Boone County Schools

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8330 U.S. Highway 42

Florence, KY 41042

859.282.1003

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Wednesday July 26th, 2023

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The 2023-2024 school year welcomes the first class of the Superintendent's District Ambassador program (SDAP). The first class of this 9 month program started with the Transportation Department. Parents and Community members selected for Mr. Turner's Ambassador Program will spend the school year learning about the different Boone County School district departments and how together they contribute to the operation of the district. The Transportation session was led by Transportation director Bob Barrix. He provided valuable information on transportation decision making processes, the needs of school transportation, how a shortage of bus drivers has a ripple effect. Mr. Barrix explained double and triple runs and how they cause students to be late to school and late getting home. There was a tour of the transportation garage and Mr. Barrix saved the best for last, a school bus driving lesson. He allowed parents, who never have driven a bus, to drive a school bus on the premises. See the pictures below.  

*Potential Ambassadors are selected by the Superintendent. The next SDAP class starts in July of 2024. If you would like to become an Ambassador next year please email barbara.brady@boone.kyschools.us

The Boone County Schools Transportation Department recently held an Open House accepting job applications from many visitors. The event allowed anyone in the community to come check out the department and even get a very basic school bus driving lesson. Assistant Superintendent of Operational Services Kim Best, Executive Director of Student Services Kathy Reutman and Board Member Cindy Young joined visitors. Mrs. Best and even the wife of Transportation Director Bob Barrix received their own school bus driving lesson. Local reporters from Channels 9 Madeline Ottilie and Annie Brown from Channel 12 also came to learn to drive a bus for their Saturday morning shows. A food truck was a nice treat too. Visitors and their children took a tour of the property and got to see the bus garage and all the different kinds of vehicles needed to transport students to school. 

Anyone interested in more information about driving a school bus as a career and the great benefits offered by the district should contact the Boone County Schools Transportation Department at 859.282.5207.

WCPO CH. 9 Reporter Madeline Ottilie

in training LIVE on the air.

WKRC CH. 12 Reporter Annie Brown in training LIVE on the air.

Operational Services Assistant Superintendent Kim Best takes the wheel for Saturday's Transportation Open House.

Assistant Superintendent Best oversees the Transportation Department. Above she is seen being trained to drive a bus by Jerry Pierson, the driver who transported Ockerman Elementary students while she was the Principal there.

Conner Middle School teacher Mrs. Lindsy Barrix also tries her talent behind the wheel of the bus.

Above: Open House brought out parents, students and future students and also visitors like School Board member Cindy Young seen with Transportation Director Bob Barrix and an SRO above.

Florence Elementary School held a Summer Learning Check-In to check on reading and iReady minutes. As a bonus any Florence Elementary student that checked in got a chance to throw a few balls to attempt to drop Assistant Principal Todd Hanley and Principal Ryan Burch in the dunk tank and some time on the mini-golf course in the gym!

Members of the Randall K. Cooper High School varsity and junior varsity football teams spent an afternoon helping beautify the campus of Ockerman Elementary School last week as part of a service learning project! See the pictures below. 

Join the City of Florence for an evening of community engagement and fun at our National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. The City of Florence invites all residents to come together and connect with city officials, councilmembers, and fellow community members. The event will be held at the Florence Government Center located at 8100 Ewing Blvd, Florence, Kentucky 41042 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. 

This event is at no cost to the community. There will be Police, Fire and Public Services equipment on display along with food and community vendors. National Night Out is an excellent opportunity for neighborhoods to connect, share ideas, and foster a sense of unity within the community. By participating in this event, you play an essential role in making the City of Florence an even better place to live, work, and play. 

For additional information, please contact Community Services Coordinator, Victoria Riley, at 859-647-5425 / Victoria.riley@florence-ky.gov.