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Board delays changes to Southwest Behavioral Health contract after members raise funding and scope questions
Summary
After extended discussion, the Chandler Unified board voted to continue the district’s existing intergovernmental agreement with Southwest Behavioral Health Services while staff and attorneys review proposed contract language and implications for student services and district funding.
The Chandler Unified School District governing board voted Wednesday to continue the district’s existing intergovernmental agreement (IGA) and memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Southwest Behavioral Health Services (SBH) while staff and legal counsel review proposed contract language.
The item (agenda 6.06) drew extended debate at the June 25 meeting after board member David Heap proposed written amendments to limit the district’s payment obligations and to require reauthorization for services that extend into the next school year. Heap told the board he wanted clearer, written steps for when the district would be required to fund behavioral services provided by SBH.
Motions and outcome: Board member Royce Roars moved that the district continue the current IGA and MOU until any revised contract language is reviewed and…
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