Superintendent McClung out

Even though Escambia County School Superintendent Michele McClung handed out an Alabama education State Accountability Report at Thursday's meeting announcing that Escambia County had an overall grade of 84 (B), up from last year's 77 (C), the school board Friday morning approved to buy out her contract as of Jan. 30, 2024 in a lump sum to be paid Jan. 31, 2024 and grant her request for special paid leave.

Board Member Kevin Hoomes made a motion to buy out McClung's contract, effective Jan. 31, 2024 for the balance of her salary due to the terms of her existing employment contract through June...