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At the first Clark County Public Schools School Board meeting of 2025, Carl Kiser, representing District 1, was one of two new board members introduced. 

He looks forward to introducing himself further to the community of Winchester. 

A Clark County native, father of three, and grandfather, Kiser – who has worked for The Allen Company road construction and asphalt paving contractor for thirty years and met his wife while both were George Rogers Clark High School students over thirty years ago – spoke. 

“I’ve always had a passion and heart for kids,” he said. 

An avid churchgoer at Central Baptist Church, Kiser’s interest led to teaching Sunday school. 

While in this position, he discovered some children had special needs, a focus that he felt was not being ideally met. 

“I said [to my wife], ‘Hey, I think we’re going to start a special needs class’,” Kiser acknowledged, pointing out that he also worked with other special needs teachers who attended the church. “I just continue to have that…love for kids. Maybe I can just be a voice for them.” 

An active member of the community outside of Clark County Public Schools, Kiser has volunteered in many ways, including serving Operation Happiness. 

Before his appointment to the Board, he had also stayed actively involved in what was taking place through CCPS. 

“Before I even was sworn in, I started attending the construction meetings at the preschool,” he said, noting that a new Clark County Preschool building will be opening soon. “Hopefully, we can stay on task and be able to get it open on February 20.” 

Kiser also mentioned additional recent highlights of Clark County Public Schools, such as the Cardinal Innovation Center’s opening for staff and students. 

“I think it’s going to help us…and make us ahead of the game compared to many districts,” he added. 

He offered his perspective on leadership, something he hopes to add valueably as a new school board member. 

“I want [people] to know that I will always have the kids’ interest at heart…that would be my number one thing [in] telling parents,” he said. “There’s always going to be a difference of opinions, but I will be totally transparent.” 

Kiser expressed that fostering a spirit of unity is also key. 

“I want us to be…unified and fully transparent so we can move forward,” he said. “I feel like [Superintendent] Dustin [Howard] is doing a great job and…we just need to get behind him.”