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 Schools Budget Tightening, But Solid
Clay County School Board approved the first draft of a new fiscal year budget Thursday night with a move to “tighten up” spending. Finance Director Ashley White said the plan includes a $45,000 salary for teachers, as the system moves toward the new state mandate. For non-certified personnel, the proposal includes a $1 per hour […]
Clay School Board Extends Monroe’s Contract 1 Year
The Clay County Board of Education voted Thursday night to extend Director Diana Monroe’s contract by one year. Monroe’s new term continues through June 30, 2027. Chairman Benji Bailey said this was the maximum amount they could extend the agreement. “Keep in mind that we could not extend anything over, beyond four years,” Bailey said. […]
Clay School Board Approves Bids For K-8 Kitchen Project; New Roofs
Clay County School Board moved three building projects forward Thursday accepting construction bids. Roof repairs at both Hermitage Springs School and the School Board building approved. The board also approved the construction numbers on the kitchen at Celina K-8. Board Chair Benji Bailey said the system ready to get that project finished. “It’s something that […]
Monroe Signs Two-Year Contract As Clay School Director
Diana Monroe will officially begin as the new Clay County Director of Schools on January 1st. School Board Chair Benji Bailey said Monroe has signed a two-year contract for the board to ratify at its next meeting. “I think we are excited about it,” Bailey said. “Miss Monroe has a lot of experience both in […]
Clay Co. BOE Exploring Feasibility Of Expanding High School
The Clay County School Board explored options for a possible expansion of the district’s high school. Board members heard from two Cookeville construction firms during a Tuesday planning session. School Board Chair Benji Bailey said the presentations were the first step to see if an expansion would be financially feasible. “We’ve got the baseline now,” […]
