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Schuylkill Valley outlines new Tier‑3 mental health specialist position for 2025–26 school year
Summary
District leaders described a newly created licensed treatment position focused on Tier‑3 mental health supports for a small caseload of students; the role would require parental permission and be funded in the district budget.
District administrators briefed the committee that the school district created a new licensed position intended to provide Tier‑3 mental health treatment for a limited number of students, and that the salary in the draft budget is $56,303 (or $54,625.20 prorated) for the 2025–26 school year depending on placement and prorating.
Administrators said the position is aimed at students who need licensed mental‑health treatment after other in‑school supports (school counselors, school‑based programs and referrals) have been tried. The district emphasized parental permission and signed consent would be required for students to receive these services.
A district speaker told the committee the approach mirrors prior discussions the board held about localizing treatment instead of relying on outside providers whose availability and funding might be inconsistent. The district said centrally budgeting for the position avoids dependence on one‑time or externally limited funds that might not be available every year.
Committee members asked whether a single person would meet demand; administrators said they expect a small caseload designed for measurable impact and that the district will monitor demand and return to the board if additional resources are required. Administrators clarified the position is not intended for crisis planning, lunch duty, or general testing; its purpose is focused on treatment services.
The committee did not take a final hiring vote at the meeting but moved the employment item forward in the agenda process and noted they would monitor caseload, parental response and need during the upcoming school year.
