Clarence CSD Announces Key Dates and Initiatives: School Budget Vote, Mental Health Enhancements, and Community Events

The Clarence Central School District has released updates and scheduled events in a recent announcement dated May 10, 2024. The district invites all eligible residents to vote in the school budget and Board of Education election on May 21, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the High School Gymnasium. A Budget Hearing will be held next Monday, followed by the distribution of the '2024 Annual Report to the Community,' which outlines the district's finances and programs.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the district highlights its commitment to mental health support. Over the past two years, the district has added school counselors, a social worker, and a psychologist, funded initially by federal grants. Although this funding has ended, the district plans to keep these positions to match the support levels of similar-sized districts.

The district reports improvements in mental health support, noting increased counseling services and mental health education for elementary students. The Family Support Center has conducted over 1,500 counseling sessions with community mental health providers in the past year.

The district also remembers the second anniversary of the racially motivated shooting in Buffalo, which resulted in ten deaths. A moment of silent remembrance is planned to honor the victims and reinforce the district's commitment to an inclusive community.

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