2. Health is Academic IS Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Training
Shane McNeill, Director
Office of Healthy Schools

3. with children’s health
Why?
If schools do not deal
with children’s health
by design, they deal
with it by default.
Health is Academic, 1997

4. FIT
HEALTHY
READY TO SUCCEED

5. Every day in Mississippi, we have an opportunity to reach…
494, 038 public school students
152 School Districts
618 Elementary Schools/225 Secondary Schools
Over 68,000 adults work as teachers, school building staff, or school district staff

6. Why Coordinated School Health?
It is difficult for students to be successful in school if they are:
Depressed
Tired
Being bullied
Stressed
Sick
Using alcohol or other drugs
Hungry
Abused

7. Mississippi High School Survey
Percentage of students who were physically active for a total of at least 60 minutes per day on five or more of the past seven days
100 80 60
49.2
37.7
37.4
35.6
39.3
36.1 40
32.5
31.5
23.5 20
Total
Male
Female
9th
10th
11th
12th
Black*
Hispanic/
White*
Latino
QN80 - Weighted Data
*Non-Hispanic.
Missing bars indicate less than 100 students in the subgroup.

8. Mississippi High School Survey
Percentage of students who attended physical education (PE) classes on one or more days in an average week when they were in school
100 80 60
47.5
45.7
42.8
35.8
35.9
33.2 40
28.0
25.1
25.1 20
Total
Male
Female
9th
10th
11th
12th
Black*
Hispanic/
White*
Latino
QN83 - Weighted Data
*Non-Hispanic.
Missing bars indicate less than 100 students in the subgroup.

9. Mississippi High School Survey
Percentage of students who were overweight (i.e., at or above the 95th percentile for body mass index, by age and sex)**
100 80 60 40
21.2
20.7
19.9
17.9
16.1
19.7
16.1 20
14.7
13.2
Total
Male
Female
9th
10th
11th
12th
Black*
Hispanic/
White*
Latino
**QNOVWGT - Weighted Data - Based on reference data from the 2000 CDC Growth Charts.
*Non-Hispanic.
Missing bars indicate less than 100 students in the subgroup.

10. Mississippi High School Survey
Percentage of students who watched three or more hours per day of TV on an average school day
100 80
66.0
51.6 60
46.8
47.4
48.3
46.6
47.8
41.4 40
28.2 20
Total
Male
Female
9th
10th
11th
12th
Black*
Hispanic/
White*
Latino
QN81 - Weighted Data
*Non-Hispanic.
Missing bars indicate less than 100 students in the subgroup.

11. Mississippi High School Survey
Percentage of students who had ever been told by a doctor or nurse that they had asthma
100 80 60 40
18.9
17.2
20.6
16.9
16.5
17.2
18.1
15.7 20
13.1
Total
Male
Female
9th
10th
11th
12th
Black*
Hispanic/
White*
Latino
QN86 - Weighted Data
*Non-Hispanic.
Missing bars indicate less than 100 students in the subgroup.

12. Bringing Academics and Health Together
Response to Intervention Three-Tier Model
Academics
All Students
Effective Classroom Instruction
Approximately20-30%
Supplemental Instruction
Intensive Instructional Interventions
Approximately 5-10%

13. Bringing Academics and Health Together
Response to Intervention Three-Tier Model
Healthy Behavior
School and Classroom Systems of Prevention and Support
Specialized Group Interventions
Intensive, Individual Interventions

14. Bringing Academics and Health Together
RtI
Academics
Healthy Behavior

15. Community Costs “State of Health” in Mississippi
Obesity
$757,000,000 cost per year in MS; $444,000,000 paid by Medicare and Medicaid
Spending increase from 9% enrolled in 1987 to 25% in 2002
Diabetes
# 2 state in the nation in Type II diabetes
Cardiovascular Disease
# 1 state in the nation in heart disease related deaths
# 3 state in the nation in stroke related deaths
Cancer
# 5 state in the nation in cancer related deaths
Asthma
# 1 reason for school absenteeism in MS

