2013-2014

School Health Advisory Committee

Why School Health….

There is a need to understand all factors related to learning which includes physical and mental health, safety, connectedness, and family engagement for long term success

With Your Support……

We can continue to improve the health and well being of our students which allows for

improvement in student achievement

Our Purpose

Advise the School Board on health issues that impact our students

Provide a diverse perspective on school health

Assist with developing policies for improved practices

Support SCPS with initiatives that address school health issues

School Health Model

2013-2014 Topics of Discussion

Reviewed the committee’s purposeGallup Student Poll ParticipationUSDA Smart Snacks in School Food GuidelinesFood AllergiesVDOE update on Eating Disorders Awareness in the

Public School SettingMcKinney-Vento and the continued needs for these

studentsHouse Bill 134 relating to the care of students who

have been diagnosed with DiabetesRole of nurses and the number of students being

supported

Recommendations for 2014-2015

• Continue consideration for granting the last phase of raises for nurses to bring them up to the pay scale of teaching staff

• Consideration for the upgrade of high school health assistants to licensed health professionals

• Propose an update to Policy 3107 -Guidance on the Implementation of Nutrition Related School-Based Activities to meet the standards of the USDA Smart Snack Food Guidelines which is effective July 1, 2014

• Rotation of SHAC facilitator using the school health model• Continue discussion regarding the needs of our McKinney-

Vento students and students with Diabetes

Conclusion

The School Health Advisory Committee will continue to explore pertinent health topics that may be of interest to the school board, community members, and SCPS staff

The committee thanks the School Board for the opportunity to support the health and welfare of our students

Questions