Clay School Budget Includes Staff Raises, Tight Funding
The Clay County Schools’ new budget includes the state-mandated $50,000 starting salary for certified employees. Board Chairman Benji Bailey said the district maintains a salary schedule that honors up to 20 years of service to help retain high-quality staff. Like many school districts in the region, Bailey said they are struggling with reduced state funding […]
Board Extends Monroe Following Higher Evaluation Scores
The Clay County School Board extended the contract of Director of Schools Diana Monroe by two years following an annual evaluation that showed an increase in her performance scores. Chairman Benji Bailey said Monroe received an overall average score of 4.31 out of five. That is an improvement over her previous score of 4.21. “So […]
Clay Schools Approve Purchase To Replace Chromebooks
The Clay County School Board has approved the purchase of new Chromebooks as part of an effort to replace aging devices. The school board awarded a bid from its current provider to purchase 90 Chromebooks for an estimated $33,000. School Board Chairman Benji Bailey said the new Chromebooks help during state testing. “That’s the primary […]
Clay Schools Replacing Damaged Roof On Old Auditorium
The Clay County School Board has approved an emergency roof replacement for the district’s old auditorium after recent storm damage exposed the aging structure. School Board Chairman Benji Bailey said the storm peeled back the rubber roof, leaving it in poor condition. Bailey said the school’s insurance provider said a repair would cost around $7,500. […]
Clay Schools Requesting Bids For K-8 Paving Project
The Clay County School Board approved Thursday beginning the bid process for a major paving project at Celina K-8 School. School Board Chairman Benji Bailey said the project has been on the board’s five-year plan. Bailey said a contractor recently evaluated the K-8, Clay County High School and Hermitage Springs School. “In their opinion, Celina […]
Clay School Board Awards Bid For Asbestos And Coal Removal
The Clay County School Board will move forward with bids to remove coal residue and asbestos from the Administration Building’s Boiler Room and the system’s old Gymnasium. Both projects were bid separately, and the two awarded bids combined for an estimated total of $86,000. School Board Member James Mays said the $80,000 difference in bids […]
Clay Schools: No Plans To Close Hermitage Springs School
The Clay County Board of Education addressed rumors Thursday night, saying there are no plans to permanently close Hermitage Springs School. During the meeting, a question was raised about whether the district intends to close the school within the next three years. School Board Member James Mays said he was unaware of such a move. […]
Clay Receives TCAP Testing Extension Following Storm
Clay County Schools will have additional time to prepare students for TCAP testing after receiving a 15-day extension from the state due to January school closures. The state has granted similar extensions to several other counties that were heavily impacted by the ice storm. School Board Chairman Benji Bailey said the extension will help both […]
Clay Requesting Bids To Remove Coal Residue And Asbestos
The Clay County School Board voted Thursday night to request bids to remove coal residue and asbestos from two of its old buildings. School Board Chairman Benji Bailey said the administrative building’s boiler room is contaminated with coal residue and asbestos, while the old gymnasium has some asbestos. “Years ago, this facility was powered by […]
Clay School Board Approved Gym Asbestos Removal
The Clay County School Board approved a bid for asbestos removal Thursday night for the old high school gymnasium and central office boiler room. A Brownfield Mediation Grant from the state will pay for the project. School Board Chair Benji Bailey said the approval will help the system figure out the best course of action […]
