Clayton County Board of Education votes unanimously to extend superintendents contract WSB-TV Channel 2 [Video]

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Clayton County Board of Education voted this week to extend its superintendent’s contract.

The board unanimously approved a new contract for Dr. Anthony W. Smith at its monthly meeting on Monday. He will remain the head of the district through at least the 2026-2027 school year.

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“I am humbled by the confidence the Board of Education has demonstrated by unanimously approving this extension of my contract,” Smith said. “It is an honor and a privilege to continue serving our community in this capacity and I look forward to Building a Better Tomorrow, Today for our students, staff, parents, and Clayton County communities as a whole.”

Smith took over as the interim superintendent for Clayton County Schools in Dec. 2022 when his predecessor retired. The board later voted to remove the interim tag.

Smith has nearly 30 years of experience with Clayton County Schools when he …