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Brighter Strides ABA representative asks Wilson County board for school referrals; administration to follow up
Summary
A Brighter Strides ABA representative described a new Wilson location and asked the board about future referral or contract opportunities. The board instructed administration to follow up and requested Superintendent Mills to respond.
At the public‑input portion of the May 19 meeting, Ashley Gonzales Garcia, a field marketing representative for Brighter Strides ABA and a Wilson native, told the Wilson County Board of Education that Brighter Strides will open a new location on Executive Park Drive and is accepting referrals.
Why it matters: Brighter Strides ABA provides applied behavior analysis services for people with autism spectrum disorders; the representative asked the district to consider referral pathways or future contracts to expand services to students in district schools.
What was said: Gonzales Garcia described Brighter Strides’ services—home, clinical, school and daycare visits; state‑approved therapists and psychologists; CPR certification; and existing contracts with approximately five other school districts in North Carolina and other states. She requested the opportunity to explore referrals, contract arrangements or after‑school program partnerships and offered to return for a future presentation to discuss details.
Board response and next steps: Board member Mr. Brown moved that administration respond to the request. Superintendent Dr. Mills was asked to respond to the speaker on behalf of the district. The board did not vote to enter a contract or establish a referral process at the meeting; administration will follow up with Brighter Strides to explore options.
Context: The public‑input segment is an opportunity for outside presenters to share concerns or requests with the board. The board may direct administration to follow up, refer matters to committee, or place items on a future agenda. In this case, the board chose administrative follow‑up rather than immediate committee referral or formal action.
