1. District School Health Index
District SHAC
January 29, 2009

2. Leadership Team for CSH
Reviewed SHI from D-SHAC
Discussed results
Identified “Underdeveloped” areas
Prioritized areas for

3. 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

4. Underdeveloped Area by Component
Health Education
Professional development in delivering the curriculum
Essential topics on physical activity (secondary)

5. 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

6. Underdeveloped Areas by Component
Nutrition Services
Sites outside cafeteria offer appealing, low-fat items
Off site fundraising

7. Underdeveloped Areas by Component
School Health Services
Screen for tobacco use (secondary)

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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 more campuses
Communicate school health/safety policies to stakeholders

12. Priority area for District not related to SHI
The ongoing rise in teen pregnancy