The Newport Board of Education unanimously approved an independent contract for professional finance services to the board. The contract was for Tete Turner, a former Newport Financial Director. Turner was the finance director before Jennifer Hoover, who recently left the role. “In making this decision, we looked at what the district needed, and that was […]
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Newport teacher union calls for superintendent’s removal as board approves job cuts
The Newport Teachers Association called for a “no confidence” vote in Newport Superintendent Tony Watts Wednesday. The association asked for the vote at the Feb. 26 board meeting, which shows dissatisfaction with the superintendent’s leadership and performance but has no official bearing on an administrator’s job. However, no board member motioned for a vote of […]
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Newport school board approves lower tax rate
The Newport Board of Education voted to take the compensating tax rate of $7.68, the lowest of four proposals, despite public opposition to the increase in property tax rates.
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Newport Board of Education considers decreasing property tax rates; plans to fund projects, pay off debt
Written by Marlena Lang, WCPO The Newport Board of Education is considering a proposal that would decrease property tax rates for many residents. Newport school district’s current property tax rate is $9.64 per $1000 of assessed property value. This year, they are proposing to decrease rates again, between 79.8 and 88.4. However, this doesn’t mean […]
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Ed Davis joins Newport Board of Education
Ed Davis, a longtime community volunteer, has been chosen to replace former member Melissa Sheffel on the Newport Board of Education.
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Newport schools’ superintendent signs new four-year contract
Tony Watts, who is beginning the final year of his initial four-year contract, will continue as Newport Independent School superintendent under a contract that the Newport Board of Education unanimously approved. “Superintendent Watts is the right person to lead the district to the type of change we are all working together to achieve,” said Newport […]
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Tim Curl selected to fill vacancy on Newport Board of Education
Tim Curl, a Newport native and graduate of Newport High School with career experience in education, has been selected to fill an unexpired term on the Newport Board of Education. Curl fills the board vacancy created by the departure of former board member Julie Smith-Morrow, who was elected to the Newport City Commission in November. […]
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Four candidates seek election in Newport Board of Education race
The Newport Independent School District is holding elections for two seats on their Board of Education. School board members are elected to serve four-year terms. Elections occur every two years, and the number of school board members up for reelection alternates between two and three board members. There are currently two incumbents seeking reelection: Ramona […]