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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey County Office of Education to implement the Inter-Connected Systems Framework in Monterey County schools in the amount of $134,452 for FY 2021-22; $215,359 for FY 2022-23; $230,084 for FY 2023-24; and $245,940 for FY 2024-25 for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $825,835 retroactive to November 1, 2021 through August 31, 2025; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to approve up to three (3) future amendments to the MOU that do not exceed ten percent (10%) ($82,583.50) of the original MOU amount and that do not significantly change the scope of services.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey County Office of Education to implement the Inter-Connected Systems Framework in Monterey County schools in the amount of $134,452 for FY 2021-22; $215,359 for FY 2022-23; $230,084 for FY 2023-24; and $245,940 for FY 2024-25 for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $825,835 retroactive to November 1, 2021 through August 31, 2025; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to approve up to three (3) future amendments to the MOU that do not exceed ten percent (10%) ($82,583.50) of the original MOU amount and that do not significantly change the scope of services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Monterey County was awarded a 4-year Mental Health Student Services Act (MHSSA) grant from the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission to provide mental health support services within Monterey County public schools. The County, as the lead agency, has partnered with Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) to provide supports through the implementation of the Interconnect Systems Framework (ISF). The ISF integrates Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and school mental health into one comprehensive model. When implemented with fidelity, the ISF increases collaboration, efficiency and communication between the education and mental health systems. MCOE will oversee the implementation of the ISF in Monterey County schools as part of the MHSSA grant award. The Memorandum of Understanding identifies mutual indemnification and insurance provisions.
This work supports the following Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 Strategic Plan Initiative: 3. Ensure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate, customer-friendly, quality health services. It also supports one of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 7. Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provisions of health care when otherwise unavailable.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel, Risk Management, and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved this MOU as to legal form, insurance, and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
This Agreement is funded by Mental Health Student Services Act (MHSSA) Grant (100%). The funds for this Agreement are included in the Health Department Behavioral Health Bureau (HEA012, Unit 8410) FY 2021-22 Adopted Budget. The funds for this Agreement for FY 2022-23, FY 2023-24, and FY 2024-25 will be included in the respective Health Department Health (HEA012, Unit 8410) FY 2022-23, FY 2023-24, and FY 2024-25 Requested Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
☒Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Charise Walters, Management Analyst II, 755-4703
Approved by:
______________________________Date:____________
Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health, 755-4526
Attachment:
Memorandum of Understanding