City of Somerville, Massachusetts - File #: 208421

• File #: 208421
• Version: 1
• Type: Mayor's Request
• Status: Approved
• File created: 5/14/2019
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 6/13/2019
• Final action: 6/27/2019
• Enactment date: 6/13/2019
• Enactment #: 208421
• Title: Requesting acceptance of a $95,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Health to the Health & Human Services Department for a Comprehensive School Health Grant, an annual award for 4 years.
• Code sections: Grant/Gift -

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/2/2019	8	BOA	Mayoral Approval
6/27/2019	7	City Council	Approved
6/26/2019	6	Finance	Approved
6/25/2019	5	Finance	Kept in committee
6/13/2019	4	City Council	Referred for recommendation

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Requesting acceptance of a $95,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Health to the Health & Human Services Department for a Comprehensive School Health Grant, an annual award for 4 years.

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Official Text

To the Honorable City Council:

I respectfully request that your Honorable City Council accept a grant of $95,000 from Mass Department of Health to the Health and Human Services, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A. This grant does not require the commitment of new matching funds. The purpose of this grant is to hire a FTE Nurse who will provide follow-up support to ensure compliance for students with health care needs. This may include education, home visits, referrals and support for families with children who have targeted specific health concerns (asthma, diabetes, etc) and ensure compliance of health directives to reduce student absenteeism. Additionally the funds will be used to provide training for the current school nursing staff.

My staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Thank your for your consideration of this item.

Respectfully submitted,

Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor