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School Health Councils: A Key To
Success for School Wellness
Presented by;
Christine Philley, CFCS
School Health Adminstrator
&
Dale Dieckman, ATC, CSCS
Physical Education Specialist
So – Someone Told You That You
Had to Have a School Health
Council?
Coordinated School Health
Physical Education
Family/Community
Involvement
Health Services
Health Promotion
for Staff
Counseling,
Healthy School
Environment
Psychological, &
Social Services
Nutrition Services
School Health Councils
www.healthyschoolsms.org
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Mississippi Department of Education
Office of Healthy Schools
Improving School Health:
A Guide to
Effective School
Health Councils
Office of Healthy Schools
Building Support for
School Health
School
District
Community
“Must Have”
“Never doubt that a small
group of committed people
can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing
that ever has.”
Margaret Mead
WHAT is a SHC?
A School Health Council (SHC) is
an advisory group composed of
committed individuals from
both the school and the
community. The group works
together to provide guidance
and leadership to the school on
all aspects of the school health
program.
WHO are SHC members?
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People with a passion for kids and
health
People who can commit time and
energy
Key influencers in the community
and school
Representatives of all parts of the
community
People with a wide variety of
backgrounds and expertise
Potential SHC Members
Parents
Teachers
Students
School staff
Health care providers (MD, PA, RN, NP, DDS, RD)
Business/industry representatives
Community leaders
Government officials
Extension staff
Social service agencies
Attorneys and law enforcement officials
Clergy
College/university personnel
Media
Tips for retaining SHC
Members
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Work to insure that SHC members are:
 Invested in the vision and mission of the
SHC
 Part of the decision making process and
implementation plan
 Seeing positive changes from their
involvement
 Recognized for their efforts and
accomplishments
WHAT does a SHC do?
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Advocates for healthy kids
and healthy schools
Plans programs and projects
Searches for resources (money,
people and materials)
Coordinates with district and state
agencies
Insures evaluation, accountability, and
quality control
“Coming together is a
beginning;
keeping together is
progress;
working together is
success.”
Henry Ford
What makes a SHC meeting
work?
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Regular meeting schedule
Timely meeting reminders
Punctual start and end times
Planned agenda
Healthful refreshments
Positive environment
Appropriate follow-up
Creating an Agenda
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Make it easy to understand.
Send copies of the agenda to members
prior to the meeting.
Allow time for networking for council
members
Elements of an Agenda
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Opening remarks
Introductions
Review the councils work since the last
meeting.
Reports from school personnel on programs
and activities.
Discussion of future projects.
Review of meeting and setting the next
agenda.
Topics for SHC meetings
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Initial agenda items
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Make the organizational purpose clear
Conduct training for members
Conduct health needs assessment
Subsequent agenda items
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Develop plans based upon results of ongoing
needs assessment
Carry out proposed plans and monitor progress
Establish regular reporting to school board and
community health council
CDC’s School Health Index: A SelfAssessment and Planning Guide
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/shi
What is the Purpose of the
School Health Index?
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Enables schools to identify strengths and
weaknesses of health promotion policies and
programs.
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Enables schools to develop an action plan for
improving student health.
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Engages teachers, parents, students, and the
community in promoting health-enhancing
behaviors and better health.
Health Topics in the SHI
(4th edition)
Physical activity
 Nutrition
 Tobacco-use prevention
 Safety (unintentional injury and
violence prevention)
 Asthma
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What SHI Is and What SHI Is
NOT
Self-assessment and
planning tool
Research or evaluation tool
Educational and
community-organizing
process
Tool to audit or punish
school staff
What SHI Is and What SHI Is
NOT
Identifies low-cost or
no-cost changes
Requires
expensive changes
Focused, reasonable, and
user-friendly experience
Long, bureaucratic, and
painful process
Steps to Implement the SHI
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Assemble the SHI team
Conduct the SHI introduction
meeting
Complete the Self-Assessment
Modules
Conduct an SHI planning meeting
SHI Format
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Two separate versions:
Elementary School
Middle School/High School
SHI Format continued…….
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Self-Assessment: 8 modules
corresponding to Coordinated School
Health Program Model
Planning: Planning for Improvement
section
Modules = CSHP Components
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School Health and Safety Policies and
Environment
Health Education
Physical Education and Other Physical
Activity Programs
Nutrition Services
School Health Services
School Counseling, Psychological, and
Social Services
Family and Community Involvement
Health Promotion for Staff
Planning for Improvement
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4 Steps for Improvement Planning
 Complete the Overall Score Card
 Complete the School Health Index
Improvement Plan.
 Implement Recommendations
 Re-assess annually and strive for
continuous improvement.
WHAT are the benefits of a SHC?
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Increase family and community
involvement in schools
Educate the community about
current school and health issues
Share information about healthy kids
and healthy schools
Link schools with health resources in
the community and state
Benefits continued…….
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Create ways to improve school
health policies and programs
Provide a range of advice and
perspectives on health issues
Foster cooperation by building
trust and consensus among
grassroots organizations,
community segments and
diverse citizens
Operating Guidelines for School
Health Councils
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Should meet a minimum of three times per school
year.
Should maintain accurate minutes for the meeting
to document the recommendations and topics of
each meeting.
Should make at least one annual presentation to
the local school board to approve any revisions
to the local school wellness policy, identify
successes and make recommendation for policy
development.
School
Success
Stories
Amory School District
Amory Middle School
adopted a policy that
allows students to
drink water in the
classroom - so they
are properly
hydrated and ready
to learn.
Columbus School District
All schools have
completely removed deep
fryers as part of their
overall commitment
toward healthier food
preparation.
Jackson Public
School District
Van Winkle Elementary
Students met with the
Food Service Director
to make suggestions
on healthy choices for
the school lunch
program.
MS School for the Blind
Adjusted class schedules
for students to
participate in physical
activity before lunch.
Also implemented a
water hydration policy.
Ocean Springs School District
N. E. Taconi Elem.
The SHC purchased
posters depicting a
healthy lifestyle and
proper nutrition.
These were posted in
the school cafeteria.
Brookhaven School District
Alexander Junior High
offers intramural
basketball and volleyball,
as well as walking,
aerobics, and dance
activities before school
each day.
Grenada School District
Grenada Middle School
began a morning exercise
routine via school-wide
telecasting - with
students standing beside
their desks in
classrooms.
Gulfport School District
Pass Road Elementary
students have daily
FANtastic Movement
Moments - 5 minutes of
physical activity to help
them be more alert and
able to focus in class.
Petal School District
W.L. Smith Elementary
teachers worked with
students to set personal
goals for a healthier
lifestyle - and helped
them monitor their
weekly progress.
Clarksdale School District
Schools
now have
Physical
Education
teachers to
provide PE
classes for all
students.
GREAT NEWS – New initiatives!
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Implementation of MS Healthy Students Act
Health In Action website for educators
Nutrition In Action for food service directors
and educators
Regional trainings in Health and Physical
Education
Health Institutes for teachers
Grants to purchase PE equipment
10 NEW Bower Network Schools!
What Do I Do Now?
Ask about your school’s Health
Council.
 Volunteer to serve on the Council.
 Call the Office of Healthy Schools
for assistance – 601-359-1737
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Resources for Success
For more information
601-359-1737
www.healthyschoolsms.org
Mississippi Department of Education
Office of Healthy Schools
P.O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205