Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Student Services topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board told Youth Intensive Services will stop free in-district services next week; district seeks alternatives
Summary
The board was informed that Youth Intensive Services will stop providing free services effective April 18, affecting on-site provider Molly Powers; the chair said other providers (Children's Advantage, Hazel Health) offer some services and the district will seek replacements.
The Waterloo Local Board of Education was told Youth Intensive Services will no longer provide free, in-district services effective April 18, the board president said, a change the president attributed to delays in state Medicaid payments.
"They will no longer be providing services for us," the chair said, adding the agency "told us that the decision stems from delays in Medicaid payments at the state level." The chair named Molly Powers as the local staff member who had been providing services in the district.
Board members expressed concern about the impact on students and families. A board member said, "Molly's been a huge part of that... She has helped our kids tremendously," and noted the loss would be felt in both student well-being and achievement.
The chair said the district has relationships with other providers, including Children's Advantage and Hazel Health, and that staff will look for ways to maintain free services for families. No vendor agreement or replacement was finalized during the meeting; the board recorded the report and directed staff to continue exploring options.
Next steps: district staff will pursue arrangements with alternate providers and report back to the board; the meeting transcript did not record a formal vote on this item.
