Board approves MOU for school health center, Fairfax mental-health MOU, levy certification and other items
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Summary
The Granite Falls School Board unanimously approved several agenda items including an MOU for a school-based health center, a memorandum with Fairfax Behavioral Health, levy certification (Resolution 25-26-07), authorization for conference travel and out-of-state travel for the high-school football team.
At its Nov. 12 meeting the Granite Falls School Board voted unanimously on a set of routine and programmatic actions.
Attendance/excusal: The board voted to excuse Director Goughner from the meeting.
Appointments: The board reviewed two applicants for the district’s pro committee and appointed Allison King after a motion and unanimous voice vote.
Agreements and MOUs: The board approved a memorandum of understanding and lease for a school-based health center (SBHC). Superintendent Dr. Giesland said the MOU has been reviewed by legal, mirrors agreements used by neighboring districts and will cost the district no direct funds; the administration noted a roughly $500,000 governor’s budget line item to support space remodel and renovation.
Mental-health partnership: The board approved a memorandum of understanding with Fairfax Behavioral Health to provide outpatient intensive mental-health services (in-person or virtual) for small groups; the superintendent said services will require parent permission and will follow Washington state law. Fairfax staff are expected to be on-site in January if the MOU is implemented as planned.
Finance and travel actions: The board passed Resolution 25-26-07 to certify levy collection for next year, authorized Wazda conference attendance for incoming and current directors (Greg Farley, Carol Penagos and Tina Beach) and approved out-of-state travel for the Granite Falls High School football team.
Consent agenda and adjournment: The consent agenda passed by unanimous consent and the meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
