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Clay County board adopts 2026‑27 general purpose budget, including staff and teacher raises
Summary
The Clay County Board of Education approved its 2026‑27 general purpose budget, which includes pay increases for certified and support staff and maintains funding for CTE contracts; the vote was unanimous following line‑item questions about contracted services and training costs.
The Clay County Board of Education on June 18 adopted the 2026‑27 general purpose school budget, approving planned pay increases for teachers and non‑certified staff and confirming continued funding for career and technical education contracts.
Board members voted unanimously to approve the budget after staff described the package as consistent with discussions from the planning meeting and emphasized that some capital projects remain flexible. Board member questions focused on particular line items: a $71,399 “contracted services” entry, staff said, covers shared contracts for a nurse, welding instructor and an IT teacher provided through the regional technical center; a $20,000 instructional staff development line covers county‑wide in‑service speakers and training.
“Those contracted services are for the nurse, welding and IT positions—that’s how we get those instructors to our local schools,” a staff presenter said when explaining the $71,399 line. On professional development, staff said the $20,000 covers county‑wide events and required supervisory training.
The board also discussed how industry certifications generate revenue: staff noted the district receives credits when students earning industry certificates meet grade thresholds and receives $200 for each passed industry certification, which helps offset program costs.
Procedural motions to adopt the budget were made by board members and carried on a roll‑call vote in which all members present voted “aye.” The board also separately adopted the certified and support personnel salary schedules, the latter reflecting a 75‑cent hourly raise approved during the meeting.
Next steps: with board approval, the budget will be implemented for the 2026‑27 school year; staff indicated any state‑required amendments would be processed through the normal chain of review and state approval.
