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Board approves Pierce County behavioral-health funding, dental services MOU and interdistrict supports
Summary
Franklin Pierce directors approved a $100,000 Pierce County birth-to-25 award for behavioral-health services, an MOU with the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department for school dental services, and interdistrict and tribal agreements to expand student supports and consultation.
The Franklin Pierce School District board unanimously approved several intergovernmental agreements and grants during the meeting.
Claudia explained the Pierce County client service agreement, saying the district was awarded $100,000 to expand behavioral-health services through the county's Kids Mental Health "YES" program. Claudia said the funds support a clinical social worker who will take referrals, provide behavioral-health navigation and connect students to county programs. She addressed conflict-of-interest concerns by explaining that district representatives on the advisory committee recuse from screening and scoring for grants and do not participate in funding decisions.
"We do not participate in the screening and the scoring, in any of the decision making in that capacity or even the funding capacity," Claudia said, describing steps taken to avoid conflicts.
The board also approved a memorandum of understanding with the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to provide in-school dental services including hands-off screenings and opt-in follow-up care (sealants and hygienist visits). The pilot in five schools showed a twofold increase in students taking advantage of follow-up services, presenters said; the district noted partnerships with Lindquist for screening operations and incentives.
Separately, the board approved an interdistrict agreement with Puget Sound Educational Service District for attendance, engagement and reengagement supports, and approved a memorandum of understanding developed with the Puyallup Tribe focused on language revitalization and tribal consultation among regional districts.
Directors said they welcomed the partnerships and noted the administrative steps the district will take to administer grants and MOUs.
