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.

Construction for the Odessa Shannon MS LTL facility is scheduled to be completed in FY23. Maryvale LTL was completed in FY21. Construction is scheduled to begin in FY22 for Silver Spring International Middle School LTL facility, with completion in FY25. Construction is scheduled to begin in FY22 for Gaithersburg Elementary School #8 LTL facility, with completion in FY23. Construction is scheduled to begin in FY22 for Neelsville Middle School LTL facility, with completion in FY25. Construction is scheduled to begin in FY22 for an LTL and SBHC at South Lake Elementary School, with completion in FY24. The scope was increased to add funding for planning and construction for an LTL and SBHC at JoAnn Leleck Elementary School, with completion in FY26.

Funds have been added in FY24 for construction of a LTL and SBHC at JoAnn Leleck Elementary School. Costs have also increased for the Odessa Shannon Middle School, Silver Spring International Middle School, Gaithersburg Elementary School #8, and Neelsvile Middle School projects.

This project is part of the recommendations of the Department of Health and Human Services and MCPS.

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.

Reflects FY15 transfer of $65,000 in GO Bonds from the High School Wellness Center (P640902) project and a subsequent funding switch from GO Bonds to Recordation Tax Premium.

Department of Health and Human Services, Department of General Services, Montgomery County Public Schools