Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Wellness Committee Minutes 4-26-10
Attendance: Jill Brown, Kim Lincoln, Brenda Hartshorn, Becky Auclair, Sarah
McNamee and Debbie Lesure.
Committee has been set up with teachers, parents, administrators, school
board (unable to attend today) and nurse. Jill will follow up with student
rep about attending next mtg.
Ø Wellness Policy was discussed. Teachers would like to have a copy for
review. Policy will be discussed at staff mtg 4/27, along with an overview
of the wellness committee and goals for the rest of this year. Concerns
about food rewards in class and birthday treats. Will discuss with staff,
but teacher reps feel this is not a significant issue.
Ø PTN: Sarah will bring policy to next PTN mtg. Encourage group to seek
non-food fundraising.
Ø Concerns about 4 winds food-how do we market the policy and the mission of
the committee. Can we let 4-winds volunteers know of the policy and
encourage healthy treats if needed.
Ø Reminder to staff about no food sharing among students. Allergy concerns-reminder
at staff mtg.
Ø Becky and Sarah to generate article for newsletter. Overview of the
committee and some healthy snack ideas. Perhaps a recipe.
Ø Birthday celebrations: should be in PM per policy so that healthy lunch
intake is optimized. Jill and Debbie to draft a letter that teachers can
send home. Will include healthy treat options and request to promote
healthy alternatives when feasible. Example of cupcakes with veggie
platter. Muffins and cheese etc…… Will bring draft to next mtg for review.
Goal is for this to be an easy process for teachers. Hand out consistent
letter to parents who come to you wanting to bring in a treat. Not seeking
to totally eliminate or dictate, but to raise awareness about healthy
choices and creative ways to bring them to any occasion.
Policy online in school board section. Will have minutes posted on web as
well-blog site link off home page.
Next mtg. May 26 7:30 am