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Temple ISD board approves memorandum to add school-linked behavioral-health services
Summary
The Temple ISD board approved a memorandum of understanding with a behavioral-health provider to offer school-based and community-based mental-health services, with parental consent and no direct cost to the district, the board was told.
The Temple ISD Board of Trustees approved a memorandum of understanding with a behavioral-health provider to add school-linked mental-health services for students and families.
District staff described the agreement as a partnership with a licensed behavioral-health organization that will provide school-based and community-based counseling and intake services. "This is no cost to Temple ISD," the presenter told the board, adding that the provider "has secured care responsibility for the certified, and they also manage their process" and will handle billing processes where appropriate.
Why it matters: Board members said the services are meant to reduce barriers families face getting mental-health care, coordinate with campus counselors and require parental consent before students receive services. The presenter said referrals are parent-initiated or campus-initiated for students with social-emotional needs and that the provider will coordinate intake, consent and service delivery with families and campus staff.
What was discussed: The presenter outlined safeguards and operational details, saying the provider will complete intake, secure parental consent and meet background- and safety-screening requirements before working with students. Board members asked whether services will be offered at all campuses; the presenter said the partnership is available to campuses and that the provider coordinates with campus staff. No dollar amount was attached to the memorandum; the district stated the arrangement carries no direct cost to Temple ISD.
The vote and next steps: A board member moved approval, another seconded and the motion passed by the board. Staff said the provider will coordinate with campus counselors and families to implement the program and will return to the board if additional approvals are required.
Reporting note: Transcript language about whether services are strictly "on-campus" or "off-campus" was inconsistent; the presenter repeatedly described the program as "school-based and community-based" and emphasized parental consent and coordination with campus staff.
