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NBISD SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (SHAC)
NBISD Education Center 430 W. Mill St. New Braunfels, TX 830-643-5700
Wednesday February 13, 2013
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Present: Shari Belmarez, Beth Matulich, Jamiee Chappell, Jennifer Ethridge, Kathleen Greer, Ron Rychel, Nancy Pappas, Kyle Sueth,
Manuel SanMiguel, Sharon Levett, Michelle Kanz, Belinda Martin, Gwen mills, Elsa Barto, Suzie Dionne, Kathy Kenney, Cheri Polk, Karen
Schwind, Monica Dockery.
CP 2/13/13
ITEM DISCUSSION ACTION
Toothtime Community Outreach, Brighter Smiles Program
Presentation request by Robert San Miguel Director, Outreach For Smiles. Manuel San Migel presented.
Outreach has expanded to Marfa, Victoria, San Antonio etc. Dr. Williams is local contact. No money is collected from parents. Would like to start a program with NBISD. Requested proposal submission. Information pamphlet attached.
Upcoming Worth the Wait Training
Scott & White Worth the Wait® Educator Training Tuesday, February 26th 8:00 a.m. – 4:00p.m.McKenna Events Center 801 San Antonio St., New Braunfels, Texas Speakers include: Dr. Dorothy Overman and District Attorney Jennifer Tharp. Registration and Light breakfast 7:30a.m.-8:00a.m **Lunch on your own** More information: Suzie Dionne (830)643-4162 [email protected] Any SHAC member is welcome to attend. New science teachers will be attending.
Worth the Wait 2011 Curriculum Update
Presentation request by Suzie Dionne Powerpoint Scott and White
Health and wellness component has been added. Abstinence from all risky behavior is stressed. Risky behaviors come from CDC stats. Question was raised about doing assembly at HS level for every grade level, not just NGC.
Fit Kits: PTA initiative
February 14, 2013,Texas Hospital Association,1108 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Next one is April 24th. Sharon Levett, Shari Belmarez and Karen Schwind to attend.
Food Service Questions Rotating Salad Bar, Food options and lunch timing at the Middle schools and High School, scheduling a tour of the High School cafeteria, heart indicators for "go" foods do not coincide with CATCH guidelines???
Catherine Davis is the new food service coordinator. The software has a glitch that makes the go slow whoa determination. Menu changes are coming. The HS has a new line of subway type sandwiches called Green St. Deli. Sharon toured SVHS to see what their cafeteria offers. Kyle said they are revamping the menu as well as doing new signage. They will expand 3 schools at a time. The question was raised about getting the water dispenser replaced. S.Levett to arrange for tour of NBHS cafeteria
New Information on Snacks and Beverages in Schools
Action for Healthy Kids website The new standards, which are expected to go into effect during the 2014-2015 school year, mean sugary sweet beverages, salty chips and fatty snacks will not be stocked in school vending machines, or sold in school stores or a la carte. Instead, schools will offer more snacks with low fat dairy, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, more water and lower calorie beverages. See handout.
Active Living Research re: physically active and Fit Children
http://www.activelivingresearch.org/activeeducation from Nancy Pappas. See handout
NBISD SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (SHAC)
NBISD Education Center 430 W. Mill St. New Braunfels, TX 830-643-5700
Wednesday February 13, 2013
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Present: Shari Belmarez, Beth Matulich, Jamiee Chappell, Jennifer Ethridge, Kathleen Greer, Ron Rychel, Nancy Pappas, Kyle Sueth,
Manuel SanMiguel, Sharon Levett, Michelle Kanz, Belinda Martin, Gwen mills, Elsa Barto, Suzie Dionne, Kathy Kenney, Cheri Polk, Karen
Schwind, Monica Dockery.
