The Newport Board of Education has officially launched its search for a permanent superintendent, setting a detailed timeline that would name a superintendent by February 2026. The board held a special meeting on Nov. 12 to discuss planning for the permanent superintendent search. The board of education hired a Kentucky School Boards Association Consultant to […]
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Read Ready Newport targets stronger start for city’s youngest learners
With just 34% of river city children entering kindergarten ready to learn, Newport is continuing to work on its new Read Ready Newport effort to give its youngest learners a stronger start. Last month, the city of Newport announced its partnership with Newport Independent Schools on an initiative called Read Ready Newport, aimed at improving […]
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Newport Independent School District faces $1.9 million deficit, board seeks solutions
Newport Independent School District is working to decrease its $1.9 million budget deficit before it is submitted to the Kentucky Department of Education, by cutting expenses and borrowing from the investment account.