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Starpoint family support center readied for launch; therapist, Horizon partnership and pantry planned
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Summary
Administrators reported the Chowkop Family Support Center space is nearly ready, a therapy provider will start one day per week pending state approval of Horizon Health Services partnership, and referral and pantry systems are in place.
Board members heard an update on the Starpoint Family Support Center (the "Chowkop" center) from Brian (Speaker 7) and Bethany (Speaker 8). Brian said the project is nearing a ribbon‑cutting and thanked staff and community partners; Bethany described daily operations in formation and the live referral form on the center’s website.
"We are one day closer to a ribbon cutting ceremony," Brian (Speaker 7) said, and Bethany (Speaker 8) confirmed "the referral link is live," adding that she has received an initial practice referral from the high school while the team finalizes intake processes with Horizon.
The presenters said Horizon Health Services will operate a satellite office in the center; county approval has been granted and the district is awaiting state approval before Horizon can begin on‑site services. Initially the counselor will be scheduled one day a week while demand is validated, with plans to expand to additional days or add another counselor if referrals merit it. Operational details still being finalized include Raptor security system integration, parking arrangements and how to schedule student and family visits so programming is not stigmatizing.
The board and presenters also noted community support for a food pantry and clothing closet (donations are already arriving) and showed photos of the therapy room and other improvements. Board members thanked staff and volunteers and suggested displaying student artwork in the boardroom to reflect the district's community focus.
Next steps: finalize state approval for Horizon, complete the remaining therapy room build‑out and proceed to a planned opening and ribbon‑cutting in the coming months.
