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Board approves expanded mental-health contracts; trustees ask to see consolidated spending against district mental-health plan
Summary
The board approved two contracts to extend and expand school-based mental-health supports, including the Evolve small-group program and a Progress Us Therapy amendment that adds clinicians and behavior coaching. Trustees asked staff to present a consolidated view of mental-health spending tied to the district plan.
On Aug. 26 the Hillsborough County School Board approved two items to expand school-based mental-health services: a contract for Youth Guidance’s Evolve program and an amendment to continue Progress Us Therapy under the district’s master services agreement.
The Evolve program was described by staff as a two-tier intervention offering small-group, educator-led circles focused on character development, leadership and resilience. Staff said the 2024–25 pilot served students at eight high schools and that 98% of participating students reported feeling more connected and valued. The board approved the Evolve contract on a…
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