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Social work leader Miss Mills praised as district grows to 42 social workers, one in every school
Summary
Speakers at a district event praised school social workers’ role in student well‑being and recognized Miss Mills’s leadership, noting staffing grew from about 14 social workers 25 years ago to 42 today, with one assigned to each building.
Speakers at a district gathering praised school social workers as essential to students’ mental health and academic readiness and recognized Miss Mills for her leadership of the social work department.
A social worker said, "Social workers are very important for our children in this school. Our students often times need additional support," and described social workers as "that bridge between the schools and the community, connecting through our actions and our behavior." The speaker said the role includes supporting students' regulation and mental health so they can attend and participate in class.
Another social worker said, "I just really like working with kids and I really like just making sure the kids get what they need," adding that social workers help students calm down, "figure out what the problem is, and help them find their own solution" before returning to class.
A third speaker described daily, hands-on assistance, saying staff can immediately address practical needs such as shoes and clothing and ask students, "How can I help you? What do you need today?"
Several speakers paid tribute to Miss Mills. "Miss Mills is probably one of the most caring and empathetic people that I've worked with, especially as a leader," one said, thanking her for her service and saying they will miss her. Another speaker credited her with instilling confidence in the social work team, prioritizing families and eliminating barriers by meeting families "wherever they were at."
Speakers also highlighted staffing changes, saying, "About 25 years ago, there were 14 social workers in the district. Today, there are 42. Every single building has one social worker dedicated to that space." A speaker connected that staffing growth to student outcomes, saying dedication to student well‑being "directly results in academic success."
The remarks focused on the practical and relational work of school social workers rather than on specific policy proposals or formal actions. No motions or votes were recorded in the provided transcript.
The district and the social work staff are expected to continue supporting students and families; no next procedural step was recorded in the transcript.
