District 87. Bloomington Public Schools. Coordinated School Health. Julie McCoy MS, RD, LDN School Nutrition Director/Wellness Coordinator

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1 District 87 Bloomington Public Schools Coordinated School Health Julie McCoy MS, RD, LDN School Nutrition Director/Wellness Coordinator

2 Professional Background Education: B.S. in Biology; Chemistry Minor Illinois State University M.S. in Family Consumer Sciences, Nutrition Sequence Illinois State University Dietetic Internship V.A. San Diego Health Care System, La Jolla, CA Certificate Programs Certificate in Child and Adolescent Weight Management American Dietetic Association Certificate in Leadership in Pediatric Nutrition--IUPUI Employment Methodist Medical Center Pediatric/Women: In-patient floor Outpatients: Pediatric GI Clinic Weight loss and Surgery center General outpatient counseling Various Wellness Programs

3 District 87: School Nutrition Director Duties and Responsibilities Plan and implement overall policies, procedures, objectives, and methods. Develop and plan nutritious menus Human Resources oversee ~75 staff Marketing/Public Relations Budget Sanitation Catering Food bids through purchasing cooperative Commodity order Free & Reduced Meal applications Inventory. Lead District Wellness Committee Preceptor to Illinois State University Dietetic Interns Much more!!

4 D87 Wellness Committee History : Wellness Policy adopted from ISBE, Wellness committee forms : New Director. Pulls existing wellness committee together monthly to learn history of committee and determine next steps : Continue to meet monthly, Measurable goals set for year to focus efforts. Establish Wellness Newsletter distributed semiannually : Received WCH Grant, $18, Completed SHI across district ; developed three goals to work on for Developed website for district wellness information : Working on three goals established in Performing assessment of efforts. Tracking wellness initiatives across the district. Enhancing communication efforts of wellness committee. Adopted mission statement and logo.

5 Statewide multi-year effort to encourage and support population-based obesity and tobacco prevention in Illinois communities. Created out of the Community Transformation Grant awarded to IDPH from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Strategies support transformational, sustainable change within a variety of community settings that impact a larger number of people. McLean County Health Department focused on 4 areas: Coordinated School Health (district-wide implementation), Worksite Wellness, Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing, and Smoke-Free Public Places.

6 Coordinated School Health What is it?

7 Coordinated School Health The Case for Coordinated School Health Coordinated school health (CSH) is recommended by CDC as a strategy for improving students' health and learning in our nation s schools. Why Schools? The healthy development of children and adolescents is influenced by many societal institutions. After the family, the school is the primary institution responsible for the development of young people in the United States. Why School Health? The health of young people is strongly linked to their academic success, and the academic success of youth is strongly linked with their health. Why Coordinate School Health? Eliminate gaps and reduce redundancies across the many initiatives and funding streams Build partnerships and teamwork among school health and education professionals in the school Build collaboration and enhance communication among public health, school health, and other education and health professionals in the community Focus efforts on helping students engage in protective, health-enhancing behaviors and avoid risk behaviors Source: Center for Disease Control:

8 School Health Index Self-assessment and planning tool that schools can use to improve their health and safety policies and programs. Developed by CDC in partnership with school administrators and staff, school health experts, parents, and national nongovernmental health and education agencies to Enable schools to identify strengths and weaknesses of health and safety policies and programs Enable schools to develop an action plan for improving student health, which can be incorporated into the School Improvement Plan Engage teachers, parents, students, and the community in promoting health-enhancing behaviors and better health The SHI is based on CDC s research-based guidelines for school health programs, which identify the policies and practices most likely to be effective in reducing youth health risk behaviors. Source: Center for Disease Control:

9 School Health Index Results Family and Community Involvement Health Promotion of Staff School Counseling, Psychologoical, and Social Services School Health Services Nutrition Services Physical Education and Other Physical Activity Programs Health Education School Health & Safety Policies and Environment 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% High Middle/High Middle Elementary District

10 Community Partnerships Mclean County Health Department Mclean County Wellness Coalition OSF St. Joseph Hospital Chestnut Health Systems EAP D87 Faculty, Staff, Parents, Students Illinois State University: Health Education Physical Education Dietetic Internship Health Promotion & Wellness Mennonite College of Nursing/ America s Promise

11 Marketing & Promotion Telling others about what we are doing!

12 District 87 Wellness Newsletter Established Fall volumes/year distributed via and posted on website.

13 District 87 Wellness Website Established Fall 2012 Updated with assistance of ISU Health Education students

14 District 87 Wellness Logo Established February 2014 Developed by Graphic Design student at BHS

15 Employee Wellness ISU Health Education: Needs Assessment Class is developing a survey to gather feedback for next steps in Employee Wellness Physical Activity/Education Continue PE/Health Task Force Continue PE K-12 professional development on SIP days Applying for Beyond the Box Grant possible further professional development for PE/Health teachers Family/Community Involvement ISU Health Education: Needs Assessment Class is developing a survey to gather feedback from parents/students regarding menu Continue parent-teacher partnerships as needed to improve communication efforts Continue monthly newsletter submissions to promote parent engagement topics with their students Continue to share Wellness newsletter with parents and network to reach the most parents possible for collaborative efforts in wellness. Next Steps

16 New areas to consider in ? 1. Review results of survey s to address feedback and grow program in existing goal areas (Employee Wellness; Family/Community Involvement) 2. Address new areas of SHI: 1. Social/Emotional Wellness efforts for staff and students 2. School Health partner with nurses 3. If we receive Beyond the Box grant shift focus to implementation of grant project: 1. Wellness Champions in each building 2. Professional Development for PE/Health teachers 3. Wellness scholarships for sustainable classroom supplies

17 Lessons Learned: It s all about building Relationships.. Then, be confident and assertive! Take your time in the process to lay a good foundation. If you build it, they will come!

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