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Forrest City board OKs $38,000 extension for Kids for the Future mental‑health services
Summary
The Forrest City School District board voted unanimously to authorize up to an additional $38,000 for mental‑health services provided by Kids for the Future, increasing the total commitment the superintendent had previously proposed.
The Forrest City School District Board of Education voted unanimously to approve an additional up to $38,000 for mental‑health services from Kids for the Future, bringing the superintendent’s authorized total for the contract to roughly $289,020.
Superintendent Dr. Hodge recommended the increase, saying the funds would “extend that to the support that we're receiving from Kids For The Future.” Board member Sadie Blackwell moved the motion and Yvette Whitby seconded it; a roll call recorded unanimous yes votes from board members.
The superintendent told the board the district had previously authorized up to $240,000 and that adding the $38,000 would allow more students to receive services from Kids for the Future. Board members asked about the provider's performance; Dr. Hodge replied the vendor was “doing a good job” and that the district values multiple mental‑health vendor options so families can find appropriate fits.
Board members completed a roll call after discussion. The motion carried unanimously. The superintendent said staff would follow up via email with related documentation.
The vote took place during the meeting’s old‑business segment; the board indicated the authorization is a budgetary allocation to extend the district’s mental‑health services contract and not a new procurement process.
