Clay School Board Approves Bids For Rip Rap, Phones
The Clay County School Board Executive Committee approved low bids for new phone systems and an erosion control project Thursday night. The erosion control project at Clay County High School entails installing rock-lined rip rap. School Board Chair Benji Bailey said there is a growing problem with a waterway running to the left of the […]
Ayers Institute Making Good Start With Clay Senior Class
First reports show impacts already from the Ayers Institute’s early involvement with Clay County High School students. The Ayers Institute helps students in distressed or lower income communities get exposure to careers and colleges as they get ready to graduate high school. High School Principal Dr. Gary Tinsley said the Ayers counselors have been very […]
Clay Board Sending Phones, Erosion Control For Bid
The Clay County School Board approved Thursday night accepting bids for two new phone systems. Board Chairman Benji Bailey said the phone systems in Central Office and some of the schools have been changed over the last few years. Bailey said there are still two more schools in the district with phone systems that are […]
Clay Schools Proposing $13.9 Million Budget, With Defecit
The Clay County School Board proposing a $13.9 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year after a review during Thursday night’s work session. The budget includes a $900,000 shortfall. Finance Director Ashley White said that number includes additional positions that the school system might or might not need. “Your local revenues been coming in good,” […]
Clay Approves Bonuses For Non-Teachers, $221K Price
The Clay County School Board approved a $2,000 one-time bonus for non-teachers during Thursday’s board meeting. The bonuses will go to all employees who are excluded from the 2025 Education Freedom Act passed by state legislators. School Board Chairman Benji Bailey said the voucher bill left out too many employees. “In our opinion, these folks […]
Clay School Board Hires New Attorney
The Clay County School Board approved the hiring of a new attorney during Thursday night’s board meeting. The board will replace current School Board Attorney Jamie Winkler with Knoxville Attorney Chris McCarty. School Board Chair Benji Bailey said over the past few months the school system consulted with McCarty on several items and were satisfied […]
Clay School Board Votes To Change Insurance Plan For 2024
Clay County School Board voted Thursday night to change the system’s insurance plan to a less expensive option. Clay County School Board Chairman Benji Bailey said the change came after the board conducted its annual insurance evaluation. Bailey said all the proposed insurance premiums were higher this year. “That was cheaper overall than our product […]
Clay County Schools Looking to Update How Teachers Get Raises
Clay County Schools could be updating the way they give Teachers pay raises next school year. This was discussed at Thursday’s Board of Education Planning meeting. Financial Director Ashley White said that she believes the school system will need to change from percentage-based raises to dollar-amount raises soon. “Typically in the past, we have always […]
Clay School Board Dealing With Higher Priced Estimates On Projects
The Clay County School Board will issue bids for several building projects in hopes the initial estimates are wrong. Calling some of the estimates “insane” Thursday night, board members decided to bid the projects in such a way that they could pick and choose which to do. The system trying to decide on how to […]
Clay Seeking To Fill District 1 School Board Seat
Clay County Commissioners seeking to fill the District 1 School Board seat. Mayor Dale Reagan said that the position left vacant by Chris McLeran will need to be filled by someone ready to take on an important role in the county. “They take care of all the budget processes and all that stuff,” Reagan said. […]
