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Bonding authorized for Corbin Career Center construction

The Corbin Board of Education took the next step in the construction of the Corbin Career Center during a special called meeting last Thursday by authorizing the issuance of $4.3 million in bonds. Superintendent Dave Cox said the bonds will pay for not only the construction of...

Corbin Board of Education votes to continue virtual instruction until after fall break

The Corbin Board of Education held a special called meeting Tuesday night during which it reconsidered its decision last Thursday to being in-person class this week. Following the initial decision, which would have seen students able to attend class in-person beginning Thursday,...

Corbin BOE votes to begin in-person school option next week, beginning Thurs., Oct. 8

Concerning the return of in-person school, the Corbin Board of Education sent out the following notice Friday afternoon:
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Corbin BOE hires architects and construction manager to design, build new career center

The Corbin Board of Education took the first steps toward construction of the proposed Corbin High School Career Center Thursday night by approving the hiring of Sherman, Carter, Barnhart Architects to design the building and Hacker Brothers Construction to be the construction...

Corbin Board of Education follow’s governor’s recommendation to push in-person attendance back to Sept. 28

The Corbin Board of Education officially pushed the start of in-person classes back to Sept. 28 Thursday night. At a special called board meeting, the board voted unanimously to follow the recommendations by Gov. Andy Beshear to not have students return to school in-person until...

Corbin schools sets Sept. 8 as alternate start date

Following Kentucky Department of Education guidelines, the Corbin Board of Education has set a later tentative starting date for the 2020-21 school year that would have classes beginning on Sept. 8. Under the current, official schedule classes are set to begin on Aug. 19....

Old Corbin school buildings will be sold via auction

The Corbin Board of Education took the next step in selling off the former elementary and intermediate school properties, along with remaining equipment and furnishings at its regular monthly meeting Thursday night. Interstate Auction and Realty was chosen as the auctioneer. The...

Appalachian Mentoring Project seeking adults to work with Corbin school children

In an age where more and more children live in single-parent homes, or even homes with neither parent, one local organization is working with Corbin Independent Schools to bring a mentor into the child’s life. At a recent special called meeting of the Corbin Board of Education...

Corbin Traditional Building dedicated Saturday

Corbin Independent Schools’ officials and members of the community officially brought the curtain down on the school system’s construction and renovation efforts Saturday at the dedication ceremony for the Corbin Traditional Building on Kentucky Ave. After a $7 million...

Corbin Board of Education takes option to purchase property near renovated Corbin Elementary School

The Corbin Board of Education has taken an option to purchase a piece of property adjoining the renovated Corbin Elementary School on Kentucky Ave. At a special called meeting on September 12, the board approved the option to purchase the property adjacent to the front parking...