A second Northern Kentucky superintendent has been permanently barred from renewing their certification to be a superintendent in Kentucky schools, according to a decision from the Education Professional Standards Board. On May 2, the board received notice that then-Newport Superintendent, Tony Watts, failed to report mandatory information about a Newport educator as required by law. […]
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Former Beechwood teacher’s admission highlights gray area between law, ethics
As a Kentucky State Police detective interviewed him in 2022, a former Beechwood teacher’s answers became quieter and shorter. In a recording of the interview, obtained by LINK nky, the teacher admits to having sexual contact with and even grooming a graduating senior in 2020. “So we can probably agree that there is a little […]
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Beechwood superintendent permanently barred from renewing certification
Beechwood Independent Schools Superintendent Mike Stacy, who announced his retirement in March after a controversial contract extension the year before, has been permanently barred from renewing his certification to work in Kentucky schools, according to meeting minutes from the Education Professional Standards Board. According to the board’s June 4 minutes, Stacy “shall not be employed […]
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Beechwood welcomes new superintendent Justin Kaiser
Beechwood Independent Schools has a new superintendent. The district’s board of education approved the contract for Justin Kaiser on Thursday. His role will begin on July 1, per a press release from the district. This hiring, per the release, was “the result of a nationwide search facilitated by a consultant with the Kentucky School Board […]
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Beechwood Superintendent Mike Stacy announces retirement
Beechwood Superintendent Mike Stacy has announced his retirement, effective at the end of this academic year. Although Stacy still has two years left on his contract as Beechwood superintendent, “I believe there is great value in stepping away at a time when our district is thriving, leaving on a high note, with gratitude for all […]
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Unpacking the discourse around Amendment 2
Correction: The original version of this story misidentified the genre of a publication from Marnie McAllister, the editor of The Record, as well as her role. The relevant lines have been corrected, and we apologize for any confusion this may have caused–LINK nky editorial, Oct. 14, 2024. One thing is clear about Kentucky Constitutional Amendment […]
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NKY superintendents speak out against Amendment 2
Superintendents from Northern Kentucky public schools have criticized Amendment 2, arguing that it would siphon money from public schools, reduce access for vulnerable student populations, and put undue strain on an already beleaguered public school system.
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Beechwood School District builds new facilities for career and future planning
Beechwood Independent Public School District is in the process of constructing new facilities that will provide more career and future planning options for their students, including lab and learning spaces for medical trades, media, an entrepreneurship lab, environmental science and agricultural labs, as well as virtual reality equipment.
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Beechwood launches partnership with Horizon Community Funds
Beechwood Independent Schools has opened a nonprofit fund with Horizon Community Funds. The “giving stream” will go to support Beechwood’s “Learning Reimagined Campaign”. “Beechwood Independent Schools provides excellent education for Northern Kentucky’s students,” President and CEO of Horizon Community Funds Nancy Grayson said. “This partnership will bring attention to Beechwood’s remarkable programs and ways the […]
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Beechwood hosts Tennessee school delegation interested in EDGE program
A delegation of administrators from Kingsport City Schools in Tennessee visited Beechwood schools Monday for guidance on Beechwood’s EDGE program. The program is a postsecondary readiness initiative and representatives from Kingsport went to classrooms to watch it in action. The program helps students learn skills that can help them after high school. Beechwood works with […]