16. Communities Increase in Referrals Decrease in Juvenile Crime Rate
Economic Development
Placement of Intern/Student Teachers
Decrease in Prison Costs
Decrease in Health Care Costs
Public Relations/Marketing

17. Reduce the drop out rate by 50% in 5-7 years
Early intervention of Health Services
Increase student and staff attendance
Decrease disruptive behaviors
Opportunities for engagement

18. Increase NAEP Scores to National Average in 5-7 years
Teacher Quality
Recruitment/Retention
Effective instruction
Family Involvement
Reduced Discipline Referrals
Increased Attendance- Students and Staff
Academic Achievement

19. MASLOW’S HEIRARCHY AND COORDINATED SCHOOL HEALTH
Health Education
Motivated and Learning
Physical Education
Health Services
Nutrition Services
Sense of Positive
Self-Esteem
Counseling, Psychological and Social Services
Sense of Belonging and
Importance
Sense of Being Loved and
Appreciated
Healthy School Environment
Health Promotion for Staff
Family/Community Involvement
Free of Fear and In A Safe place
Physical Health

20. The relationship makes sense
Maslow’s Hierarchy
Self-Actualization
Aesthetic Needs
Growth Needs
Cognitive Needs
Esteem Needs
Deficiency Needs
Barriers to Learning
Belonging and Love Needs
Safety Needs
Biological and Physical Needs

21. Why Coordinated School Health
Why Coordinated School Health? Six behaviors account for most of the serious illness and premature deaths in the U.S.
Tobacco Use
Abuse of alcohol and other drug use
Unintentional injuries and violence
Sexual Behaviors resulting in HIV, sexually transmitted diseases or teenage pregnancy
Poor eating habits
Inadequate physical activity

22. Measurable Costs to State (2005-2006)
Statewide Enrollment: 493,302
ADA Statewide: 470, 879
Statewide Attendance: 95%
$4,574 per student based on fully funded MAEP
Statewide schools leaving $102,562,802 on table (not taking into consideration local contribution)

23. Measurable Cost to Schools Reduced Absenteeism Means…
School District: 3,000 Students
Each 1% attendance improvement =
$137,220

24. Effective Instruction
Student Achievement
Effective Instruction
Student Health

25. Coordinated Approach
Over the next few slides we will discuss the action plan for the John D. Bower School health Network.
Throughout this action plan you will see the importance these broad and ongoing strategies that are essential to the functioning of a CSHP.
Coordination involves the organization of multiple elements.
Partnerships area necessity in order to allow other members to contribute their distinctive assets.
To create an effective CSHP it is essential for stakeholders in key positions to provide public an consistent support.

26. Systems Change Paradigm Change
A system is a group of key individuals or organizations that interact to produce a benefit
In this case the benefit is healthy, educated, productive, members of a democratic society

27. “He did each thing as if he would do nothing else” spoken of Charles Dickens.
Passion Matters
Am I doing everything possible to unleash opportunities for all children to be successful?

28. SURVIVAL: Moving from silos to circles… in our thinking, planning, funding, implementing
Non-communicative
Restrictive
Close Minded
Possessive
Anti-children
Traditional
Positions and Authority
Brainstorming
Inclusive
Visionary
Nurturing
Our Children’s
Out of the Box
Jobs and duty

29. Coordinated Approach
Hope Matters

30. Mississippi High School Survey
Percentage of students who felt so sad or hopeless almost every day for two weeks or more in a row that they stopped doing some usual activities during the past 12 months
100 80 60
36.8
31.2 40
28.1
28.2
26.4
28.6
25.3
27.0
19.1 20
Total
Male
Female
9th
10th
11th
12th
Black*
Hispanic/
White*
Latino
QN23 - Weighted Data
*Non-Hispanic.
Missing bars indicate less than 100 students in the subgroup.

