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 […]
White County Board Passes $42 Million School Budget
The White County School Board will send a $42 million general purpose school budget to County Commissioners for final approval. Board of Education Chair Bob Young said the approved budget includes a deficit of approximately $4 million. Officials expect to offset that once federal program funding is released in the fall. Young said the board […]
Overton School Board Looking Into Additional Bonuses
The Overton County School Board considering paying bonuses to employees not covered by the state’s voucher bill bonuses for teachers. To be eligible for the $2,000 bonus, employees must spend at least 120 days in the classroom and make contact with students 50 percent of the time. Budget Director Crystal Nelson said the board needs […]
Overton Board Dealing With Higher Insurance Costs
The Overton County School Board passed its budget on first reading Tuesday with more discussion on teacher raises yet to come. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said one of the biggest challenges the board has faced is budgeting extra money for rising insurance rates. He said the board hopes to give teachers considerable raises while […]
DeKalb Budget Focusing On Justice Center, Concerns For Teacher Pay
As budget deliberations begin in DeKalb County, the focus center on funding a new justice center and jail as well as increases in teacher pay. That according to County Executive Matt Adcock. The budget committee had discussed a bond resolution for the justice center during multiple meetings this month, but have failed to pass the […]
Overton School Board Concerned About Teacher Pay
School systems around Overton County considering up to $5,000 salary increases for teachers, causing concern for the Overton County Board of Education. Budget Director Crystal Nelson said starting teacher pay for next year needs to increase by a minimum of $2,500, putting it at $44,500 a year. Board Member William Abston said pay in the […]
Warren Schools Increase Starting Pay By Almost $7K In New Budget
Starting pay for Warren County teachers projected to increase by some $7,000 in the new fiscal year budget. Director Grant Swallows said employee compensation was one of the main focuses during budget discussions. He said in addition to the base increase, the school board is also working to clean up the salary schedule. “Our salary […]
