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Board approves travel for Amazing Shake finalists, FFA and robotics teams; celebrates athletics achievements

Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education · March 3, 2026

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Summary

The Clovis board approved travel allowances for two Amazing Shake finalists, approved Clovis FFA and Barry Steam Academy robotics travel, and heard coaches report historic growth and state placings for wrestling and a state backstroke champion on the swim team.

The Clovis Municipal Schools Board approved several student travel requests and heard coaches highlight recent competitive successes.

Michelle Smith introduced Sofia Sosa (fifth grade) and Grayson Borio (joined by video) as top finishers in the district’s Amazing Shake competition and asked the board to cover travel allowances for each student and one family member to attend the global finals in March. "It's been an honor going through this journey," Sosa told the board. The board approved the travel allowance by voice vote.

District staff presented an out‑of‑state travel notice from Clovis FFA for career development contests at West Texas A&M in Canyon; staff said the contest mimics in‑state events and that parents will chaperone. The board approved the travel as presented.

Barry Steam Academy staff described a robotics team of fourth and fifth graders that qualified for state after competing against middle schools and requested permission to attend the state meet in Albuquerque with parents as chaperones. The board moved and approved that trip.

Coaches Elizabeth Ledesma and others reported a historic year for wrestling: 18 state qualifiers (up from nine the prior year), improved team placings and increased match totals across recent seasons. Coaches also credited expanded off‑season development and district support. A district staff member also reported the girls’ swim team placed second at state and that one swimmer won the state backstroke event. Coaches emphasized the role of increased practice and off‑season conditioning in the programs’ improvements.

The board took no additional action beyond approving the travel requests and offering congratulations to athletes and coaches; staff said they will continue to update the board on program participation and outcomes.