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Cincinnati Board adopts new mental health and wellness policy after debate over funding language
Summary
The Cincinnati Board of Education voted to adopt new board policy 85-16 — the district's Mental Health and Wellness Policy — after debate over whether to add language tying goals to available funding; Vice President Bolton voted no.
The Cincinnati Board of Education on May 19 adopted a new district Mental Health and Wellness Policy, board policy 85-16, after a period of discussion about whether to qualify the policy's goals with an "as finances allow" phrase.
The policy was presented to the board by a member of the policy committee and staff and then offered for adoption; after a motion to approve and a short discussion, the board voted to adopt the policy. Vice President Bolton voted no while the other voting members voted yes.
The policy aims to clarify roles and supports across school-based educational staff and licensed mental-health professionals, and adds provisions on school-based telehealth, crisis response ownership, and public education about Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Board member Matt, who led the presentation, said the…
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