Louisville, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The North Clay Board of Education convened to discuss strategic objectives in curriculum, administration, student safety, transportation, buildings, and the student handbook.
Superintendent Keith Price detailed the FY26 budget, highlighting a modest increase in state funding by just $31,533, bringing the total to $3.493 million, while local revenue is expected to increase by nearly five percent. The district faces higher health insurance premiums, salary increases, and larger building insurance costs following recent construction projects. Discussion also covered the new e-learning plan, allowing remote instruction during emergency days, with full details available on the district website. Board members approved the FY26 budget, updated e-learning procedure, and policy revisions unanimously.
Recent student honors, FFA events, and successful fundraisers were also acknowledged during the meeting.
North Clay Elementary/Junior High School Positive News
● Jr. Deputies for September – 2nd Grade – Miller Draege & Callen Rice, 3rd Grade – Layla Harrison & Paislyn Staat, 4th Grade – Emma Gibbons, Sybil Henderson, & Zoe Jones. Brought to you by Sgt. Lewis.
● PTO Fundraiser was 4th – 18th
● FCA has begun for the year – meeting twice monthly.
● Sept. 10th – Jane Potts and the book barn – Donated over 1,000 books to the K – 2 students to take home.
● Sept. 15th – Instrument Try-out night was held
● Kim Prather and Denise Smith are absolutely knocking it out of the Park – What a duo!!
● Sept. 18th – 3rd Grade Farm Safety Day @ Charley Brown Park
● Sept. 23rd – PreK Grandparent’s Night
● Sept. 26th – Board provided Staff Flu shots.
● Sept. 30th – 6th Grade Tech Fest @ Flora
North Clay High School Positive News
● NCHS hosted our 1st pep rally of the year on Wednesday, September 3rd for all of our Fall sports. All students were recognized in the gym.
● Fall sports pictures were also taken on September 3rd.
● NC held a severe weather drill on Tuesday, September 2nd and a Fire drill on Thursday, September 11th.
● NCHS students were rewarded if they met expectations for August PBIS. This included students that had zero tardies, zero dress code violations, and zero major discipline referrals. Students enjoyed popsicles for the August reward.
● Our future teachers club will be visiting Vincennes University in October for a summit.
● FCCLA officers along with Mrs. Kemmerer went to the Ignite Conference at Springfield. Officers also attended a section 9 planning meeting.
● Shout out to Haven Cash. She has taken on the role of section President for FFA.
● FFA students attended a Forestry Contest and a Greenhand Workshop this month.
● FFA students also had the opportunity to attend the Farm Progress Show in Decatur.
● FFA students attended Farm Safety day on September 18th and did demonstrations on animal safety for all Clay County 3rd grade students.
● FFA hosted an LTC meeting September 24th.
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