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Fremont County School Board selects Elevation Wellness to continue in‑person student mental‑health support
Summary
The board heard that the district received roughly $92,000 in state K‑12 mental‑health funds, got three proposals, and a review committee recommended local provider Elevation Wellness to deliver in‑person services estimated at about $31,000–$32,000 through January to bridge services after Project AWARE expires in December.
Superintendent (reported by Chair, S1) told the board the district issued a request for proposals after Project AWARE funding expires in December and that three proposals were received. The review committee recommended Elevation Wellness, a Lander‑based provider, because it offers in‑person services and the lowest cost estimate.
"They estimated the cost of about 31 to $32,000, for services through the rest of the school year," the chair said, noting that in‑person availability and price were deciding factors. The recommendation, the superintendent said, would allow students who currently receive intensive counseling to continue those services through January.
Board members voiced support for continuity of services and approved the motion by voice vote; the transcript records 'motion carries' but does not include a roll‑call tally. The chair said the state appropriation that funded the RFP came from a 2024 legislative allocation of roughly $92,000 to the district for K‑12 mental‑health funds.
Next steps: district staff will finalize contract details with Elevation Wellness and transition case assignments so students keep counseling after Project AWARE ends in December.
