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School Health Advisory Committee

School Health Advisory Committee. 2013-2014. Why School Health…. T here 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…….

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School Health Advisory Committee

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  1. School Health Advisory Committee 2013-2014

  2. 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

  3. With Your Support…… We can continue to improve the health and well being of our students which allows for improvement in student achievement

  4. 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

  5. School Health Model

  6. 2013-2014 Topics of Discussion Reviewed the committee’s purpose Gallup Student Poll Participation USDA Smart Snacks in School Food Guidelines Food Allergies VDOE update on Eating Disorders Awareness in the Public School Setting McKinney-Vento and the continued needs for these students House Bill 134 relating to the care of students who have been diagnosed with Diabetes Role of nurses and the number of students being supported

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Questions

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