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Boone County board honors Ethan's Purpose; public raises alarm about counselor cuts at RA Jones
Summary
Superintendent presented the Achieving Excellence Award to Ethan's Purpose for mental‑health work; public commenters urged the board to address reported counselor reductions at RA Jones, saying one counselor cannot meet the school's needs.
The Boone County Board of Education presented the Achieving Excellence Award to Debbie and Richard Zegara, cofounders of the nonprofit Ethan's Purpose, while public commenters urged the board to address alleged counselor reductions at RA Jones and to retain counseling positions.
Superintendent Dr. Hauswald introduced Ethan's Purpose as the award recipient and described the group's work supporting youth mental health in the district. "For 8 years, Ethan's Purpose has supported Boone County Schools' youth mental health initiatives," Dr. Hauswald said,…
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