CONWAY — The Clay Groves era at Project SUCCEED will soon come to an end. On Monday night, the school board accepted the popular program manager’s resignation. Groves, 46, of Conway has been at the helm of the before- and after-school program for the past five years. His resignation ia effective Dec. 20.
Managng Project SUCCEED (Schools Under Contract Creating Enriching Extended Days) has been a 25-hour-a-week position. The program serves all three of Conway’s elementary schools: Conway El, John H. Fuller and Pine Tree School. Groves said he was making $25 an hour with no benefits.
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