By Eileen O'Grady
School wellness coordinator Barb Slayton walked through the halls of Franklin High School last Friday greeting students and waving down teachers and counselors to discuss grant money that needs to be spent on behavioral heath and wellness projects before the end of the year.
In her role as wellness coordinator, Slayton manages a program targeted at improving behavioral health outcomes while working with counselors from outside organizations who provide mental health resources to the district.
She also leads the monthly Zoom meetings of Franklin’s Community Management Team, a mix of people from different social service organizations who are trying to create a better support system for the city’s students...
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If you would like to attend the Franklin CMT (currently by ZOOM) , email bslayton@gm.sau18.org. We welcome students, families, community members, and professional partners.