Georgia / School Districts / Clayton County
At a Jan. 10 board retreat, Clayton County Public Schools and its foundation clashed over funding and oversight for the district's new Convocation/Communication Center. The foundation and a proposed operator presented projections showing a year-one shortfall; some board members demanded audited accounts before long-term commitments.
Georgia / School Districts / Clayton County
National nonprofit Empower Schools presented turnaround models and examples from Texas and Fort Worth, saying the organization partners with districts to strengthen systems, teacher pipelines and early-college pathways and can support site visits and initial funding conversations.
Georgia / School Districts / Clayton County
The Clayt on County Board approved easements for county transportation and Georgia Power, accepted a $285,000 purchase of 1601 McDonough Road, and completed routine consent-agenda business; the Georgia Power and purchasing reports each drew a single abstention.
Georgia / School Districts / Clayton County
Board members polled in favor of pursuing a direct relationship with the convocation-center operator and directed attorneys and administration to negotiate terms; unresolved issues include who would front a projected $5 million in startup capital and how revenue would be split.
Georgia / School Districts / Clayton County
The Clayton County Board of Education voted to accept Superintendent Dr. Anthony Smith's separation agreement and unanimously appointed Deputy Superintendent Dr. Douglas Hendricks as interim superintendent; the board directed counsel and staff to finalize transition details.
Georgia / School Districts / Clayton County
Executive Director Gary Townsend told the board the athletics department serves nearly 10,000 student-athletes, secured a $250,000 Arthur Blank Foundation grant for coach development, and reported $36.5 million in scholarship offers over three years.
Georgia / School Districts / Clayton County
At a Clayton County special board meeting Dec. 8, 2025, members voted 4–1 to accept the superintendent’s amended recommendation in student tribunal appeal 2025-2026-02 following an executive session. One board member opposed; several members were absent.
Georgia / School Districts / Clayton County
An Ash Street Center employee told the Clayton County Board of Education that several classrooms lack heat — including a room serving autistic students — and said children were getting sick; the superintendent agreed to investigate immediately.
Georgia / School Districts / Clayton County
The Clayton County Board of Education accepted multiple superintendent recommendations, unanimously approving an appointment for director of leadership development (Dr. Dyer Harris) and several tribunal recommendations and a student hearing decision. The CCPS foundation lease vote was pulled to a special-call meeting.
Georgia / School Districts / Clayton County
Students from Moneys Mill Middle School announced the district's holiday gift-card drive (cards due Dec. 3), a toy-and-coat drive (collections through Dec. 11; distribution Dec. 17), and the district's semester break closure dates; staff and community members were invited to contribute.