North Clay School Board Holds November Meeting

North Clay school board members this week accepted the results of the audit of the past fiscal year books, and also adopted a tentative tax levy for the new fiscal year. A hearing on the proposed levy will be held at the Board's December meeting.

The Board heard from Principals Keith Price and Jessica Guzman on the results of the District's report card from the State. The data will be posted on the District website at www.northclayschools.com. A presentation was also made by speech and language pathologists Karyn Leak and Kaylee McCollum on their programs.

The Board accept the resignation of Kim Teague as paraprofessional as of November 10, hired Jonathan Smith as 5th and 6th grade basketball coach, and hired Ann Carruthers as a paraprofessional.

Board members discussed the old Unit office portable building and the need to make repairs to make and keep it as an adequate storage facility. The Board directed Superintendent Monty Aldrich to proceed with needed repairs. The Board also discussed the current attendance policy in relation to shotgun deer hunting season and how the handbook is interpreted. After discussion, no action was taken.