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Board committee OKs EC contract increases, staff outlines expansion of school mental-health programs
Summary
The Student Support Services committee approved increases to contracts for EC-related services and a local speech-language provider; staff reported expanded school behavioral health access (Hazel Health telehealth) and continued federal grant funding for mental-health programs.
At the Student Support Services committee, staff requested and the committee approved increases to special-education (EC) contracted services to cover evaluations and direct supports that the district currently outsources because of workforce shortages. Staff described adding part‑time and contract PT, SLP and VI services to address vacancies and a larger demand for assessments.
Board members raised concerns about…
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