The Clinton City School Board voted to raise daily substitute teacher pay from $90 to $100 starting Dec. 1, saying higher pay is intended to expand a shrinking pool of qualified substitutes; the motion passed by voice vote.
At its November meeting the Clinton City School Board approved the 2026–27 school calendar, annual acceptance of federal consolidated grants (Title I/II/III/IV and IDEA), a public records policy tweak and the district’s OSHA/TOSHA safety plan.
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 the meeting the board approved the district's August financial report, adopted budget amendment No. 1 to cover an education capital overrun, and approved the TISA accountability report required by the state. All motions passed by roll call.
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.