REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
October 22, 2024
FROM
JOSHUA DUGAS, Director, Department of Public Health
SUBJECT
Title
Revenue Agreements with Education Agencies for County-provided School Nursing Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve revenue agreements to provide school nursing services, including non-standard terms, in an aggregate amount estimated to be $75,000, for the period of October 9, 2024 through June 30, 2025, with the following education agencies:
1. Baker Valley Unified School District
2. Lucerne Valley Unified School District
3. Mt. Baldy Joint Elementary School District
4. Encore Education Corporation
(Presenter: Joshua Dugas, Director, 387-9146)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The Department of Public Health (DPH) will receive revenue in an aggregate amount estimated to be $75,000,for the period of October 9, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for health screening services provided to each of the education agencies (Schools) listed in the Recommendation. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in DPH's 2024-25 budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
California Education Code sections 49452 et seq. requires that students in public schools receive health screening services to identify health conditions that can affect their learning and progress. DPH has been providing nursing services in schools for more than 45 years, including nursing consultations and screenings for hearing, vision, and scoliosis. Nursing services also include referrals and follow-up services based on screening results and, when otherwise unavailable, consultations and educational services for dis...
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