Taxpayers within Campbell County School District may see an increase in their property tax rates as the district plans to generate more local revenue. Campbell County’s board of education voted to propose higher property tax rates at an Aug. 10 special meeting. Under new state rules, districts must propose and advertise rates for two weeks […]
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Fort Thomas school board proposes tax rate reduction
Taxpayers within Fort Thomas Independent Schools may see a reduction in their property tax rates, though the district plans to generate more local revenue. Fort Thomas’ board of education voted to propose lower rates at this week’s regular meeting. But the proposed lower rates would bring in 4% more property tax revenue than last year, […]
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Your public school district is proposing tax rates. LINK nky explains what you need to know.
Northern Kentucky public school districts are currently in the midst of their most broad-reaching annual duty: setting local tax rates. This year, school boards must both propose tax rates and then adopt those rates at a later public hearing. Those decisions directly impact all taxpayers within a school district. For most, the biggest chunk of […]
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Meet your superintendent: Walton-Verona Independent Schools
Walton-Verona Independent Schools Superintendent Dr. Dylan Smith’s new office has three distinct potted plants. Smith joined Walton-Verona on July 1 from Oldham County Schools, where he served as assistant superintendent for student learning since 2020. On Friday, Smith motioned to a cluster of healthy heart-shaped leaves in a ceramic blue pot. He rescued the plant […]
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Meet your superintendent: Newport Independent Schools
Newport Superintendent Matt Atkins has sported district swag for as long as he can remember. Hanging in his office is a homemade white baby sweater emblazoned with a Newport wildcat — the first evidence of the generational pride that drove him to lead his hometown district. Atkins has served the district for more than two […]
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Realities, innovation and pushback forefront at annual AI education summit
An Annual AI Summit for Educators this Tuesday left more questions than answers, as educators, students and current industry leaders weighed the realities of the rapidly developing technology against their ideals. Attendees and discussion leaders shared diverse and opposing thoughts, questions and strategies about how artificial intelligence can and should play a role in public school […]
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Meet your superintendent: Erlanger-Elsmere Independent Schools
Even while approaching his 27th year with Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District, Superintendent Matt Engel thought hard about taking the job. Engel was named superintendent in February, but assumed the role in July. Doing right by the schools and streets that raised him is something he takes seriously. “I’ve done life here,” Engel told LINK nky. […]
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Bellevue Schools open year with nearly renovated facilities
Bellevue Independent Schools students and families will return to school this year to three nearly completed facilities, after a year of renovation delays. LINK nky joined a Bellevue board of education work session on Wednesday for a tour of renovated athletic facilities — Leo Gilligan Field, Ben Flora Gymnasium — and Grandview Elementary School. Leo Gilligan Field […]
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Covington again bids for state School of Innovation exemptions
Covington Independent Public Schools is again seeking exemptions from certain state education rules under Kentucky’s School of Innovation Act, but this time for all of the district’s schools. Originally passed in 2025, the School of Innovation Act allows the Kentucky Board of Education to waive regulations for public schools in favor of customization, flexibility and […]
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Covington giveaway to equip more than 500 students for the school year
More than 500 backpacks stuffed with school supplies will be given away to families in need this Saturday at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Covington. It’s the 26th year Northern Kentucky Harvest is sponsoring the “Backpacks Bonanza” event, formerly called “Backpacks and Breakfast.” Backpacks Bonanza organizers are donating at least 1,165 backpacks this year to low-income […]
