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Clay Schools Awarded Over $200K For Security Cameras, New Door Access

Clay County Schools awarded a $224,000 grant to install new security cameras in all schools. Director of Schools Diana Monroe said the money is for the School Violence Prevention Program. Monroe said doors used by students and staff during class transitions will also have access controls installed. Monroe said that the schools hope to have the new system up and ... Read More »

Summer Construction Projects Nearing Completion For Clay Schools

Clay County Director Of Schools Diana Monroe said the summer’s construction projects across the school system are moving toward completion. The projects include new bathrooms at Celina K-8 School, with the old facilities being converted to storage and an upgrade to the faculty lounge. New electrical panels have also been installed. New flooring installation continues at Hermitage Springs School. “All ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland School Leaders Reflect On Annual Leadership Conference

Upper Cumberland School leaders say that the annual Fall Creek Falls Leadership Conference was a major success. School Directors, Central Office Staff, and School Principals heard from state officials about the new funding formula, CTE updates and other topics. Clay Director of Schools Diana Monroe said that as a new director, she plans to take the information and use it ... Read More »

School Employee Salaries Part Of Preliminary Clay Schools Budget Talks

Teacher and faculty salaries were the main topic of discussion at Clay County Schools’ first budget committee. School Board Chair Benji Bailey said that the biggest difficulty was giving faculty and staff much-need raises but finding the money to do it. “The increase in funding from BEP presents an opportunity to provide increases,” Bailey said. “It’s still not what they ... Read More »

Eldridge Gives Final Director’s Report For Clay Schools Before Retirement

Clay County Director of Schools Matt Eldridge attended his final school board meeting Thursday night. In his final Director’s Report, Eldridge thanked the board members for their patience, kindness, and commitment to the students. “The past five-and-a-half (years) y’all have worked with me,” Eldridge said. “Guys it’s been my pleasure. Y’all have been so wonderful to work with. The staff, ... Read More »

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 education and another professional career ... Read More »