31. Coordinated Approach
Leadership Matters

32. Collaboration Matters
Coordinated Approach
Collaboration Matters
Over the next few slides we will discuss the action plan for the John D. Bower School health Network.
Throughout this action plan you will see the importance these broad and ongoing strategies that are essential to the functioning of a CSHP.
Coordination involves the organization of multiple elements.
Partnerships area necessity in order to allow other members to contribute their distinctive assets.
To create an effective CSHP it is essential for stakeholders in key positions to provide public an consistent support.

33. The Collaboration Continuum
Networking
Cooperation
Coordination
Collaboration
Coalition

34. Partnerships Matter Coordinated Approach
Over the next few slides we will discuss the action plan for the John D. Bower School health Network.
Throughout this action plan you will see the importance these broad and ongoing strategies that are essential to the functioning of a CSHP.
Coordination involves the organization of multiple elements.
Partnerships area necessity in order to allow other members to contribute their distinctive assets.
To create an effective CSHP it is essential for stakeholders in key positions to provide public an consistent support.

35. “Must Have” Partnerships
Commitment
Coordinated infrastructure/resources

36. Professional Development Matters
Coordinated Approach
Professional Development Matters

37. Opportunities NASPE Pipeline Training PECAT Health Education Institute
Quality Instruction
PECAT
Curriculum Analysis
Health Education Institute
Quality Teachers
Physical Education Regional Trainings

38. Coordinated Approach
Champions Matter

39. CHAMPIONS
Everyone from the superintendent to students of all ages can be champions for health and wellness.
Although everyone can be a champion, YOUR leadership and support for school wellness makes ALL the difference in the world.

40. Wellness Policy Mandate by USDA School year 2006-07
A document - approved by the local school board - that promotes a healthy school environment. By focusing on nutrition and physical activity standards, a wellness policy seeks to improve children’s health, classroom behaviors, and academic performance.
The Wellness Policy was mandated by the US Congress in 2004

41. School Health Council Mandate by MS Leg. November 1, 2006
A School Health Council (SHC) is an advisory group composed of committed individuals from both the school and the community. The group works together to provide guidance and leadership to the school on all aspects of the school health program.
School Health Councils were mandated by the MS Legislature - and required beginning in 2006

42. Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards
37.2 Each school has on file a school wellness policy developed by a local school health council that addresses the eight components of a coordinated approach to school health and that has been approved by the local school board.

43. Guidelines for Mississippi School Health Councils
School Health Councils must meet a minimum of three times per year.
School Health Councils must maintain minutes for each meeting for documentation.
A minimum of one presentation per year must be made to the local school board for approval of all school wellness policies.

44. School Health Council Members
Parents
Teachers
School Attendance Officers
Food Service Staff
Custodial Staff
Students
School staff
Health care providers (MD, PA, RN, NP, DDS, RD)
Business/industry representatives
Community leaders
Government officials
Extension staff
Social service agencies
Attorneys and law enforcement officials
Clergy
College/university personnel
Media

45. Mississippi BEVERAGE and SNACK REGULATIONS
Mandate by MS Leg.
Phased in Timeline
Mississippi BEVERAGE and SNACK REGULATIONS
are now one of the minimum requirements for all Local Wellness Policies in Mississippi.
I apologize for leaving this slides out of your handout.
Another piece of the puzzle for improving the health of MS student are the Beverage and Snack guidelines approved by the State Board in October 2006 … with a phased timeline

46. 2007 School Health Policy Development
Mandate by MS Leg.
school year
2007 School Health Policy Development
Healthy Students Act (House Bill 732/Senate Bill Section )
Mandates 150 minutes per week of physical education, K-8
Mandates 45 minutes per week of health education, K-8
Requires ½ Carnegie Unit of physical education for graduation, 9-12
Appropriates funds for a physical education coordinator to be housed at MDE

