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Councilmember Katz asks for $200K for Twinbrook Linkages to Learning on reconciliation list
Summary
A memo from Councilmember Katz requested $200,000 to fund a Linkages to Learning site at Twinbrook Elementary (1 family care manager + 1 child therapist) using existing classroom space; staff noted Twinbrook had been removed from the FY27–32 CIP when MCPS removed planned renovation funds.
Councilmember Katz transmitted a memorandum asking the committee to add $200,000 to the reconciliation list to create a Linkages to Learning site at Twinbrook Elementary that would fund one full‑time family care manager and one full‑time child therapist. Rodrigo Hernandez summarized the request: the funding would enable behavioral health supports for roughly 20 students per month and case management for about 32 families.
Staff noted some CIP placeholder funds had existed for a Linkages site at Twinbrook in the FY27–32 CIP, but those were removed when MCPS dropped planned renovation funds for that school; DHHS and MCPS told the committee there is still potential to utilize existing classroom space rather than a full renovation. Councilmembers referred the request to the reconciliation list for full‑council consideration and asked staff to include implementation details and any CIP implications in the packet.
The item remains unresolved pending reconciliation and coordination with MCPS on facility and funding alignment.
