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Superintendent unveils 'Waterloo Wednesdays' and pilots teletherapy, student survey
Summary
Superintendent June described a new weekly video update series, results from a 176-person communications survey that favored text messages, and plans to pursue a Hazel Health teletherapy pilot and the Ohio Healthy Youth survey to gather anonymous student wellbeing data.
Superintendent June told the Waterloo Board of Education the district is expanding its communications tools and pursuing new student-support pilots.
"We had a 176 people who responded," Superintendent June said of a recent communications survey, adding that families preferred weekly updates and text messaging as primary channels. To meet that demand, the district has launched "Waterloo Wednesdays," a weekly video update, and consolidated social accounts so the district maintains a single Facebook and Instagram presence while the board continues to post meeting content on a separate channel.
Tyler, the junior/senior high representative, described an in-school "Save a Life" distracted-driving program planned for next Wednesday that will use driving simulators and classroom prep work; the program is intended for grades 9–12 and was expanded to include ninth-graders who are beginning to drive. "They bring in driving simulators," Tyler said, explaining the hands-on experience and class scheduling plans.
Tyler and Superintendent June also said the district submitted a bid to join a Hazel Health pilot that would provide teletherapy resources at no cost to the district; the application is not a guarantee of inclusion. "This is with, through Hazel Health. It's a no cost in the district," Tyler said. The district also plans to participate in the Ohio Healthy Youth (OHYES) survey, which solicits students' anonymous input about issues such as substance use, injuries, mental health and social climate to help target local supports.
School leaders said these steps are intended to give better, data-driven insight into student needs and to provide additional options for mental-health supports. Superintendent June invited staff and community members to submit items for the Waterloo Wednesdays video so local achievements and notices can be regularly highlighted.
Next steps: the district will await notification on the Hazel Health pilot application and will proceed with the Save a Life event and the OHYES survey with parental notice and opt-out options for families.
