anchor Description
This project provides for the placement of Linkages to Learning (LTL) sites and School Based Health Centers (SBHC) at public schools. LTL sites provide accessible services to at-risk children and their families to improve adjustment to and performance in school, home, and community. Services include mental health, social services, and related community school programming. SBHCs are expanded models of LTL sites that include comprehensive primary health services. Host schools are selected based on criteria recommended by the SBHC Interagency Planning Group and the LTL Advisory Group. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will oversee the construction of SBHC and LTL sites. The County will occupy the space with School Health Services and LTL personnel and contractors.
anchorEstimated Schedule
Construction of a SBHC and LTL at South Lake Elementary School was completed in Construction of Neelsville Middle School LTL facility is expected to be completed in Construction of Greencastle Elementary School LTL facility and Silver Spring International Middle School LTL facility is expected to be completed in Construction of JoAnn Leleck Elementary School SBHC is expected to continue until Construction of LTL facilities in Eastern Middle School and Twinbrook and Whetstone Elementary Schools is expected to begin in
anchorCost Change
In coordination with the Board of Education's requested Capital Improvement Program, costs increase to construct new Linkage sites at Twinbrook and Whetstone Elementary Schools, and to expand an existing LTL space at Eastern Middle School. Some cost escalation is also anticipated for previously approved construction. Funding is also added for a feasibility study for a standalone Linkages to Learning project at Francis Scott Key Middle School.
anchor Justification
This project is recommended by the Department of Health and Human Services and MCPS.
anchorOther
Cost estimates are based on per square foot costs for school construction, adjusted by additional health care facility requirements such as examination rooms, a laboratory, and medical equipment. MCPS will provide maintenance and utilities by a Memorandum of Understanding. Site specific factors are to be determined, and will be provided during construction.
anchorFiscal Note
Reflects an transfer of in GO Bonds from the High School Wellness Center project and a subsequent funding switch from GO Bonds to Recordation Tax Premium. supplemental in G.O. Bonds for the amount of
anchorCoordination
Department of Health and Human Services, Department of General Services, Montgomery County Public Schools