Louisville, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Lots of work has been done at North Clay schools as the construction and renovations are on schedule for completion by the end of the year.
Ben Menke with Poettker Construction led a building tour and provided updates on the renovation and addition project.
He reported that all of the work planned to be completed by the start of the year was ready on time. Some final finishes will be completed during the early days of the school year. Updates were provided regarding the new stairwell and bathroom additions to the south end of the high school.
A tour was given around the new walls constructed for the new ag classroom, ag shop and new gym. He reported that the project is still scheduled for on-time completion.
Superintendent Keith Price then presented information regarding the North Clay E-Learning Plan. The components and details of the E-Learning will have no changes, however due to further guidance and clarification from the Illinois State Board of Education regarding the usage of E-Learning Days, it is less likely that North Clay will be utilizing them for the 24-25 school year. This is because a school district must still utilize their 5 emergency days after the usage of E-Learning Days. A district is allowed to use a maximum of 5 E-Learning Days and then a district must still use their 5 emergency days before what is known as “Act of God Days” are implemented. By using E-Learning Days, a district runs the risk of attending more than the 176 required days of student attendance. For more information on the district’s E-Learning Plan, please visit northclayschools.com, click on the “District” tab and then click on “e-learning plan” or call 618-665-3358.
New NC Staff members for 24-25 were introduced to the board. They were:
- Logan Lotz (GS PE Teacher)
- Malorie Craig (Elementary Teacher)
- Hillary Dawkins (Elementary Teacher)
- Patrick Mapes (HS PE Teacher)
- Diona Griffy (Bus Driver)
- Brandi Graham (Paraprofessional)
- Hanah Clark (HS English Teacher)
- Audra Grubaugh (District Special Education Administrator)
Principals Ben Borries and Sarah Newby presented positive news:
High School
- The PBIS team met on August 6th as the school year is getting ready to kick off to set expectations and incentives for all students.
- Construction at the high school is on the home stretch for the office area and the hallway renovations for the current school year. Outside construction continues with all the exterior walls of the gym and new Ag space going up as well as the construction that will connect the high school and the elementary/Jr. High school.
- Open house was a success this year. Students were able to get a teacher sheet filled out and returned to receive an NC cookie and then put into a drawing for the first day of school.
- Gift Card Winners were Avery Romack, Emersyn Thompson, Taylor Douglas,
Jr. High/Elementary
- Back to school had a very big huge turn out – between 300 and 5,000 people – Wonderful! The North Clay PTO sponsored our event and provided each student a coupon for a shake-up and donuts from “The Fair Lady”.
- Teachers and students are getting back into the swing of things and settling in nicely.
- A BIG THANK YOU goes out to our office staff, custodians, bus drivers, teachers, paraprofessionals, cooks, students, and parents for making our return very smooth and pleasant.
- New Teacher’s Lounge tables were delivered and set up.
Superintendent Keith Price also presented the tentative budget for FY25. The budget will be on display for public review for 30 days at the unit office building located at 953 Kinmundy Road in Louisville. For more information on the tentative budget, please see the financial page under the District tab on the district website located at northclayschools.com.
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