Title
APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN LIGHTSHARE BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS AND RECOVERY, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description
The purpose of this contract is to delineate the relationship and responsibilities shared by Lightshare Behavioral Wellness and Recovery, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida regarding the Student Assistance Program ("SAP") provided to students at Sarasota High School, Pine View School for the Gifted, Riverview High School, North Port High School, Booker High School, Triad Alternative School, Venice High School, and Brookside Middle School. Parent permission required.
The SAP provides comprehensive school-based prevention services for students in 6th thru 12th grades. Service components of the program include developmentally appropriate health promotion for the general student body; attention to students who are at special risk for substance abuse, teen pregnancy, violence/bullying, academic failure, school suspension, or dropping out; and early problem identification referral, and intervention for students exhibiting problem behaviors. SAP addresses barriers to learning that impact both the individual student and the school in order to increase student success while improving school climate. SAP staff use effective practices, principles, and strategies along with a systems approach to respond to student problems. SAP partners with parents, students, school resource officers, other school faculty community coalitions, agencies and services in seeking to remove barriers that impede student success.
Gap Analysis
Lightshare Behavioral Wellness Inc. provides Student Assistance Program staff that provide comprehensive school-based services to support student success. Parent/guardian permission is required for participation.
Previous Outcomes
Lightshare Behavioral Wellness Inc. partners with parents, students, school, and other community-based agencies to remove barriers that impede student success.
Expected Outcomes
To provide high quality prevention and intervention programs to support a safe learning environment for all students; to provide early substance abuse and mental health prevention and intervention services to students; and to develop collaborative relationships with community partners to better serve students.
Strategic Plan Goal
Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported
Priority 2.1 - Design Strong Student Supports
Priority 2.2 - Respond to Student Needs
Recommendation
That the contract between Lightshare Behavioral Wellness and Recovery, Inc. and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Contact Information
DAWN CLAYTON dawn.clayton@sarasotacountyschools.net
MEGAN GREEN megan.green@sarasotacountyschools.net
RACHAEL O'DEA rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
Funding Source: General (Mental Health Allocation)