Welcome to “The Clinton-Massie Corner,” a bi-monthly column penned by Clinton-Massie Superintendent, David Moss. It aims to provide a deeper understanding of our district’s journey, celebrate our successes, and keep our community informed and engaged. Whether you’re a parent, student, staff member, or community supporter, “The Clinton-Massie Corner” is your window into the heart of our district’s story. We will focus each article on communication, connection, and celebration. Let’s get started!
Communication
In July 2024, the Clinton-Massie Board of Education voted to approve a resolution to proceed with placing a 1% earned income tax levy on the Nov. 5 ballot. In the event the levy passes, we are looking to keep and expand our elective choices; address our permanent improvement needs, perform preventative maintenance, and create budgets for future needs; keep full-day kindergarten; expand our K-12 gifted, literacy and college/career support services; and update all of our curriculum and not just English/Language Arts that the state mandated last year.
In the event the levy fails on Nov. 5, we will be eliminating deficit spending (approximately $900,000). That will entail losing 8-12 teaching positions for the 2025-26 school year (in addition to the 11 we reduced from last year), 3-5 support positions, and increasing pay-to-participate fees. We will evaluate outsourcing all support services and preschool. We would be back on the ballot on May 6, 2025. An earned income tax levy applies only to earned income—money received from employment or self-employment—and not to retirement/Social Security pensions, unemployment, worker’s compensation, disability, welfare, child support, survivor benefits, alimony, interest, dividends, capital gains or rental income. Additional information can be found at www.cmfalcons.org/levy.
Connection
Get ready to jingle all the way to Clinton-Massie Middle School on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 for Christmas in the Country from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. With over 97 vendors showcasing vintage gems, crochet art, boutique apparel and so much more! Explore more than 130 spaces from high school to annex – it’s a shopper’s paradise! Parking is available in front of the middle school or elementary school. Grab your entry for just $1 (ages 10-plus) and enjoy tasty concessions by our awesome Clinton-Massie Band! Don’t miss out on the craft show of the season! Also on Nov. 9, join us for A Taste of Broadway performed by our Falconaires, featuring a dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a show at 7 p.m. Tickets are priced at $10 for both dinner and the show, or $5 for the show only. To secure dinner/show tickets, see Mrs. Hales ([email protected]). Show-only tickets will be available at the door. Don’t miss this evening of entertainment!
Celebration
On Nov. 11, 2024, the Clinton-Massie Local School community will come together to honor its veterans during a special assembly from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. The day kicks off with a continental breakfast for veterans at 8:30 a.m. in the CMHS Auditeria featuring coffee and donuts. The program will also feature a keynote speaker, the unveiling of new names on the Clinton-Massie Alumni Veteran Wall, and a parade through the Elementary School. The event concludes with the moving sound of “Amazing Grace” performed on the bagpipes by Navy veteran Ed Myers. Thank you to all of our veterans for their service and sacrifice and we hope to have you join us on Nov. 11. Reach out to the high school with questions at 937-289-2109. Please do not hesitate to share your suggestions, stories, or questions for future columns. My email is [email protected], and my office number is 937-289-2471. Let’s work together to make Clinton-Massie a place where every connection matters, every achievement is recognized, and every update helps build our community.
