Bailey: Arlington school board members are considering a raise — if you hadn’t heard
Dale Viox, the school board chairman, defended the new salaries on Monday. Viox said there was nothing underhanded or nefarious about the raises. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
Clay Bailey
Clay Bailey, a lifelong Memphian, has worked as a reporter in the city four decades. He concentrated on suburban coverage for the bulk of his career, except for a stint as sports editor of The Daily Memphian when it launched in September 2018. He now is suburban editor and also serves as a freelance sports writer for The Associated Press.
“Under the proposed budget, each of the board members’ annual financial compensation could move from the current $6,495 to $12,000 a year. And that current amount already is more than any other suburban district.”
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