Public Meeting Minutes: August 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM

Discussion: Robert Frost called the meeting to order at 6:00pm 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, and Patrick Odom.

2. INVOCATION

Discussion: Jay Louder gave the invocation.

3. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE

Discussion: Rober 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: Bryan Allen introduced new district administrative assistant, Kasey Adkins. No one signed up to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting.

5. PUBLIC HEARING: 2025-2026 CLYDE CISD PROPOSED BUDGET and TAX RATE

Discussion: The public hearing opened at 6:02pm. Rhonda Neal presented the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The public hearing was closed at 6:15pm.

6. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the 2025-2026 Clyde CISD Budget by Fund and Function

7. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve an Ordinance to Set the 2025-2026 Tax Rate for Clyde CISD

8. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Final Amendments to the Clyde CISD Budget for 2024-2025 Fiscal Year

Discussion: No action was taken on final budget amendments.

9. SPECIAL PRESENTATION

9.1. Presentation from James E. Rodgers and Company Regarding the Revised Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024

Description: Refer to attached revised audit for 2023-2024

Discussion: Rick Rodgers from James E. Rodgers and Company presented the revised annual financial report for fiscal year 2023-2024.

9.2. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Revised Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Presented by James E. Rodgers and Company

10. DISCUSSION ITEMS

Discussion: The Board discussed the turf and track project at Bulldog Stadium.

10.1. Discussion of Turf and Track Replacement Project at Bulldog Stadium

11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

11.1. Campus and Departmental Reports

11.2. Monthly Financial and Investment Reports

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

11.3. Curriculum and Special Programs Report

Discussion: Dr. Paula Kinslow presented the monthly curriculum and special programs report.

11.3.1. 2024 and 2025 Accountability Report

11.4. Superintendent Report

Discussion: Bryan Allen presented the monthly superintendent report.

11.4.1. Review of Student and Employee Handbooks

11.4.2. Preliminary FIRST Ratings

11.4.3. Strategic Planning/Schedule of Dates

11.4.4. Legislative Updates

11.4.5. Next Regular Meeting Date: September 15, 2025; 6:00pm at the Clyde Auxiliary Building

12. ACTION ITEMS

12.1. Consideration and Possible Action on Consent Agenda

12.1.1. Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s)

12.1.2. Approve Monthly Financial and Investment Reports

12.2. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Good Cause Exception to Texas Education Code Ch 37.0814

12.3. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Proposal for Property, Casualty, Cybersecurity, and Active Shooter Coverage for the 2025-2026 School Year

12.4. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Proposal for Roof Repairs at Clyde Elementary School

12.5. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Contractor for a Turf and Track Replacement Project at Bulldog Stadium

Discussion: No action was taken to choose a contractor for the turf and track project at Bulldog Stadium.

12.6. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve an Innovative Course at Clyde High School: Communication and Technology Education

13. CLOSED SESSION

Discussion: The Board took a break from 7:34pm until 7:43pm. The Board entered a closed meeting at 7:43pm.

13.1. Deliberation Regarding Personnel (Texas Govt Code 551.074)

13.2. Deliberation Regarding School Safety and Security Measures (Texas Govt Code 551.076)

13.3. Consultation with Legal Counsel (Texas Govt Code 551.071)

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

Discussion: The Board returned to open session at 8:17pm.

14.1. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Professional Employment

15. BOARD REQUESTS

16. ADJOURNMENT

Discussion: The meeting was adjourned at 8:19pm.

August 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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