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June 18, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 49.
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APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT FOR MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES BETWEEN THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD, INC.AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description
The Florida Center (TFC) school-based mental health contract allows for 14 mental health services providers to support students and families in need of mental and behavioral health services. Services are provided when a parent provides written consent. Services are provided at our elementary schools.
Gap Analysis
During the 2023-2024 school year, 373 parents signed consent for their student to engage in mental health support services from community-based agencies. 355 of the 373 students received services (95%). The need for community partnerships on site at our schools is an integral tool necessary in reducing barriers to accessing services.
Previous Outcomes
In the 2023-24 school year, 95% of students that were referred for services received services. 88% of students made progress on their treatment plan goals and demonstrated improvement in behavior and emotion regulation in the classroom and in the home setting. Additionally, mental health providers delivered approximately 1,031 hours supporting the teachers and staff.
Expected Outcomes
TFC will continue providing mental health services, with parental consent, to the students in Sarasota County Schools during the upcoming 2024-25 school year. 24 elementary schools in Sarasota County will be served utilizing 14 mental health providers. TFC will meet or exceed the 2023-2024 school year outcomes. TFC providers, in partnership with school staff, and families will support students with improving behavior and mental health, learning coping skills, increasing emotion regulation, and provide wrap around supports. As a result, students served by TFC will spend more time in the classroom, engaged in the learning environment and achieving academic success.
Strategic Plan Goal
Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported
Priority 2.4 - Build Student-Centered Relationships
Recommendation
That the contract for mental and behavioral health services between the Florida Center for Early Childhood, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Contact Information
AMANDA COKER amanda.coker@sarasotacountyschools.net
DEBRA GIACOLONE debra.giacolone@sarasotacountyschools.net
KIRK HUTCHINSON kirk.hutchinson@sarasotacountyschools.net
RACHAEL O'DEA rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
$975,002.00
Funding Source: General (Mental Health Allocation)
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