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Pulaski board reviews draft agreement with community health center; new pediatric dentist introduced
Summary
The school board reviewed a draft agreement with a community health center and heard introductions for a new pediatric dentist who will serve students; staff said the draft will go to the center’s legal team and the board’s counsel for final review before execution.
The Pulaski County School Board on Jan. 14 reviewed a draft service agreement with the local community health center and received an introduction to a newly affiliated pediatric dentist who will provide services to Pulaski County students.
Erica Siegel Perry, the district’s school program manager, introduced Dr. Eleonore Savak (presented as "Eleanor Savak" in public remarks), a pediatric dentist who said she will provide comprehensive dental treatment for children through the school‑based health program and through the community health center. Dr. Savak told the board her team plans to deliver treatments for patients up to age 18, including extractions and crowns, and is pursuing privileges with the Carilion New River Valley location (Radford) to treat children under general anesthesia when needed for patients with special needs or younger children.
The meeting also included a briefing on a draft agreement between the division and the Community Health Center that would formalize services. Superintendent Robert Graham said the district has shared the draft with center staff and that the center will route the draft to its legal team; the board’s legal counsel and division staff plan to review outstanding questions. Board members said they want the agreement finalized promptly so the center can proceed with student care and that any clarifications from counsel be returned to the board for final action.
Why it matters: formalizing a school‑health partnership can increase on‑site clinical access for students, reduce barriers to dental and medical care, and potentially improve health outcomes; legal and operational details must be resolved before signing.
Key points recorded: - New pediatric dentist: Dr. Eleonore Savak introduced and available to serve students; scope described as comprehensive pediatric dental treatment for ages 0–18; pursuing hospital privileges for general anesthesia as needed. - Draft agreement: district has circulated the draft to center staff; center will submit the draft to its legal team and return edits; district counsel will advise the board on outstanding legal issues prior to execution. - Next steps: superintendent and staff to coordinate counsel review and finalize a version for board action; staff emphasized desire to move quickly to allow the center to treat students.
Ending: Board members signaled support for completing the legal review and executing the agreement promptly; district staff will update the board when the center’s legal review is complete and a final document is ready.
