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School committee creates Mental Health and Well‑Being subcommittee to sharpen district focus
Summary
The Brockton School Committee voted unanimously to create a new subcommittee charged with focusing on student mental health and well‑being and to seek mayoral approval of the membership and chairing arrangement.
The Brockton School Committee voted May 6 to create a Mental Health and Well‑Being subcommittee to focus on student mental‑health needs, allocate resources and coordinate prevention and support programs.
Committee Members Gomes and Oliver presented the proposal, noting a rise in student mental‑health challenges since the pandemic and the need for a dedicated body to work with counselors, school nurses and community partners. Gomes said the subcommittee would organize community forums, invite outside providers and identify proactive steps to allocate district resources.
The committee unanimously approved creating the subcommittee. Gomes and Oliver volunteered to serve; Committee Member Vega was nominated to serve as well and the chair said she would forward the proposed membership to the mayor for formal appointment or approval of a chairing arrangement. Members said they want to coordinate with families and community providers and scheduled follow‑up steps to set the subcommittee’s scope.
Next steps: the proposed membership will be forwarded to the mayor for approval; once appointed, the subcommittee will develop a work plan and public engagement schedule.
