Clay Considering Extra Spending For Schools, EMA
Clay County wants to add an assistant to the EMA Director to help with emergency needs in the community. EMA Director Kyle Haney serves in the National Guard. Clay County Commissioner Bryan Coons said Haney could use help beyond that important role. “Sometimes when Kyle is here he needs some help at the other end […]
Clay School Board Extends Monroe’s Contract 1 Year
The Clay County Board of Education voted Thursday night to extend Director Diana Monroe’s contract by one year. Monroe’s new term continues through June 30, 2027. Chairman Benji Bailey said this was the maximum amount they could extend the agreement. “Keep in mind that we could not extend anything over, beyond four years,” Bailey said. […]
Clay School Board Purchases New Main Phone System
The Clay County Board of Education Central Office will soon be working with a new telephone system. Finance Director Ashley White said the current system goes down every time there is thunder or lightning in the area, and sometimes even when there is only rain. White said the new system will allow for Clay County […]
Clay School Board Approves Purchase of New Security System
The Clay County Board of Education approved the purchase of a new security system during its Thursday meeting. Attendance and Technology Supervisor Derick Upchurch said the system will change how the district’s security cameras store their footage. Upchurch said the system would also allow for law enforcement to access a live feed of the cameras […]
This Week: Overton Commissioners Consider Lawsuit Settlement
This week the Overton County Commission will consider a settlement counter offer for a lawsuit against the county. The Hargis Vs. Overton County lawsuit came after a man passed away in the custody of the Overton County Sheriff’s Department and the cause of death was determined to be asphyxiation. The commission will also consider a […]
Clay County School Board Approves First Reading Of New Policies From TSBA
The Clay County Board of Education discussed a set of policy changes from the Tennessee School Boards Association during their Thursday meeting. Chairman Benji Bailey said there was a total of six policy changes which included five revised policies and one completely new one. Bailey said the all of the changes came from the TSBA […]
This Week: Dronebarger’s Contract Renewal, New Fire Truck On Agenda
This week the White County Board of Education will consider a renewal of Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger’s employment contract. The board agreed to review his contract several months ahead of schedule to avoid a potential change in leadership right before the start of a new budget year. The new contract proposal is online at […]
This Week: White County Discusses Animal Shelter; CPWA Talks Referendums
The White County Steering Committee B will discuss the county’s animal shelter. Volunteers from the shelter spoke to the committee last month, requesting support with funding and expressing concern about the state of the shelter. The committee heard their concerns and will have a formal discussion on the matter this week. In other business, Steering […]
This Week: White County Fire Merger; Cumberland Discusses Hiring
White County Commissioners will vote Monday night on the proposed merger of the Central View and Mt. Gilead Fire Departments. The two departments asked for the move as a way to increase efficiency. Commissioners will also discuss plans to establish new speed limits on Blue Springs Road, and Duck Pond Road. The meeting begins Monday […]
Celina K-8 The Focus of Latest Round Of Federal Funding
The Clay County Board of Education discussed three ideas to use ESSER 3.0 funding during a Thursday work session. Option 1: a middle school addition onto the high school. Option 2: new bathrooms and layout changes to free up space at Celina K-8 Option 3. a new gym for either Celina K-8 or Clay County […]
