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 […]
Ayers Foundation Expanding To Clay County Schools
The Ayers Foundation’s Scholars program will expand to the Clay County Schools with hopes of giving more students post-secondary education opportunities. Chief Scholars Officer Shawn Kimble said the program places trained counselors in schools to help students with career and college exploration. Kimble said the foundation wants to target rural counties who want to establish […]
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,” […]
Jackson’s Tinsley To Become Clay Co. High School Principal
Clay County Schools has hired Dr. Gary Tinsley to become the next principal at Clay County High School. Clay County School Board Chairman Benji Bailey said the position became available after former principal Mike Dickerson accepted a job with a different school system to be closer to home. Tinsley spent a brief time in the […]
Clay School Board Approves 2023 Insurance Premiums
Clay County School Board has approved updated insurance premiums for school employees, which could increase payments by about $200 depending on the plan. School Board Chair Benji Bailey said the board evaluates insurance prices every year. He said after speaking with teacher representatives during contract Memorandum of Understanding discussions, they agreed to split the premium […]
Clay Schools To Abbreviate Dat Sept. 30th For Rollercoaster Yard Sale
Clay County School Board approved amendments to this school year’s calendar. That after realizing the 2022 Rollercoaster Yard Sale begins on September 30th. Bailey said when they original approved the year’s calendar, they were going off of bad information. “The information we had when we made the calendar, it was another date,” Bailey said. “In […]
Clay Schools Could See Budget Increases With New Tax Rate
This week’s tax rate decision by the Clay County Budget Committee could mean more money for the school system. School Board Chair Benji Bailey told the School Board Thursday night the committee made the decision taking into account the reappraised rate as recommended by the state. “As a result of the state assessment what they […]
Clay Sheriff And Schools Working To Improve School Safety
Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Clay County School System visited each system facility to explore safety concerns. Sheriff Brandon Boone said that recent events like the tragedy in Uvalde have the two entities wanting to work together to better increase the safety of Clay County students. “I have new deputies, they have new staff members […]
