Resolution No. 2018-69 Adopting Mental Health Plan for ACES - July 19, 2018 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-69
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ACTING IN THEIR CAPACITY AS THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE
SCHOOL, ADOPTING A MENTAL HEALTH PLAN FOR THE
AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL (ACES); AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The establishment of the Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES)
Mental Health Plan, as attached hereto, is hereby adopted by the City Commission of
the City of Aventura, Florida, acting in their capacity as the Board of Directors for the
Aventura City of Excellence School.
Section 2. The City and School officials are hereby authorized to execute the
Mental Health Plan for the Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES), in substantially
the form attached hereto, and to do all things necessary to carry out the aims of this
resolution.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Narotsky, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Shelley, and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Denise Landman Absent
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks Yes
Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi Yes
Commissioner Marc Narotsky Yes
Commissioner Robert Shelley Yes
Commissioner Howard Weinberg Yes
Mayor Enid Weisman Yes
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2018-69
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of July, 2018.
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ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
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ELLISA L. HORVATH,
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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Aventura City of Excellence School
Mental Health Plan
July 2018
Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES) will establish a mental health team. This team will
consist of individuals who will help plan, implement and monitor progress through collaboration
and feedback. This team will meet regularly to ensure screenings and interventions are
implemented and monitored effectively.
Delivering evidence-based mental health services
Tier 1:
For students: ACES's curriculum will infuse social emotional learning and character
education, which may include such topics as self-management, self-awareness,
responsible decision-making, relationship skills, and social awareness, as examples.
For staff: ACES employees will receive professional development to encourage positive
attitudes and competency in mental health and,substance abuse awareness.
Tier 2:
ACES will enter into collaborative partnerships with community mental health providers
and agencies. When students are identified as needing additional support through
appropriate referral and screening processes, ACES will refer students and families to
those local providers and agencies for targeted mental health interventions.
Tier 3:
ACES will utilize contracted mental health providers to provide evidence-based mental
health interventions and services to students requiring individualized, intensive
counseling and support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma Focused CBT will
address affective/emotional, cognitive/thinking-based, and behavioral problems. For
students with substance abuse issues, interventions may include a focus on developing
and employing coping skills and psychoeducation to address substance abuse. Students
receiving tier 3 interventions will have individual treatment plans, which will be reviewed
regularly and adjusted based on progress monitoring data.
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Supports to address mental health needs
Screening/Assessment
ACES will initiate a universal screening process for all students that will identify indicators for
students with or at-risk of having or developing mental health or substance abuse issues. This
screening process will allow ACES to identify students in need of tier 2 and/or tier 3
interventions. For students in need of these targeted/intensive interventions, additional
screening and/or assessment will occur. Examples of instruments may include the Beck Youth
Inventory, Family Inventory Assessment or others at the discretion of the mental health team.
Coordinated System of Care
As part of the assessment process, ACES will collect data from the parent/guardian of the
student regarding community mental health services the student receives. Parents will be
asked to sign a mutual release form to allow our mental health team to discuss applicable
information with the agency. This team will initiate contact with the external provider to
coordinate supports for students.
Evidence-based mental health services for students with one or more co-occurring mental
health or substance abuse diagnoses and students at risk of such diagnoses
As referenced above, ACES will contract with mental health providers, including a Board
Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health
Counselor/Substance Abuse Counselor, and/or Registered Behavioral Technician. These
professionals will provide evidence-based mental health and substance abuse interventions. At-
risk students will be identified using the screening and assessment procedures previously
described.
Collaborative partnerships with community providers and agencies
ACES's mental health team will meet regularly. At these meetings, the team will discuss
screening results, students in need of referral, status updates of students currently receiving
interventions, concerns/challenges/successes noted by members of the team, as well as
additional actions requiring further follow up.
Based on the results of the universal screener conducted by ACES, students in need of tier 2 or
tier 3 intervention will be identified and referred to the school's contracted mental
health/substance abuse providers.
ACES will also establish a collaborative partnership with community-based mental
health/substance abuse treatment agencies. Should a student require additional or more
specialized treatment (psychiatric care, medication management, Baker Act, etc.), ACES will
refer to these community-based agencies following their procedures.
Coordination of mental health services with primary care providers or other mental health
providers
As stated above, ACES will collect data from the parent/guardian of the student regarding any
mental health services the student receives outside of the school. In addition, parents/guardians
will be asked to share contact information for the student's primary care provider. Parents will
be asked to sign a mutual release form to allow our mental health team to discuss applicable
information with those providers. The ACES team will initiate contact with the external providers
to coordinate supports for students.
Program implementation and outcomes
ACES's mental health team will develop a system for maintaining data for the following
indicators:
• Number of students screened
• Number of students referred for school-based services
• Number of students referred for community-based services
• Number and credentials of mental health providers it employs/contracts with
ACES's mental 'health team will also maintain and analyze other outcome data to evaluate
effectiveness of services. This may include, as some examples:
• Student level progress monitoring data, based on individual treatment/intervention
goals
• Academic data
• Student, parent, and/or staff survey data
• Discipline data
Expenditures
ACES provides assurance that 90% of the Mental Health Assistance Allocation funds will be used
to provide direct mental health services or coordination of such services with primary care or
mental health providers. ACES provides assurance that Mental Health Assistance Allocation
funds do not supplant other funding sources, increase staff salaries, or provide staff bonuses.
The mental health/substance abuse treatment providers that ACES will contract with, will seek
Medicaid reimbursement for allowable expenditures with appropriate parental consent. ACES
may also research additional opportunities for funding, such as grants and third-party
payments.
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Julie Alm, Principal Governing Board Chairperson
Aventura City of Excellence School
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