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Board hears update on uncertain future of school‑based health center; district seeks medical sponsor
Summary
Superintendent told the board the school‑based health center faces uncertainty because prospective medical sponsors have been slow to respond; the district said the grant is $150,000 and requires medical and behavioral provider hours, and staff will pursue follow‑up with ODE and Adventist.
District leaders told the board they are still seeking a medical sponsor for the school‑based health center and have requested a second meeting with Adventist to discuss partnership terms. The superintendent said Mid Columbia Center for Living is available to deliver behavioral‑health services for one day per week, but that agency cannot act as the medical sponsor required by the grant.
Board members pressed staff on contingency plans if a sponsor is not found, noting the grant requires $150,000 and specific service hours: "It's a $150,000, which requires 10 hours of medical provider over 2 days and then 5 hours of behavioral support over 1 day," the superintendent said. The board directed staff to follow up with ODE about renewal rules and to continue outreach while also considering alternate uses of the building if a medical sponsor cannot be secured.
