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District outlines nearly $1 million school‑based mental‑health spending and contracts for speech/nursing services
Summary
Dr. Traquilla Nelson explained a $537,745 contract increase for counseling consultants (This Works) using school‑based mental health grant carryover, citing a federal grant freeze that delayed hiring; finance also reviewed renewals/increases for speech, nursing and vendor services (Soliant, Outdoor Solutions).
Dr. Traquilla Nelson, director of counseling and social work services for the Muscogee County School District, explained to the board that the district is seeking an increase in professional‑services funding for counseling consultants through a contract with This Works, stating that the increase is driven by a grant carryover after a federal freeze on grants in January.
“Back in January, January 28, to be exact, the federal government froze all, grants,” Nelson said,…
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