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Policy change would let student clubs meet in schools after hours

Walton-Verona Independent Schools · By Ben Guzovsky · Published Oct 29, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC · Board record: Oct 20, 2026

Day-to-day

Built in 1901-1902, this Classical Revival-style building was constructed to house the public school for the city of Walton, Kentucky, and is identical to the former school in nearby Verona, Kentucky. A gymnasium was built behind the building in 1929. The building served as the local public school for all grades until 1935, when the school districts of the two communities were consolidated, with the Verona School becoming Walton-Verona Elementary School and the Walton School becoming home to W — w_lemay · by-sa

What happened

On October 20, 2026 the board passed a first reading of a policy change. Current policy says no group may use school buildings outside school hours, even though clubs such as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) already meet there. The change brings the policy in line with that practice. A final vote is expected at a later meeting.

Why it matters to families

This decides which student groups can use school buildings after the school day.

The evidence

October 20, 2026 recording: board policy revision, first reading, approved 4-0.

The source

October 20, 2026 board meeting recording

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