47. 2007 School Health Policy Development
Mandate by MS Leg.
school year
2007 School Health Policy Development
Healthy Students Act (House Bill 732/Senate Bill Section )
Requires the State Board of Education to establish regulations for child nutrition school breakfast and lunch programs to include how food items are prepared, time allotted for the consumption of breakfast and lunch, extra food sales, marketing and retail fast foods.
Defines the duties of the School Health Councils to include a coordinated approach to school health

48. HEALTH SERVICES SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT HEALTH
• Hire RN
• Hire Certified Nurse
Assistant to work with RN
• Clinic Equipment
Speech Therapist
• Clinic Supplies
• Clinic Space
FOOD SERVICE
• Buy fresh fruits and vegetables
• Provide healthy snacks
• Hire Registered Dietitian
• Purchase ovens to
replace fryers
STAFF WELLNESS
• Walking Track
• School RN Health Screening
• Staff Fitness Room
After school health/fitness
SOURCES
Administrative Claiming
Invest in School Health
Improve Student Heath 
Improve ADA
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• Hire PE Teacher
• Hire PE Assistant
• Fitness Room
• Walking Track
• Purchase curriculum
SAFE AND HEALTHY
SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
• Hire District Safety Officer
• Random drug testing
• Security cameras
COUNSELING
• Hire Mental Health Therapist
• Hire Social Worker
• Hire Guidance
Counselor
Speech Therapist
• Depression Screening Tool
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
• Health Fairs
• Parenting Classes
• Faith Based Partnerships
HEALTH
EDUCATION
• Hire Health
Education Teacher
• Purchase curriculum

49. Coordinated Approach
Marketing Matters

50. GOAL Media Coverage ACCURATE POSITIVE CONSISTENT Newspaper articles
TV coverage
Excellent
Effective
CONSISTENT

51. Overall Messages
1. Nutrition and physical activity at school help Mississippi children be fit, healthy, and ready to succeed.
2. When children are well-nourished and physically fit, they do better in school.
3. Our school is taking important steps to meet the standards of Healthy Students Act passed by the 2007 Legislature.

52. Committed to Move

53. 5 ***** Star Food

54. Nutrition Integrity

56. John D. Bower, M.D. School Health Network 1
Ten Schools $100,000 each
3 year grant
Implement Coordinated School Health
funding of $91,000
Develop Action Plan
Community Meetings
Marketing Strategies
Sustainability

57. John D. Bower, M.D. School Health Network 2
Three year grant
$161,000
Implement Coordinated School Health
Requires 7 team members
Partnership with MSDH for implementation of staff wellness

58. Committment Matters Corinth School District
Desoto County School District
Grenada School District
George County School District
Hollandale School District
Lamar County School District
Petal School District
Starkville School District
Sunflower County School District
West Bolivar School District
Canton Public School District
Coahoma County School District
Hinds County School District
Lauderdale County Public Schools
Moss Point School District
New Albany School District
Pontotoc School District
South Panola School District
South Pike School District
Yazoo City School District
Committment Matters

59. What is EPSDT?
A FREE health care program for Mississippi’s children ages birth through 21 who are eligible for Medicaid
Early – Assessing health care early in life so that potential disease and disabilities can be prevented or detected in their preliminary states, when they are most effectively treated
Periodic – Assessing a child’s health at regular, recommended intervals in the child’s life to assure continued healthy development
Screening – The use of tests and procedures to determine if children being examined have conditions warranting closer medical or dental attention
Diagnosis – The determination of the nature or cause of conditions identified by the screening
Treatment – The provision of services needed to control, correct or lessen health problems

