The Covington Board of Education voted to lower its property tax rate by 17% last week, following a similar move by the City of Covington, citing increased property value assessments in the city. Superintendent Alvin Garrison recommended a tax rate of 89.5 cents, which is a reduction of 18.6 cents from last year’s rate of […]
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Covington Independent Schools hires new principal at Transformational Learning Center
Covington Independent Schools has found the next leader of their Transformational Learning Center. Sean Bohannon, a 26-year veteran of Covington Schools is replacing Lorie Duffy, who recently retired. Bohannon is a graduate of Holmes High School. “I believe in our students and know our children can be successful,” Bohannon said. “We have great students who are […]
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Covington Schools teachers, employees to receive 5 percent raises
Raises are coming for Covington Independent Public Schools employees for the 2022-2023 school year. The Covington board of education approved a 5 percent raise for both certified and classified school employees during Thursday night’s school board meeting. The only exception to the raises is for school employees who received a $4,000 or higher mid-year market […]