Item Coversheet
Brunswick County Board of Commissioners
ACTION AGENDA ITEM
AugustĀ 16, 2021

Action Item # V. - 9.

From:
David Stanley, Deputy County Manager

Health and Human Services - Health Services - Contract for School Nursing FY 21-22

Issue/Action Requested:
Request that the Board of Commissioners approve the FY 2021-2022 contract agreement with Brunswick County Schools for funding school nurses utilizing state-restricted funds.
Background/Purpose of Request:

Health and Human Services has been designated by the state as a fiduciary agency to distribute funding in the amount of $150,000.00 to fund school nursing staff in Brunswick County Schools.  The funding is intended to employ three school nurses and improve the nurse-to-student ratio within Brunswick County Schools.  As fiduciary, the state requires a contract agreement between the agencies that describes the funding and how it may be utilized.  This contract agreement has been in place for several years.  Funding has been approved in the FY 2021-2022 budget.

 

Staff recommends approval of this contract.

Fiscal Impact:
Pre-Audit Certification Required, Reviewed By Director of Fiscal Operations
Funds available in the current budget
Approved By County Attorney:
Yes
County Manager's Recommendation:
Recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the FY 2021-2022 contract agreement with Brunswick County Schools for funding school nurses utilizing state-restricted funds.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Brunswick School Nurse agreement