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

4. Coordinated Approach

5. Joint Use Agreements The August 2009 Issue of Parks & Recreation features NPLAN's joint use agreement resources in an article about using school recreational facilities as community facilities. The article, which is attached to this news item, provides examples of cities that have used joint use agreements to expand recreational opportunities for citizens. Parks & Recreation is a publication of the National Parks & Recreation Association.National Parks & Recreation Association Checklist- http://nplanonline.org/files/JointUse_checklist_FINAL_web_090319_1.pdf 50 State Scan http://nplanonline.org/files/JU_StateSurvey_FINAL_web_090319.pdf Limited Liability- MS Code of 1972, 37-7-31, 37-7-355, 37-7-405, 37-7- 411

6. Policies to support community involvement MS Code of 1972 37-7-301 (k) 37-7-317 37-7-355 37-7-405 37-7-411

7. Standards (ISLLC) for School Leaders Standard 4- Element C Leaders maximize shared resources among schools, districts, and communities that provide key social structures and gathering places, in conjunction with other organizations and agencies that provide critical resources for children and families Collaborate with Community Agencies for health, social, and other services to families and children Mutually beneficial relationships with businesses, political, and service organizations to share school and community resources (such as building, playing fields and medical clinics) Use public resources appropriately and effectively Secures community support to sustain existing resources and add new resources that address emerging student needs

8. What is a PartnerSHIP? A partnership is a strategic alliance or relationship between two or more people. Successful partnerships are often based on trust, equality, and mutual understanding and obligations. Partnerships can be formal, where each party's roles and obligations are spelled out in a written agreement, or informal, where the roles and obligations are assumed or agreed to verbally. A working relationship between two or more parties creating added value for the customer.

9. Four Phases of a Partnership Decision to go into a partnership 1 Set Up Partnership 2 2 Operate Efficiently and Effectively 3 Reviewing and highlight success 4

10. Coordinated Approach Partnerships Matter

11. Act as though it is impossible to fail!

12. Who benefits? Administrators Teachers Schools Families

13. Who benefits?

14. Resources for Success For more information 601-359-1737 www.healthyschoolsms.org Mississippi Department of Education Office of Healthy Schools P.O. Box 771 Jackson, MS 39205