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District staff say restructured Wellness Team has helped student readiness, test performance

New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education · May 12, 2025
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Summary

Counselors and student support staff presented a report on district wellness supports; Superintendent Adam Bowen linked a restructured Wellness Team to positive results in student test scores and noted a Vive18 substance-awareness presentation for grades 5–12 was held May 2.

Counselors and student support staff — Lisa Price, Angela Robertson, Keri Haskins, Megan Smith and Caroline Fortunato — presented an overview of the district's counseling and student advocacy work, including a restructured Wellness Team. Superintendent Adam Bowen emphasized that the team's behind-the-scenes efforts have contributed to improved student test scores, and the minutes note a complete report was attached to the meeting packet.

The superintendent also reported a Vive18 presentation on May 2 for grades 5–12 focused on healthy choices and substance-awareness; the transcript states Bloomery paid Vive18 directly to provide the educational opportunity. Board members did not take a formal action during this presentation segment; the item was informational and the district included the full report in the meeting materials.