Clay County School Director Sees Positives Of Busy Summer
It has been a polar opposite summer compared to last year for Clay County Director of Schools Matt Eldridge. Eldridge said that while it has been a busy summer, it is much better than the unknowns of 2020. However, Eldridge said it is still a summer unlike any before as an administrator. “All through most […]
Clay School System Using Outside Source For District Psychologist
The Clay County School System has contracted with an outside service to fill the District Psychologist role. ProCare Therapy will be utilized for $77 an hour. Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said it was a challenging role to fill, but one of importance for all students. “When we came back this past year with the […]
Clay Co. Using Other Revenues For Teacher Salaries After BEP Shortfall
The Clay County School System is again using other money in the budget for teacher salaries. Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said it seems to be an annual occurrence. Eldridge said the BEP formula does not provide enough money for teachers with advanced degrees. “They allot you for masters, and we got some teachers with […]
Portable Classroom Purchase Made By Clay Co. BOE
The Clay County School System has purchased a new portable classroom to replace its aging facility at Celina Elementary School. Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said the $124,000 price tag was covered by COVID funds. “It’s getting old, and it is showing wear and they wanted to buy one before the other had any safety […]
Clay Co. School Staff Approved For Summer Bonuses
Employees of the Clay County School System will be receiving bonuses. Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said full-time staff are getting $1,000 with half-time getting $500. “They’ve done a great job, and they’re worth more than that,” Eldridge said. “We can’t tell them how much we appreciate them and all they’ve done this year for […]
Clay BOE Exploring Virtual Options For 21-22
The Clay County Board of Education is considering using a third party virtual learning provider for the 2021-2022 school year. If approved, students that choose virtual learning will be taught by licensed teachers employed through Edgenuity. Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said he thinks the program is needed as teachers have became overwhelmed with teaching […]
