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MCOE superintendent says federal mental‑health funds released, estimates about $12.5 million for local student supports
Summary
The superintendent told the board the U.S. Department of Education has released at least one year of mental‑health funding — described in the meeting as about $12,500,000 — with initial allocations intended to support Novato and Centerfield student mental‑health services.
During superintendent reports, the superintendent and staff told trustees that after court actions and federal review the U.S. Department of Education has released a first year of student mental‑health funding for local use.
The superintendent said the department "has asked us to bring this back today to clarify" some personnel wording, and later staff added that they "got it in writing from the, Federal Department of Education saying that the money will be forthcoming, at least 1 year's worth of funding." The superintendent characterized the award as “to the tune of about $12,500,000” and said the funds will largely support Novato and Centerfield programs. Staff said they anticipate additional years of funding may follow.
Trustees heard related updates: training and planning for immigration‑enforcement neutral observers, trauma‑informed practice briefings scheduled for a future agenda, and outreach milestones such as a county job fair. The superintendent’s report emphasized coordination with community partners and that funds will be targeted to student mental‑health and alternate education supports.
