Purpose

The purpose of the Health & Wellness Committee is to recognize the link between student health and learning and to work collaboratively to provide a comprehensive program promoting healthy eating and physical activity for District students. The committee is charged with disseminating Health information to families including:

• Newsletters

• Handouts

• Parent/guardian meetings

• Outreach to parents/guardians

• School websites

• Reviewing and addressing District health-related issues, activities, policies, and programs

Meeting Schedule

The committee meets four times a year. All meetings are held at the District Service Center: 645 Wool Creek Drive in the Courtyard Learning Center. Meetings begin at 3:30 p.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.

October 9, 2016

January 18, 2017

March 15, 2017

May 10, 2017

Becoming a Member

The Health & Wellness Committee members are appointed by the principal at each school and is comprised of school nurses, school staff members, adapted physical education and general physical education teachers, food services staff members, and administrators:

• Food Services Department (2)

• Program Specialist Ed Services Division Representative (1)

• Parents (2)

• Board Members (2)

• Principals (2)

• School Nurse (1)

• P.E. Teacher (1)

• APE Teacher (1)

• Students (2)

• Staff Member Rep from Each Site (16)