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Board amends WISH MOA and proclaims School-Based Health Care Awareness Month
Summary
The board approved technical amendments to the WISH memorandum of agreement to reflect Trillium funding changes and formally proclaimed February as School-Based Health Care Awareness Month in recognition of the WISH program's services.
The Wayne County Public Schools Board of Education accepted a technical amendment to the memorandum of agreement for the Wayne Initiative for School Health (WISH) and issued a proclamation recognizing February as School-Based Health Care Awareness Month.
Staff said the MOA amendments adjust job duties for a WISH-funded position because of changes in the funding stream after Trillium merged with Eastpointe; the revised role will spend more time working with the districtexceptional-children program than with school counselors, according to staff remarks. The MOA will remain in effect through the current school year, officials said. Mr. Latham moved approval and Mr. West seconded; the board approved the amendment by voice vote.
The board then read and accepted a proclamation celebrating the WISH centerswhich provide medical, behavioral and nutritional services in seven schools and serve thousands of students annually. The proclamation noted WISHwas formed in 1997, has grown from two schools to seven, and supports school nurses, nurse practitioners and other providers who help reduce absenteeism and address studentshealth needs. The proclamation vote was moved by Mr. Henderson, seconded by Mr. West, and carried.
Board members invited WISH staff and community partners forward for recognition during the meeting.
