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Troup County schools superintendent outlines $900,000 arts expansion and $20 million Callaway upgrades
Summary
Troup County's new superintendent highlighted facility investments including a $20,000,000 athletic renovation at Callaway High School, expansion of IB and Cambridge programs, a proposed budget to expand elementary art and music staffing (about $900,000), and partnerships to create an early learning and professional center in the former Unity school building.
The Troup County Board of Commissioners heard an introduction from the county school superintendent on May 6, who outlined priorities for the coming year, including a proposed budget that would fund expanded arts staffing at elementary schools and major athletic improvements at Callaway High School.
"We're on the final stages of an over $20,000,000 renovation on the athletic facilities at Callaway High School," the superintendent said, noting the project includes a new indoor practice field and new weight room. She also told commissioners the proposed budget includes "a little over a $900,000 investment" to expand elementary art and music teacher time so schools that now have 0.5-time positions could increase staffing.
The superintendent said LaGrange High School will expand its International Baccalaureate program down to ninth grade and Callaway High School is broadening its Cambridge ACE option. She highlighted that the district's work-based learning students had earned "over $600,000 so far this year" through local partnerships.
The superintendent also described a partnership with the Callaway Foundation to convert the long-vacant Unity school into an early-learning center and professional learning facility for teachers; the purpose is to offer a place for teachers to pilot programs before district-wide adoption. She invited commissioners to tour Rosemont Elementary and other recently renovated facilities.
The school leader offered to take questions and noted the district has "less than 15 anticipated vacancies" in teaching staff for the coming year, a sign she said of improved retention. The presentation served as an overview rather than a formal request for county action; the superintendent said questions and further budget details could be pursued with school board staff.
