Catoosa County superintendent praises teachers, outlines funding pressures, facility projects and safety checks

Chance Nix, superintendent of Catoosa County Public Schools, told a gathering of district staff that the system will back teachers while describing program updates, rising insurance costs and funding efforts needed to pay for building repairs and services.

Nix opened by praising classroom teachers and urging staff to “use your voice,” saying the district leadership will handle political and budgetary fights so educators can focus on students. “Every child every day without exception,” he said, invoking the district’s value promise.

The superintendent and district directors highlighted student‑achievement and program results before answering staff questions. Nix cited the district’s 2024 four‑year graduation rate of 90.81% and said CCPS exceeded state averages in multiple subject areas; he also noted growth in Advanced Placement participation and college‑credit opportunities for more than 400 high‑school students.

Why it matters: the district faces immediate budget pressure from rising employee health‑insurance costs and ongoing maintenance needs that the school system plans to cover in part through E‑SPLOST, the voter‑approved education sales tax used for facilities. District leaders framed the E‑SPLOST campaign as central to paying for roofs, HVAC, school additions and other capital work while they continue to manage day‑to‑day operations from state funding.

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