinner. 

Discussion:  Robert Frost led the pledges of allegiance.

Discussion:  Bryan Allen recognized board members by presenting certificates and proclaimed January School Board Appreciation Month at Clyde CISD.

Discussion:  Principals Josh Parker, John Odom, Casey Hodges and Assistant Principal Erin Davis introduced their campus Employees of the Month.  Those recognized included:
Elementary: Kelsey Flores, Stephanie Gillingham
Intermediate: Amy Bacon, Katie Hodges 
Jr High: Beth Skinner, Kirk Cleveland 
High School: Colby Rowley, Tracy Barton

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

Discussion:  City Administrator Roger Brown and representatives of the Abilene Flying Bison collegiate baseball team presented information regarding the potential use of The Hanner Sports Complex for summer baseball.

Discussion:  John Odom and Casey Hodges presented information about their campuses, including academic and athletic achievements.

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

Discussion:  Dr. Kinslow presented information about curriculum and special programs which included:
-The LASO Cycle 4 PREP Mentorship Program provides funding of $3,000 per beginning teacher (up to 40 teachers) to support stipends, required training, and release time for mentoring new teachers with fewer than two years of experience, with training beginning in Summer 2026.
-A proposed plan for the delay in implementing updated teacher certification requirements while supporting un-certified staff through partnerships, tutoring, mentoring, and release time to ensure all foundational subject teachers are certified by the 2027-2028 school year. The proposed is until 2030.
-In partnership with McMurry University, Clyde CISD launched a free dual credit pilot program for select juniors in spring 2026 to support CCMR attainment and college readiness, beginning with ACADEMIC 1310 and expanding to additional coursework in fall 2026.
-Federal and school report card ratings and information for each campus were presented.

Discussion:  Bryan Allen reviewed upcoming board meeting dates, noting that the regular April 2026 meeting was rescheduled from April 20 to April 13, and presented information regarding individual campus attendance and current enrollment.

Discussion:  Upcoming meeting schedule:
February 9, 2026: Special Meeting (Audit and Strategic Planning)
February 23, 2026: Regular Meeting
March 23, 2026: Regular Meeting
April 13, 2026: Regular Meeting
May 18, 2026: Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Bryan Allen presented the 2026-2027 Clyde CISD district calendar for a first reading, to be considered for approval or denial at a future meeting.

Discussion:  Bryan Allen presented a first reading for the adoption or rejection of Senate Bill 11, which requires the school board to take a record vote by March 1, 2026.  

Discussion:  The amendment adds $79,038 to local revenue and expenditures.  Due to the track and turf project, the excess expenditures is $1,228,000.

Discussion:  This delay will give the District some flexibility in hiring for the next few years. 

Discussion:  This policy revision is the last step to take to move our elections from May to November. The revised policy sets out the years the election takes place for each Board Place. Recommended for approval.

Discussion:  The Board entered a closed meeting at 8:27 PM, under the Government Code 551.074 (Personnel Matters). 

Discussion:  The Board returned to an open meeting at 10:45 PM.

Discussion:  No action was taken on this agenda item. 

Discussion:  The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 PM.