CP 2/13/13
USDA Proposes Standards to Provide Healthy Food Options in Schools – Public Comment Open
USDA announced the public comment period has opened on proposed new standards to ensure that children have access to healthy food options in school. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 requires USDA to establish nutrition standards for all foods sold in schools -- beyond the federally-supported school meals programs. The "Smart Snacks in School" proposed rule is the first step in the process to create national standards. The public is encouraged to review the proposal and to provide comments and information for consideration by USDA. The text of the proposed rule is available at www.fns.usda.gov/cga/020113-snacks.pdf . Once the rule is published in the Federal Register, which is expected next week, the public will be able to provide feedback through www.regulations.gov. USDA will seek public comment on the proposal for 60 days. Read the news release at www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2013/02/0019.LATEST_RELEASES.
Revisit ‘FMLV’ http://www.squaremeals.org/Portals/8/files/ARM/Section%2020-TPSNP.pdf http://www.keyetv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/texas-schools-fined-thousands-bake-sales-food-fundraisers-6805.shtml http://www.squaremeals.org
Free Webinar - Children and Nature Initiative: Rx for Outdoor Activity Monday, February 25, 2013, 2:30 - 4:00 PM EST
The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) will be hosting a webinar for health care providers and public land managers. Learn about the link between childhood obesity and sedentary lifestyle, articulate the scientific basis for the physical and mental health benefits of nature, and learn how to connect children and families to nature sites for outdoor activity. Register http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e6ykjz88ee3f1f17&llr=vlyzwzn6
Next Meeting Wednesday April 10, 2013. 8:30 am Education Center. Review goals and compile SHAC annual report to the NBISD Board of Trustees.
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Recommendation and Research on Benefits to
Students in School Districts that Prohibit Physical Activity as Punishment
September 12, 2011
“The following recommendation is made to the State Health Services Council by the Texas School Health Advisory Committee in order to provide assistance in establishing a leadership role for the Department of State Health Services in the support for and delivery of coordinated school health programs and school health services.”
Background
School districts in Texas are responsible for leading the effort to encourage children and adolescents to be physically active. Motivating students to pursue and continue active lifestyles is an obtainable goal and serves as an effective strategy to reduce the public health burden of chronic diseases associated with inactivity.
Physical activity, described as bodily movement of any type, provides the following health benefits:
• Builds healthy bones and muscle • Improves muscular strength and endurance • Reduces the risk of developing chronic disease risk factors • Improves self-esteem
Physical movement can also affect the brain’s physiology by increasing:
• Blood flow • Capillary growth • Growth of nerve cells • Neurotransmitter levels • Nerve connections • Density of neural network
Physical movement may also be associated with:
• Improved attention • Improved information processing • Enhanced positive effect • Enhanced coping
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A singular barrier that can be both physically and emotionally harmful to children and youth is the practice of using physical activity as punishment and/or behavior management. Examples of inappropriate use of physical activity include:
• Requiring students to run laps for misbehavior • Forcing students to do push-ups for being late to class • Withholding recess time to control behavior or to do unfinished work • Making students run for losing a game or for poor individual performance
Recommendation The purpose of this document is to assist local School Health Advisory Councils (SHACs) to revise or update Wellness Policies or other district policies/regulations to prohibit the use of physical activity as punishment. An example of a Wellness Policy related to physical activity in a school setting may include: Teachers and other school and community personnel will not use physical activity (e.g., running laps, pushups) or withhold opportunities for physical activity (e.g., recess, physical education) as punishment. When developing policies and regulations related to physical activity as punishment, some consideration needs to be given to the fact that at times it is necessary to temporarily remove a child from a competitive practice or game, unstructured recess or other activity in order to stop undesirable behavior immediately. Removing a student whose behavior threatens the safety of other students is an example of an appropriate action. In most instances, the removal should be very brief (one to six minutes), following a cool down period and counseling. For students receiving Special Education services, an individualized Behavior Intervention Plan should be followed, developed or revised as needed. The following is an example of a section of a recess policy related to the removal of students: Teachers should exhaust every reasonable alternative before considering redirecting recess for academic or disciplinary purposes. A teacher frequently redirecting recess shall meet with campus administration to evaluate the effectiveness of this choice for the students(s) involved. TSHAC recommends that every local SHAC review the position statements below of organizations associated with children and youth, as well as cited research to prohibit the use of physical activity as punishment in the schools.
