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Board splits on mental-health renewals; several contracts extended for 30 days for further review
Summary
The trust took individual votes on mental-health provider renewals. The board approved some renewals, asked for additional budget justification for others and gave three providers 30-day extensions while the program committee reviews financial and scope details.
The Escambia Children—s Trust on Oct. 14 took a detailed, item-by-item approach to mental-health renewal requests after the program committee and staff raised multiple questions about budgets, line-item reallocations and supporting audit materials.
The board first voted to consider each renewal separately, a motion that passed. The Boys & Girls Club renewal was approved as presented. Youth Left Behind—s renewal was also approved after staff said the changes were line-item reallocations consistent with program needs.
New World Believers, Twin Oaks and Lamplighters drew more scrutiny. Board members asked for clearer…
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