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Why I Said “Yes” to the 4% Tax Increase
When I first ran to serve on the Covington Independent School Board, I made a commitment to listen, to weigh every decision carefully,...
Oct 6, 20254 min read
200 Years and Beyond
As we embark on a new and exciting school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re...
Sep 1, 20252 min read
The How & The Why
At our July 24, 2025 Covington Independent School Board meeting, we were presented with a troubling reality: a disturbingly high number...
Aug 4, 20253 min read
Building a City Where We All Belong
NKY Juneteenth Celebration, June 14, 2025 - Kareem Simpson receiving the event's Frederick Douglass Leadership Award I’m honored to share...
Jun 14, 20252 min read
Onward...Upward
What an exciting time it’s been for Covington Schools! The last few weeks have truly reminded me why I love serving this community and...
May 28, 20252 min read
A Push For Income Aligned Housing in Covington
We had a great compelling and engaging regular school board meeting on April 3rd where the school board was presented with a proposal to...
Apr 15, 20253 min read
Year Three Goals and the Path Forward
As I step into my third year serving on the Covington Independent Schools Board of Education, I reflect on the progress we’ve made and...
Feb 6, 20252 min read
Covington Independent Schools Board Member Kareem A. Simpson Selected for 2025 Cohort of School Board Partners
The Simpson For Covington campaign is proud to announce that Board Member Kareem A. Simpson has been selected to join the prestigious...
Jan 12, 20252 min read
Why I’m Voting NO on Amendment 2 – A Message from a Covington School Board Member
As a member of the Covington Independent Schools Board of Education, I have the privilege and responsibility of advocating for our...
Oct 3, 20243 min read
One Year Down...
As I look back on my first year of serving on the Covington Independent School Board, I see how both rewarding and challenging it has...
Mar 23, 20241 min read
Why I Voted Against Nickel Tax
It pained me to have voted against our recent decision to increase our city tax rate; potentially leaving a serious amount of money on...
Oct 16, 20232 min read
Why I Said "No" to KY's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
There are many CIPS parents who have been conflicted on whether on not to support two policies, pieces really, of Kentucky legislation ...
Aug 1, 20232 min read
Board of Ed closer to decision on Covington school consolidation
Photo Credit: LINK NKY Covington Schools’ Board of Education completed another step toward making a decision on school consolidation...
May 27, 20231 min read
It’s Time to Get The Word Out!
On Sunday, September 25, at Peaselburg Park, Simpson 4 Covington is launching its outreach campaign to heighten awareness about the...
Sep 17, 20221 min read
Campaign Kickoff Event
Covington native, Kareem Simpson, will kick off his campaign for seat on the Covington Ind. School Board at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Left...
Mar 31, 20221 min read
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