CC/E board offers early retirement

The Clay Central/Everly school board on Jan. 26 agreed to offer an early retirement package to qualifying teachers this year.

According to Board Secretary Diane White, the first two eligible CC/E instructors who apply will be considered. Qualifying employees must have completed a total of 15 years of continuous service in the district as a licensed teacher or administrator, or combination of both. The minimum age to qualify is 55.

On Superintendent Kevin Wood's recommendation, the board unanimously approved the early retirement package with the caveat that it would not be offered again for at...