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Robeson County board adopts district mental‑health plan; Hazel Health contract to be presented next month
Summary
The board voted to adopt a district mental‑health plan aligned to the district policy. Staff said telehealth vendor Hazel Health will be the subject of a contract brought to the board next month; the plan uses multiple screeners, Gaggle alerts and the state "Say Something" anonymous reporting line.
The Board of Education for the Public Schools of Robeson County voted Aug. 12 to adopt a district mental‑health plan that district staff said aligns with the district's school‑based mental health policy and state expectations.
Dr. Sherry Herndon presented the plan and said it is intended to address student wellness factors that affect learning, behavior and attendance. "I stand before you to request approval of our mental health plan which is aligned with the school based mental health policy," Herndon said.
Board member Dr. Emmanuel moved to adopt the plan; Melissa Oceans seconded the motion. The board approved the plan on a voice vote.
Staff described the tools and partnerships the…
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