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Board highlights new communications push, teletherapy bid and statewide youth health survey
Summary
The Waterloo Board heard superintendent and principal reports describing new district communications (Waterloo Wednesdays), a no‑cost bid to pilot Hazel Health teletherapy, and participation in the Ohio Healthy Youth survey to gather local data for targeted student supports.
The Waterloo Board of Education received reports on district communications and student‑support initiatives during its regular meeting. Superintendent June said the district had completed a communications survey (176 respondents) and launched a weekly video series, "Waterloo Wednesdays," in addition to separate YouTube channels for board meetings and district messaging.
"We've rolled out Waterloo Wednesdays," June said, describing the weekly video as a place to "highlight the awesome things that are happening here at the Waterloo Schools" and a venue where staff and community members can submit content.
Tyler, the junior‑senior high representative, described plans for an in‑school distracted‑driving simulator program for grades 9–12 and said the district has applied to join a pilot offering teletherapy through Hazel Health. "We put in a bid; it would be no cost to the district," Tyler said, adding there is no guarantee the district will be selected.
Tyler also told the board the district will participate in the Ohio Healthy Youth (OHYES) survey, which asks students about behaviors and experiences that affect youth wellness, including sensitive topics such as substance use and mental health. "The only way we want direct answers and clear insights is to ask those direct questions," Tyler said, noting parents will be notified and students may opt out.
The presentations stressed that the survey data and any teletherapy services are intended to produce local, actionable information so the district can target programs where students show need. No formal board action was required for the communications rollout; the Hazel Health pilot was presented as an application in process and the OHYES survey as a planned participation.