60. Funding Priorities Matter
HEALTH
SERVICES
• Hire RN
• Hire Certified Nurse
Assistant to work with RN
• Clinic Equipment
Speech Therapist
• Clinic Supplies
• Clinic Space
FOOD SERVICE
• Buy fresh fruits and vegetables
• Provide healthy snacks
• Hire Registered Dietitian
• Purchase ovens to
replace fryers
STAFF WELLNESS
• Walking Track
• School RN Health Screening
• Staff Fitness Room
After school health/fitness
Funding Priorities Matter
SOURCES
Administrative Claiming
Invest in School Health
Improve Student Heath 
Improve ADA
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• Hire PE Teacher
• Hire PE Assistant
• Fitness Room
• Walking Track
• Purchase curriculum
SAFE AND HEALTHY
SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
• Hire District Safety Officer
• Random drug testing
• Security cameras
COUNSELING
• Hire Mental Health Therapist
• Hire Social Worker
• Hire Guidance
Counselor
Speech Therapist
• Depression Screening Tool
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
• Health Fairs
• Parenting Classes
• Faith Based Partnerships
HEALTH
EDUCATION
• Hire Health
Education Teacher
• Purchase curriculum

61. Successes Matter

62. RWJF Childhood Obesity Update—2008
Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, RWJF President and CEO
May 14, 2008
2008 The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation |
RWJF catalyzes efforts to prevent childhood obesity. Through the NGA’s Healthy Kids, Healthy America program, governors in 15 states are creating and implementing plans to tackle the epidemic. While each participating state is working hard, we’re especially excited about what’s happening in Mississippi. State leaders have embraced the cause of obesity prevention with a passion, despite a myriad of economic and social challenges, including restoring the Gulf Coast region battered by Hurricane Katrina. The Mississippi obesity-prevention effort may be the most integrated and collaborative in the nation, with education leaders, the public health community and philanthropies working hand in hand with government officials. Mississippi’s decision to include private foundations as an equal partner isunique, and I believe it’s a very smart approach.

63. Mississippi
Mississippi’s Coordinated School Health Program (CHSP) is a collaborative effort between the Mississippi Department of Education Office of Healthy Schools and the Mississippi Department of Health. Mississippi receives funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to promote coordinated school health, provide HIV prevention education, and conduct the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS).
                                           

64. School Success Stories
We are so excited about the many successes that have come out of the many grant funding opportunities that the Office fo Healthy Schools has initiated. Today, we will talk about many of those successes. I am very pleased to show you that we have successes throughout the state.

65. Amory School District
Amory Middle School tied for second place as the healthiest school in the United States and the Principal was selected as Administrator of the Year in MS!

66. Grenada School District
Grenada Upper Elementary started a staff wellness program and staff lost over 1000 lbs.

67. Starkville School District
All schools have completely removed deep fryers as part of their overall commitment toward healthier food preparation.

68. Gulfport School District
Pass Road Elementary students have daily FANtastic Movement Moments - 5 minutes of physical activity to help them be more alert and able to focus in class.

69. DeSoto County Schools
Hernando Elementary introduced a snack program where apples, oranges, and bananas are sold to students for just 25 cents.

70. Petal School District
W.L. Smith Elementary teachers worked with students to set personal goals for a healthier lifestyle - and helped them monitor their weekly progress.

71. Madison Station Elementary
Increased participation in school breakfast program by 50 percent which reduced referrals to to the school nurse by 40 percent

72. Jackson Public Schools
Pecan Park Elementary School implemented quality school health programs and received the Healthy Youth for a Healthy Future.

73. DeSoto County Schools
Shadow Oaks Elementary offers 30 minutes of physical activity for every student - with special recognition for those who walk with principal at recess.

74. Who benefits? Administrators Teachers Schools Families

75. Who benefits?
STUDENTS

76. Mississippi!!!! Momentum Let’s Keep the
Introduce topic in context of overall Network program and activities

77. Mississippi Department of Education Office of Healthy Schools
Resources for Success
For more information
Mississippi Department of Education
Office of Healthy Schools
P.O. Box 771
Jackson, MS

78. THANK YOU
THANK YOU for your time and attention