YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The Youngstown City School District is moving forward with several initiatives aimed at supporting students and families while saving the district money.

During Tuesday’s Board of Education committee meeting, Superintendent Jeremy Batchelor outlined plans that include expanding access to mental health and wellness services, connecting families to affordable health insurance, and selling unused property.

One proposal, presented by New Life Strategies, would place licensed mental health staff in schools to address issues such as anxiety, ADHD and family challenges directly in the classroom. Batchelor said while the program has not yet been approved, it fits into the district’s broader push to remove barriers to learning.

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