District School Health Index Completed @ District SHAC January 29, 2009
Leadership Team for CSH Reviewed SHI from D-SHAC Discussed results Identified “Underdeveloped” areas Prioritized areas for 2009 - 2010
Underdeveloped Area by Component School Health Policies and Environment/Module 1 No tolerance for harassment or bullying Active supervision to promote safety Staff development on unintentional injuries, violence, and suicide Fund raising efforts supportive of healthy eating Restrict access to other foods of low nutritious value
Underdeveloped Area by Component Health Education Professional development in delivering the curriculum Essential topics on physical activity (secondary)
Underdeveloped Area by Component Physical Education & Physical Activity Substitutions for HF credit (not in place) Extra curricular physical activity programs (sec.) Playgrounds/facilities meet safety standards PARTIALLY IN PLACE: Promote community physical activities Activity practices that result in inactivity Instructional minutes Student teacher ratio Address special health care needs
Underdeveloped Areas by Component Nutrition Services Sites outside cafeteria offer appealing, low-fat items Off site fundraising
Underdeveloped Areas by Component School Health Services Screen for tobacco use (secondary)
Underdeveloped Areas by Component School Counseling, Psychological and Social Services Identify and refer students with health problems affected by nutrition PARTIALLY IN PLACE Health and safety promotion for students and family
Underdeveloped Areas by Component Health Promotion for staff Programs for staff on asthma management and/or education PARTIALLY IN PLACE Stress management programs for staff Training for staff on conflict resolution Programs for staff on healthy eating/weight management Programs for staff on tobacco-use cessation
Underdeveloped Areas by Component Family and Community Involvement Effective parenting strategies Activities for parent & community involvement Promote community based programs Access to school facilities Student & family involvement in planning meals
Priority Areas for District as Found in SHI Off site fund raising – Fiscal penalty to school involved…Wellness Policy Elementary Health professional development Parent education programs @ more campuses Communicate school health/safety policies to stakeholders
Priority area for District not related to SHI The ongoing rise in teen pregnancy