Books, apps, and buses highlight public comments at Clay school board meeting

Clay County Education Association President Vicki Kidwell complained about a 53% increase in administrative staff since 2015, despite only a 7% student population growth, and a $700,000 increase in administrative spending against a $25 million decrease in instructional funding.

BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] The public comment section of the Clay County School Board’s September 4 meeting contained several issues addressed in the past, like alleged inappropriate library books and teacher salaries.  However, parents brought up new issues coinciding with the beginning of the school year, like smartphone apps the school system is using and…

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