At its November meeting the Clinton City School Board approved routine business: the 2026–27 calendar, annual authority to manage federal grants, minor public‑records policy changes, a health and safety plan, a $10 raise for daily substitute pay and the Accelerate 2030 strategic plan.
Facing shortages of substitute teachers that disrupt interventions and classes, the board approved raising substitute daily pay from $90 to $100, effective Dec. 1, to make district compensation competitive with nearby districts.
Principal Miss Braden introduced new staff and reported student assessment results: overall math proficiency 64% with 5th grade at 88%, ELA 49% overall, and I‑Ready growth exceeding goals; district announced an ADA‑compliant playground dedication and auditorium accessibility work.
At a Clinton City School Board meeting, David Coffey presented a $10,000 leadership award to Monica Veil and praised North Clinton Elementary’s gains in K–3 literacy and third-grade proficiency, which district staff said exceeded state goals.
Clinton City School Board approved the August financial report and Budget Amendment No. 1 (net increase $132,500) to cover completed auditorium seating; Mr. Ray said roughly $83,000 will come from fund balance and the district remains fiscally stable.
Kelly presented the TISA accountability report for board approval while Miss Tidwell detailed North Clinton Elementary’s TCAP and I‑Ready results — ELA proficiency at 62.5% and school-wide success at 55% — and growth metrics showing many students reached or exceeded expected annual growth.
The district announced two changes to elementary report cards (removing ES/N grades for special areas and adding the universal reading screener percentile and an ILPD dyslexia indicator). The board heard updates on a delayed playground floor, cafeteria participation increases, and a vendor pricing change for the crisis badge system.
Guest presenter David Coffey surprised North Clinton Elementary with a $10,000 cash award honoring the school's K-3 literacy improvements. School staff and board members highlighted strong TCAP and I-Ready results for 2025.
Clinton Elementary presented 2025 TCAP and growth results showing increased proficiency and top growth scores; the district emphasized intervention time, ongoing facilities work and the limits of the chronic absenteeism indicator.
At a regularly scheduled meeting, the Clinton City Schools Board of Education approved the consent agenda, the July financial report by roll call, adopted two board policies on first and second reading, and appointed delegates to the Tennessee School Boards Association assembly.