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Board reviews memoranda of understanding with mental-health and instructional partners ahead of school year
Summary
The board reviewed several memoranda of understanding with Centerstone, Volunteer Behavioral Health, STARS and an instructional program 'Optimal Health for Me' aligned to family life instruction standards and Tennessee law; discussion focused on consistency with prior changes and who determines "age-appropriate" instruction.
Rutherford County Schools’ board reviewed multiple memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and an instructional program ahead of the new school year, including agreements with Centerstone, Volunteer Behavioral Health, STARS and a family-life program titled Optimal Health for Me.
School staff said the district requires an MOU whenever an outside facility or provider offers services to students on campus. Board members noted the district updated MOU language last year and asked whether…
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