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NVUSD presents health and wellness framework, says secondary wellness centers serve three in five students annually
Summary
District staff described a tiered Health & Wellness framework, the secondary wellness-center staffing model and peer-led wellness ambassador programs, and outlined braided funding including state behavioral-health initiatives and nonprofit partners.
District staff presented NVUSD’s Health and Wellness framework and described how wellness centers, peer leadership programs and community partnerships are being coordinated to increase students’ access to mental‑health and prevention services.
"At the high school level, the staffing model includes a school social worker and a certified wellness coach," said Roxanna Plancarte, coordinator of student wellness and support. The district reported nine wellness centers now operating at secondary campuses and said those centers reduce barriers such as transportation, scheduling and the need to navigate outside providers.
Presenters outlined a three‑tier model: universal prevention supports (tier 1), targeted small‑group interventions (tier 2) and individualized clinical services (tier 3). Christy Johnston, a school social worker, summarized community partnerships that deliver therapy, substance‑use services and violence‑prevention education, citing partners such as Mentis, Stanford Sierra Youth and Families, and county health agencies.
Student wellness ambassadors and peer programs were highlighted as tools for normalizing help‑seeking. "Being a part of the wellness ambassador program has helped students feel like their voices matter," said Miguel Samayoa, a student who represents American Canyon High School.
Staff identified braided funding sources—state community schools grants, Learning Communities for School Success (LCSSP), prevention/early-intervention grants and local foundation support—and noted that the California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative will further support behavioral‑health services beginning in 2026–27.
Trustees asked about expanding services to younger grades; staff said many elementary and TK‑8 sites already receive partner services and that some wellness practices (calm corners, prevention activities) can be implemented without a dedicated wellness facility.
The board did not take a vote on the presentation but asked staff to continue strengthening staffing consistency, MTSS alignment and progress monitoring.
