Clayton County Schools implement COVID-19 safety measures as students return to the classroom Clayton County Schools implements safety protocols for new year With the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, Clayton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Morcease Beasley said masks will be mandatory for students and employees at all district schools and on buses. The district has implemented other precautionary measures. CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. - About 95 percent of Clayton County school students will return to campus for in-person instruction when school starts on Monday. Clayton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Morcease Beasley said students and staff are excited to return to the classroom this fall.