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Boone County High teacher on leave over racial slur in puzzle
A Boone County High School teacher in Florence was placed on leave Sept. 24 after distributing a word search containing a racial slur; the district says it will seek maximum disciplinary action while counselors meet with affected students.
Education
Boone County Schools adopts $319.6M budget, adds redistricting to agenda
The Boone County Board of Education adopted a $319.6 million working budget for 2026-27 and agreed to place elementary redistricting on its October agenda after parents and staff described overcrowding at Longbranch Elementary in Union, which is at 110% capacity.
Education
Ryle grad from Union wins inaugural breast cancer scholarship
Morgan Poe, a 2026 Ryle High School graduate from Union, won the inaugural FITBODY Pink Breast Cancer Family Scholarship and its $1,000 award after being selected from nearly 400 applicants nationwide for her caregiving role during her mother's cancer treatment.
Education
Boone County Schools board to propose tax rates Thursday under new state law
The Boone County Board of Education will present proposed 2026-27 property tax rates at its Aug. 13 meeting in Florence, the first step in a new two-step state process that requires a separate public hearing before rates are formally adopted.
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