Walton-Verona Independent Schools Superintendent Matt Baker has announced his intent to retire. In a letter addressed to the Walton-Verona Independent Board of Education, Baker said he plans to retire effective June 30, 2026 after eight years as the district’s superintendent. “Serving as the Superintendent of Walton-Verona Independent Schools for the past 8 years has been […]
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With early voting underway, NKY legislative Republicans call on voters to support Amendment 2
Supporters of Amendment 2 reinforced their campaign message during a small gathering Friday morning at Burlington Commons, saying it comes down to one word: “choice.” “The right of individual conscience, the right of an efficient school system, they can be reconciled if we pass Amendment Two,” said State Sen. Gex Williams, a Republican from Verona. […]
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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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State of our schools: What’s working, how can we improve?
This story originally appeared in the Aug. 23, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. Matt Baker has seen big changes in Northern Kentucky public education in his six years as superintendent of Walton-Verona Independent Schools. As with all change, some is positive and some is not. A dichotomy has developed in the region, with school […]
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Walton-Verona schools to expand staff at intermediate school
Walton-Verona Independent School Board of Education unanimously voted to add 15 positions to the Intermediate school at Thursday night’s regular meeting, including a guidance counselor, a media specialist/response to intervention, two custodians, two cooks, a kitchen manager, a nurse, a secretary, a technology administrative assistant, an art teacher, a music teacher and a physical education teacher.
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Walton-Verona to conduct superintendent evaluation in coming weeks
The Walton-Verona Board of Education convened in a closed executive session Thursday evening to have a preliminary discussion on the superintendent’s evaluation. Per Kentucky law, local boards of education must conduct annual superintendent evaluations. The evaluation of Matt Baker, superintendent of Walton-Verona Independent Schools, will be formally accepted on Aug. 24. In accordance with policy […]