Kern County Superintendent of Schools John Mendiburu hosted the inaugural Kern County Purpose Awards on Thursday night by recognizing 11 individuals and teams whose work Mendiburu said is making a meaningful difference for students, schools and communities across Kern County.<\/p>\n
Created from Mendiburu\u2019s vision to recognize people and programs bringing KCSOS\u2019 Purpose Statement to life, the awards centered on three key commitments \u2014 growth, engagement and support.<\/p>\n
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