A day before school starts, 74 Fayette students in home isolation, nearly 200 in quarantine
On Tuesday, there were 74 Fayette County Public Schools students on home isolation because they tested positive for COVID-19, with 2021-2022 classes set to start Wednesday. Additionally nearly 200 students … Click to Continue »
Increasing numbers of KY kids are getting COVID. This 2-year-old ended up in the hospital.
When her two-year-old daughter Acacia Baker spiked a 102 degree temperature and complained of a headache last week, Laranda Baker-Cornett of Whitesburg took her to the doctor. The end result … Click to Continue »
Most KY schools wanted to make masks optional, even as COVID-19 surges. Here’s why.
In a cramped room with members of the Harlan County Public Schools Board of Education, Darla Heflin steadied herself behind a microphone. “I’ll be very quick,” Heflin told the listening … Click to Continue »
Fayette school board proposes property tax rate to generate 4 percent revenue boost
The Fayette County Public Schools board on Friday proposed adopting a 2021-2022 property tax rate that will generate a 4 percent increase in revenue. The board proposes to levy a … Click to Continue »
University of Kentucky to require masking indoors. Other campuses make similar moves.
On Friday, University of Kentucky President Dr. Eli Capilouto announced that masks will be mandatory in all indoor spaces at the university beginning Aug. 9. In an email, Capilouto said … Click to Continue »
With COVID surge, Franklin school board considers delaying classes. KY districts fret
The Franklin County Schools board is meeting Friday to decide whether to delay the opening of school by two weeks as a result of a surge in coronavirus cases. “Due … Click to Continue »
Exposed to COVID-19, Kentucky Board of Education members exit in-person retreat
After being exposed to COVID-19 Wednesday afternoon at an in-person retreat, Kentucky Board of Education members recessed, left their meeting room and resumed in a virtual session. The board was … Click to Continue »
‘Vaccinated or not’, Catholic students and staff in Lexington Diocese will wear masks
Students and staff in the Catholic Diocese of Lexington, whether vaccinated or not, will wear masks to guard against COVID-19 in the upcoming school year until Labor Day, the superintendent … Click to Continue »
Fayette students will have to wear masks when school starts, new superintendent says.
Students in Fayette County Public Schools will be required to wear masks inside schools when classes start Aug. 11, according to new Superintendent Demetrus Liggins. The decision mirrors recommendations from … Click to Continue »
Madison, Franklin schools not requiring masks in class. Other districts delay start.
Madison and Franklin County Schools are not requiring masks for people in classrooms while other districts in Kentucky have postponed the first day of school due to a surge in … Click to Continue »
One Fayette school puts masks on supply list. Parent asks for choice. District mum.
The leader of a vocal parent group on Monday appealed to new Fayette Superintendent Demetrus Liggins to allow family choice on masks, as Lexington awaits the district decision. “My appeal … Click to Continue »
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