Aug 21, 2025 | District Wellness Committee Meeting

Attendees: Lora Allen, Christopher Barchesky, Darron Bardot, Megan Crawmer ,Alicia Fessenden, Amy Getz, Kelly Groeber, Audrey Henebry, Sarah Howell, Korynn Hubbard, Emily Huber, Lisa Huster, Mende Kemper, Christina Kirchner, Jenna Klein, Michelle Medcalf,  Andrew Nett, Michelle Ruether, Allison Brakemeyer, Lola Westadt, Andrew Schulte, Rachel Westadt, Kaytlynn Wethington, Brett Wiggers, Tara Cox, Carmen Mix

1. Welcome & Introductions

• Purpose of today’s meeting

• Overview of facilitator roles

2. Why Wellness Matters

• Connection between nutrition, activity, and academic performance

• Hydration and cognitive benefits

• Impact on staff, students, and community

3. Review of LCR3 Wellness Policy & Regulations

• Key policy highlights

• BoardDocs reference links

4. School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)

• Introduction & purpose

• Community involvement

• Roles: program planning, advocacy, evaluation

5. Mission, Goals & Objectives

• District mission statement

• Wellness goals

• Defining measurable objectives

6. SHAC Operations & By-Laws

• Name & purpose

• Membership expectations & terms

• Meetings: frequency, location, and communication methods

7. Priority Areas for 2025-2026

• Establishing the SHAC• Student nutrition (meal participation, Smart Snacks)

• Staff wellness initiatives

• Community engagement & communication

8. Next Steps

• Scheduling 2 additional meetings

• Setting short- and long-term measurable goals

9. Questions & Open Discussion

10. Adjournment

1. Committee Name Change

• The Wellness Committee has officially been renamed to the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC).
  

2. Committee Structure

• The committee will be capped at a maximum of 20 members.
   
• Each member will serve a two-year term.
   
• Suggested Member Representation:
   
  • Medical community (e.g., Health Department, Mercy, dental, mental and physical health professionals)
     
  • Representatives from each area of LCR2: Hawk Point, Moscow Mills, and Troy
     
  • Julie Parrish and/or other Chartwells staff
     
  • Member of the curriculum team
     
  • Physical Education staff
     
  • Additional community members as appropriate
     

3. Meeting Schedule

• Meetings will be held quarterly, from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
   
• Location: Powell Conference Room, Central Office
   

4. Priority Areas

• Establishing SHAC:
  Completed
   
• Smart Snacks/Student Nutrition:
   
  • Create building-level subcommittees to review vending machines, canteens, and classroom snacks for compliance and healthy options.
     
• Staff Wellness:
   
  • Focus solely on staff (excluding student involvement).
     
  • Ideas include a staff health challenge and planning a health fair.
     
• Community Engagement & Communications:
   
  • Engagement: Encourage participation in community runs, fitness clubs, etc.
     
  • Communications: Distribute flyers/newsletters via ParentSquare and the district website.
     

5. Short- and Long-Term Goals

• Establish subcommittees at the building level (meetings can be during or after school).
   
• Review and align with wellness regulations, especially related to Smart Snacks.
   

6. Resource Highlight

Hello Team,

I wanted to share a quick update on the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC), formerly known as the Wellness Committee. Our first meeting for the 2025-26 school year was held on August 21, 2025, and I’m excited about the direction we’re heading as a district.

Committee Structure

• SHAC will include up to 20 members, serving two-year terms.
• Members represent a wide range of voices: medical professionals, representatives from Hawk Point, Moscow Mills, and Troy, Chartwells staff, curriculum, PE staff, and community partners.

Meeting Schedule

• SHAC will meet quarterly from 4:00–5:00 PM in the Powell Conference Room (Central Office).

Meeting dates for the remainder of the school year are as follows:

11/11/2025 - 4:00-5:00, Powell Conference room

2/09/2026 - 4:00-5:00, Powell Conference room

4/29/2026 - 4:00-5:00, Powell Conference room

Priority Areas

We identified three focus areas for this year:

1. Smart Snacks/Student Nutrition – Each building will form a small subcommittee(Wellness Committee) to review vending machines, canteens, and classroom snacks to ensure healthy options.

2. Staff Wellness – We’ll focus on supporting staff health through activities such as wellness challenges and a potential health fair.

3. Community Engagement & Communications – Promoting opportunities, such as local fitness events, and sharing wellness information through ParentSquare and the district website.

4.  

Goals & Next Steps

• Establish building-level subcommittees (these can meet during or after school).
• Review practices to make sure we’re aligned with wellness regulations—especially Smart Snacks requirements.
• Share resources, like the DESE Wellness Resource Page, to make this work easier and more consistent across buildings.
• Work on the assessment of our current policy and regulations for the Wellness policy

How You Can Help

Your support at the building level is key. We’d love for you to:

• Encourage staff to take part in building wellness efforts.
• Help identify who might serve on your building’s nutrition subcommittee.
• Share ideas that could strengthen staff wellness or community engagement.

Together, we can make SHAC a meaningful committee that supports both our students and staff. Thank you for your leadership in bringing these initiatives to life in your buildings.