Galt USD approves three-year grant-funded mental health therapist position for River Oaks

The Galt Joint Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve a new job description for a mental health therapist and accept a three‑year grant to fund the position at River Oaks Elementary.

District staff described the role as providing “counseling, consultation, treatment, and case management and support for students and families in both general and special education programs” and said the clinician would work within the district’s MTSS and PBIS frameworks and collaborate with community agencies. The board approved the position by motion from Matthew Ward, seconded by Casey Raboy; the vote was unanimous.

The presenter told the board the job description aligns with licensing requirements needed to submit claims under the Department of Health Care Services and the CYBH statewide multi‑payer fee schedule. Board members asked where the position would be based and how long the grant funds the role; staff said the assignment site is River Oaks and the grant covers three years. Staff also stated the district expects to build in‑house capacity over time by billing for eligible services.

The board packet included a proposed salary schedule for the position and the recommendation that the board approve the job description and the grant‑funded hire. The motion carried without dissent.

Less critical details: staff indicated the position would support students in both general and special education and collaborate with parents and community providers. The board did not adopt additional constraints or amendments to the job description at the meeting.