This week in NKY government meetings, the Newport Board of Education will announce its new superintendent, while the Covington City Commission will discuss the purchase of restrooms for Barb Cook Park. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened […]
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Campbell County to review safety facility project; Covington to discuss ladder truck purchase
This week in NKY government meetings, Campbell County Planning and Zoning will review a new public safety facility, while Covington looks to purchase a tractor-drawn ladder truck for the fire department. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What […]
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Cold Spring to review restaurant proposals at two major developments; more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Cold Spring will discuss restaurants proposed for the Cold Spring Pointe and Cold Spring Town Center developments. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government Newport superintendent […]
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Kenton County eyes $36M in school upgrades; Fort Wright weighs pay hikes for elected officials
This week, in NKY local government meetings, the Kenton County Board of education discusses renovations to four of its elementary schools, while Fort Wright considers pay increase for succeeding elected officials. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What […]
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Parents push for suicide prevention in Boone County Schools
This story mentions suicide by children. The National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached by dialing 988. Parents and community members are calling for action after multiple student suicides have been reported in Boone County School District. The mother and grandmother of a student who died by suicide brought the issue to a Boone County […]
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Boone County School Board votes against NKY Education Council membership
The Boone County Board of Education voted against joining the Northern Kentucky Education Council in a 2 to 3 vote, with some members expressing concerns about the organization’s lobbying activities and the use of taxpayer money.
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Boone County parent: ‘Stop using inclusivity as a buzzword’
A parent with five kids enrolled in Boone County Schools called on the board of education Thursday to “stop using inclusivity as a buzzword and start being inclusive in the district.” The comment came during discussion at the March 14 board of education meeting over an election process to choose a minority parent to serve […]
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Cooper High School seniors forced to choose between graduation and state track meet
Parents and athletes from Cooper High School addressed the Boone County Board of Education after they discovered the senior graduation date conflicts with the state track meet. Cooper and Ryle High School seniors are scheduled to graduate on Saturday, June 1. The problem? That is the same day that The Kentucky High School Athletic Association, […]
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Boone County School Board votes to keep book on shelves after parent requests it be removed
The Boone County School Board voted unanimously Thursday night to keep a book on the shelves at a Union elementary school after a parent said the book was harmful to minors and requested it be removed from the library. The book, called “Endlessly Ever After,” allows readers to choose their own adventure. Longbranch Elementary School […]
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Boone County Board of Education tables ‘Zpass’ discussion upon parent concerns
Boone County Schools are working on the second phase of a proposed bus security feature, which consists of identification card readers on school buses. Parents spoke at the Boone County Board of Education regular meeting held Thursday evening and asked the board to wait for a vote until their questions and concerns were answered. The […]