The 29 School Resource Officers assigned to Boone County Schools were honored at the May 11 Board of Education meeting.
The Sheriff Deputies led by Major Ryan Walters work in the 28 buildings of the school system providing security for the nearly 25,000 students and staff in the system.
Deputy Alesa Collinsworth, the newest member of the force, serves as a substitute in whatever building needs her on any given day. Collinsworth attended Boone County Schools up to age 12 so she is familiar with the community.
A 10-year veteran, Collinsworth worked in Kenton County for eight years, achieving the rank of Sargent in the Independence Police Department. Her experience includes working with people age 14-21 in a Police Explorer program. She follows in her father’s footsteps — he is police chief in Cold Spring.
“I enjoy working with the kids and in the community and enjoy my job every day,” Collinsworth said.
The end-of-year Board of Education meeting was a time to honor several staff members, Including 19 with transportation safety awards. Robert Briggs led the group with 20 years of safe service.
The most unusual staff honor went to Core Loring, a retiring therapy canine serving Collins Elementary School who, accompanied by his handler Principal T W Loring, won the Breaking the Mold Award.