Tag Archives: Clay County Director of Schools Matt Eldridge

The Clay County Board of Education needs to budget $1.4 million in ESSER 2.0 funding by March 1. This led the board to approve meeting on February 18 in a special called planning meeting. Clay County Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said the system got 45 days to decide how to spend this funding. “We’re gonna give new interactive panels ... Read More »

The Clay County Board of Education unanimously approved a plan to hand off virtual learning to a third-party company for the 2021-2022 school year. Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said they’ve spent the last month assessing cost and effectiveness and agreed Edgenuity was the most cost-effective route. Elrdridge said there has been outreach to gauge parents interest over that time ... Read More »

Clay County Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said a recent increase in quarantines drove the school system to virtual learning next week. “Somewhere around Monday or Tuesday, we had six to eight possibly (positive) and maybe 38 in quarantine,” Eldridge said. “Today, this week it has just jumped. That is why we thought this would be the best time to ... Read More »

Gov. Bill Lee and Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn have called for legislation to suspend accountability measures for state student assessments. Clay County Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said this is a step in the right direction. “We are happy with that decision,” Eldridge said. “Because especially last spring happened so much, that was kind of thrust upon us all quickly. ... Read More »

Overton County Schools have seen a small decline in enrollment numbers while Clay County’s numbers grew. Overton’s student body is down by about 50 students. Overton Director of Schools Mark Winningham said a few students have moved to home schooling, but the the decrease is not directly related. “We may be down just a little bit,” Winningham said. “But, it ... Read More »