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Alice ISD board approves five-year counseling MOU with United Connections at no cost to district
Summary
The Alice ISD Board of Trustees approved a five-year memorandum of understanding with United Connections Counseling to provide substance-use and related behavioral health services to students and families at no cost to the district.
The Alice Independent School District Board of Trustees on Oct. 13 approved a five‑year memorandum of understanding with United Connections Counseling to provide substance‑use and behavioral health counseling to students and families at no cost to the district.
District administrators recommended the agreement and invited United Connections staff to present program details at the meeting. Nicole (assistant director, United Connections Counseling) told the board the nonprofit will offer assessments, individualized treatment planning, individual and group counseling, family counseling, case management, recovery support for students returning from treatment or juvenile justice settings, and psychoeducational groups addressing anger management, coping skills, relapse prevention and other life skills.
The MOU does not require district funding; administrators described it as an outside resource for families and students. “Our mission is to walk alongside those who are ready to take that courageous first step toward change,” Nicole said, summarizing the agency’s approach.
Board members asked about the agreement’s term; an administration representative confirmed the district is entering a five‑year arrangement with United Connections. Trustees moved and approved the MOU during the meeting; the vote record in the transcript shows board members voting in the affirmative.
The services outlined in the MOU include ongoing case coordination and school‑based supports intended to reduce barriers that can interfere with students’ academic progress. Administration said the partnership will be billed as a community resource and will be available to families at no cost to Alice ISD.
The board did not discuss any budget appropriation for the program because United Connections is supplying services under the terms presented. The contract will be executed following board approval and any required signature and administrative steps.
Outcome and next steps: the board approved the MOU; district staff will finalize implementation details and coordinate referrals between campuses and United Connections.
