Covington school board extends contract with superintendent Alvin Garrison through 2026

The Covington Board of Education approved a four-year contract extension for superintendent Alvin Garrison during a Thursday evening meeting.

Garrison has been superintendent of Covington Independent Public Schools since 2013.

The board voted 4-1 to approve the extension. Board member Tom Haggard voted against the extension, according to a Friday news release.

Haggard could not be immediately reached for comment Friday afternoon.

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Garrison's annual base salary is $140,000, according to his initial contract, which was set to expire in June 2022. Covington Independent Public Schools enrolls about 4,000 students in Kenton County.

The approved addendum to Garrison's contract extends the agreement to June 2026, officials said.

“I am extremely honored that the board continues to have confidence in my leadership and the direction of our school district,’’ Garrison said in the news release. “Prior to the pandemic, we had great momentum, positive energy, and the majority of our schools were demonstrating increases in student growth. I am so thankful that we get to continue this amazing journey of improving student outcomes together.’’

The details of Garrison's new contract, including his salary, will be worked on in the coming months, officials said.