Clay School Budget Includes Staff Raises, Tight Funding
The Clay County Schools’ new budget includes the state-mandated $50,000 starting salary for certified employees. Board Chairman Benji Bailey said the district maintains a salary schedule that honors up to 20 years of service to help retain high-quality staff. Like many school districts in the region, Bailey said they are struggling with reduced state funding […]
School Age Care Program Increasing Tuition Rates
A tuition increase going into place for Putnam County’s School Age Care program, due to inflation and staff raises. Program Coordinator Krista Hamilton said the cost of many different items they use on a daily basis has increased over the last several years. Hamilton said she hopes the additional income will also allow them to […]
