Agenda Item
iii. Georgia Department of Education School Based Health Centers Grant (Not to exceed $2,000,000)
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Yolanda Williamson, Chief of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education accept the Georgia Department of Education School Based Health Centers grant in the amount of $2,000,000 to support the development of a school-based health center at Pine Ridge Elementary School ($1,000,000) and Oakview Elementary School ($1,000,000).
Why: Pine Ridge Elementary School and Oakview Elementary School are requesting to accept the Georgia Department of Education School Based Health Centers grant in the amount of $2,000,000 at $1,000,000 each, to support the development of a school-based health center to help improve health outcomes for students, reduce absences, and increase seat time.
Details: The Georgia Department of Education School Based Health Centers grant in the amount of $2,000,000.00 was awarded to Pine Ridge Elementary School ($1,000,000) and Oakview Elementary School ($1,000,000) to support the development of a school-based health center to help improve health outcomes for students, reduce absences, and increase seat time. The School Based Health Center grant required that horizon schools be selected for the new clinics. Pine Ridge Elementary School and Oakview Elementary School were selected based on community needs, acuity of cases, and building space.
Financial impact: DeKalb County School District applied for $2,000,000 in grant funding to support the development of a school-based health center at Pine Ridge Elementary School and Oakview Elementary School in March 2023. Each school was awarded $1,000,000.00. Based on the grant, $682,000 of the funding is to be used for the medical provider to purchase clinic materials and staff. The remaining $308,000 will be used by the district for the physical space, including handicap ramp, walkways, preparing the grounds, and any other costs associated with preparing the space for the clinic.
The RFP process was completed on April 10th, 2024, with Southside becoming the recommended health partner. The health partner is responsible for outfitting the clinic and providing staff.
Contact: Dr. Yolanda Williamson, Chief of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships, 678-676-0898
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs