$310K Paving Contract Awarded, Concern About Local Biz
The Clay County Board of Education awarded a $310,000 paving contract Thursday to resurface the parking lot at the Celina K-8 School. Chairman Benji Bailey said the board received five bids for the project. The board also considered whether to hire a civil engineer or a specialist to oversee the work. “We have several surfaces […]
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 Renovating Gym Floor At Hermitage Springs
Clay County Schools will spend some $25,000 project to renovate the gym floor at the Hermitage Springs School. Hermitage Springs School Principal Dr. Pat Teeples said the project will involve sanding the floor down to the bare wood before repainting and refinishing it, something that has not been done in many years. Teeples said the […]
Clay Receives State Grant To Strengthen Literacy Instruction
Clay County Schools wants to strengthen literacy instruction efforts for students in grades 5-12 through a new grant from the Tennessee Department of Education. Clay County Schools Instruction Supervisor Misty Strong said the Literacy Materials Implementation Grant will focus on enhancing classroom instruction and student engagement in English Language Arts courses. Strong said the grant […]
Clay Schools Selected For State Summer Literacy Program
Celina K-8 and Hermitage Springs School have been selected to participate in the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation’s K-3 Home Library Program, an effort to combat learning loss. Clay County Schools Instruction Supervisor Misty Strong said the program provides books and learning materials directly to students’ homes. Strong said the program is designed to strengthen the […]
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 Schools Improved ACT Scores, Credits Students
Clay County Schools increased the percentage of students meeting the ACT benchmark score by over 12 percent. Board of Education Chairman Benji Bailey said the program has been something the board has worked on for many years. Bailey said the students taking the test did their part, understanding the importance of the test and doing […]
Clay Updates Student Dress Rules After Association Audit
The Clay County School Board approved revising its Student Code of Conduct Thursday night, cracking down on school dress. Board Chairman Benji Bailey said the new guidelines specify clothing cannot expose body parts in an indecent manner as to disrupt the learning environment. Bailey said the Tennessee School Board Association recommended the dress code change […]
Clay Schools Approves Hermitage Window Replacement
Clay County Schools will replace the windows of Hermitage Springs School, finishing up the large-scale project. Chairman Benji Bailey said requesting these bids is the first step in replacing the windows and coverings in the school. Bailey said the board has requested to bid out the work to compete the long-time project. Bailey said a […]
