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Belvidere CUSD 100 approves Stronger Connection grant to expand school-based counseling
Summary
The Belvidere CUSD 100 Board of Education voted to approve the Stronger Connection grant to continue school-based counseling and telehealth services at the district’s two high schools; district leaders said they will pursue additional grant funding but may cover any shortfall internally.
The Belvidere CUSD 100 Board of Education voted unanimously June 16 to accept the Stronger Connection grant to continue counseling services at the district’s two high schools.
The action follows public comment from Kevin Polke, owner and president of 4 Corners Wellness Center, who described student and family feedback showing improvements in attendance, grades and student well-being after the counseling pilot. "There has been an increase in students asking for services and a need for a waiting list…
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