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Academic Support and Federal Programs
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| DATE: | Tuesday, July 28, 2020 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | Addison Davis, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| <p>Approve the Mental Health Plan for the Use of the Mental Health Assistance Allocation (<em>Climate and Culture</em>)</p> | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| <p>During the 2018 session of the Florida Legislature, considerable attention was given to student safety and mental health; as a result of the February 14, 2018 school shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Details surrounding the school shooting brought to light the significant mental health history of the perpetrator, thus creating a sense of urgency about reinforcing the structural and physical safety of school buildings while also providing needed mental health supports for students.</p> <p>Section 1011.62(16), Florida Statutes, states that the mental health assistance allocation was created to provide funding to assist school districts in establishing or expanding school-based mental health care; train educators and other school staff in detecting and responding to mental health issues; and connect children, youth, and families who may experience behavioral health issues with appropriate services.</p> <p>The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) requires all school districts to update and submit a Mental Health Plan in order to be awarded funding from the Mental Health Assistance Allocation. This mental health plan will focus on meeting the needs of all students and provide training to all staff on mental heal awareness and initiatives. Several focus groups including school and district administrators, the Hillsborough County Local Planning Team (LPT), and a parent and student representative met to review and revise the district's mental health plan to reflect the mandates and legislation required. The planning process sought to review implementation success and identity needs in order to improve and align our health services.</p> | |
| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| <p>Goal 1: To increase mental health awareness in schools and provide protective and proactive measures for school safety.</p> <p>Strategy 1:1 Provide direct mental health support to students and families through site-based and community-based mental health interventions.</p> | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No) | |
| EVALUATION | |
| <p>None</p> | |
| SUBMITTED BY:
Elizabeth Tanner, Supervisor, Emotional Wellness, Student Services, elizabeth.tanner@sdhc.k12.fl.us, (813) 273-4138 Holly Saia, Ed. S., General Director, Student Services, holly.saia@sdhc.k12.fl.us, (813) 273-7136 Tracye H. Brown, Chief of Climate and Culture, tracye.brown@sdhc.k12.fl.us, (813) 272-4879 |
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| Michael McAuley | ||
| Chief of Staff (813) 272-4000 |
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| C 11.02 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20200728_1007 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section C Item# 11.02 | ||