Clay Community Schools

Notice of Public Hearing on May 19, 2026

 6:30 P.M.

Clay Community Schools

Central Administrative Office - Board Room

1013 South Forest Avenue

Brazil, Indiana 47834

On the date, time and location set forth above, the Board of School Trustees of the Clay Community Schools will meet to discuss and hear objections to and support for a proposed Superintendent contract between the Clay Community Schools and Brady Scott.  A summary of the proposed Superintendent’s contract is as follows:

• Contract Term: July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029.The term is automatically extended one (1) school year on July 1, 2027, and then each successive July 1 thereafter, unless a party gives the other written notice on or before the preceding June 30 that the party does not agree to the automatic extension.
• Evaluation:The Superintendent will be evaluated by the Board annually.
• Termination:Early termination options to terminate contract prior to the expiration of the term.
• Contract days per year:260
• Superintendent License:The Superintendent shall maintain his Superintendent’s license.
• Professional Organizations, Seminars and Meetings:The School Corporation reimburses the Superintendent for reasonable expenses relating to these activities in accord with Board policies on reimbursement for the activities.
• Outside Consulting & Employment:The Superintendent may consult, lecture or engage in speaking activities with prior notice to the Board President and provided such activities do not interfere with the performance of his duties to Clay Community Schools.The Superintendent shall use vacation days or personal days when engaging in outside consulting and employment.
• Base salary:$187,000
• Health Insurance:The Superintendent may participate in the group medical insurance plan. If the Superintendent elects to take health insurance through the School Corporation, then he pays the full premium but the Board will contribute an amount to an HSA which is equal to the amount paid to non-certificated and administrative employees of the Board.The current annual Board contribution to the HSA for a family plan in 2026 is $1,000.If the Superintendent elects to participate in the Corporation’s health insurance plan, then the Board will also pay to the Superintendent as additional salary an amount equivalent to 90% of the annual premium of a family plan, which current total annual premium is $24,972.
• 403(b) Plan:The Superintendent may participate in the School Corporation’s 403(b) plan.If the Superintendent opts to participate, then the School Corporation will provide a match up to 2% of the Superintendent’s base salary.Vesting is immediate.
• Post-Retirement Health Insurance:If the Superintendent retires from the School Corporation and is eligible for unreduced retirement benefits from the Indiana State Teachers’ Retirement Fund, then he and his spouse may continue to participate in the group health insurance plan provided to School Corporation employees from the date of his retirement though the date on which he becomes eligible for Medicare coverage.The Superintendent must pay the full premium for post-retirement coverage.
• INPRS Reporting:Benefits paid by the Superintendent pursuant to a salary reduction agreement will, to the extent permitted by law, be reported to INPRS as part of the Superintendent’s base salary.
• Salary Increases:The Superintendent receives salary increases in accordance with the Central Office Administrator Compensation Model that is set forth in the School Corporation’s Administrator’s Handbook.
• Holidays:All holidays when Central Office is closed.
• Annual Vacation and Personal Leave Days:22 vacation and 5 personal.Days may accrue to unlimited number.Unused days paid out at per diem rate only if the contract is mutually terminated, the contract ends due to the Superintendent’s death or disability or the Superintendent terminates the agreement in accordance with specified notice requirements.The “per diem rate” is computed by dividing the Superintendent’s basic salary by 260 days.
• Other Salary, Wages, and Fringe Benefits:The Superintendent receives the same salary increase and/or stipend each year at the same dollar amount as administrators receiving the highest salary increase and/or highest stipend that year.In addition, the Superintendent is entitled to all benefits included in the Clay County School Corporation’s Administrator’s Handbook provided he meets the requirements to qualify for the benefit and the benefit is not inconsistent with the addendum.
• Other Business Expenses:Business expenses incurred by the Superintendent on behalf of the School Corporation are reimbursed in accordance with Board policy and proper documentation.
• Technology:The School Corporation will provide a laptop computer and cell phone.
• Automobile Expenses:The Superintendent is reimbursed at the per mile amount authorized by the IRS provided the Superintendent submits a properly documented claim.
• Indemnification:Indemnity provided for all actions taken by Superintendent that are within the scope of employment.