SHAAC presents district wellness plan, 21‑day challenge incentives and student voice plans

The district’s School Health Advisory Council (SHAAC) briefed trustees on the health and wellness initiatives it recommends, including a focus on the ‘whole child’ model, staff wellness incentives and plans to incorporate student voice.

SHAAC members described a 21‑day wellness challenge that generated about $7,910 in incentives; some of those funds were allocated to staff professional development and summer training, the presenters said. The council reported results of an administrator survey used to target campus wellness supports and proposed a campus recognition program to highlight best practices and incentivize sites.

Presenters said SHAAC will pursue stronger student representation on the council, expand partnerships to secure outside funding and create a checklist for campus leaders to document and scale successful wellness practices. Topics addressed by SHAAC include movement and physical activity in the classroom, prevention and awareness (including suicide prevention and substance-use prevention), staff wellness and nutrition.

Board members praised the presentation and encouraged the council to continue broad outreach. SHAAC requested additional members from across the district and said it will continue to collect data and return to the board with implementation details and funding requests where applicable.