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Position Statements 1. National Association for Sport and Physical Education an association of the
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Administering or withholding physical activity as a form of punishment and/or behavior management is an inappropriate practice. NASPE opposes administering or withholding physical activity as a form of punishment and/or behavior management. School administrators, physical education teachers, classroom teachers, coaches, parents and others working with children and young adults play a critical role in providing meaningful physical activity experience. Therefore, teachers should see providing meaningful physical activity as a way to ensure that children and youth develop positive attitudes about physical activity and stop viewing physical activity as a punishment and/or behavior modification.
2. U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “Guidelines for School and Community Programs to Promote Lifelong Physical Activity Among Young People.”
Teachers, coaches, and other school and community personnel should not force participation in or withhold opportunities for physical activity as punishment. Using physical activity as a punishment risks creating negative associations with physical activity in the minds of young people. Withholding physical activity deprives students of health benefits important to their well-being.
3. Fit, Healthy and Ready to Learn National Association of State Boards of Education.
The overall learning climate of the school needs to consistently promote physical activity as positive and desirable. Staff should never punish students for bad behavior by requiring physical activity, such as doing push-ups or running laps.
4. California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
One of the prime goals of physical education programs is to provide students with positive experiences which will motivate them to pursue and develop active lifestyles. The practice of utilizing physical activity (running laps and doing calisthenics) as punishment develops student attitudes that are contrary to the stated objectives of CAHPERD. Teachers do not punish children with reading and then expect them to develop a joy for reading. Neither should teachers punish with exercise and expect children to develop a love of activity.
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5. National Conference of State Legislatures
School physical education programs offer the best opportunity to provide physical activity for all children and to teach them the skills and knowledge needed to establish and sustain an active lifestyle. Quality physical education offers learning opportunities, appropriate instruction, meaningful and challenging content. Recommended physical education program structure includes:
• Physical activity should never be used as punishment 6. Dakota County Public School, Minnesota
Strategies for Schools – Avoid using Physical Activity as punishment Goal: Physical activity, such as running laps or doing pushups, should not be used by school or community personnel as punishment. Withholding opportunities for physical activity (e.g. recess, physical education) as punishment also sends a negative message about the role and purpose of physical activity.
7. CANFIT California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program
CANFIT believes that promoting physical activity to youth can be best achieved by: “Providing options, keeping it simple, teaching it often and doing it right!” Among CANFIT’s Golden Rules for Physical Activity includes: Create an Environment that Fosters Participation by All
• Offer a variety of activities • Play games that involve all participants, not just a few • Do NOT use physical activity as punishment or reward. This can cause
youth to form negative associations with physical activity and be less inclined to participate.
References
(1) “Physical Activity Used as Punishment and/or Behavior Management,” Position Statement, 2009, National Association for Sport and Physical Education, an Association of the American Alliance of Health , Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, www.aahperd.org/naspe
(2) “Guidelines for School and Community Programs to Promote Lifelong Physical Activity Among Young People,” Centers for Disease Control, 1997, www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00046823.thm
(3) “The Move: 2010-2011 National Implementation of the U.S. Physical Activity Plan, National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity, www.ncppa.org
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(4) “The Association Between School-Based Physical Activity, Including Physical Education, and Academic Performance,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, July 2010, www.cdc.gov
(5) “Physical Education and Physical Activity for Children,” National Conference of State Legislatures, 2010, www.ncsl.org
(6) “Strategies for Schools – Avoid Using Physical Activity as Punishment,” Dakota County, Minnesota, 2006, www.dakotacounty.us
(7) Let’s Move Initiative, Active Schools, 2011, www.letsmove.gov (8) Health, Mental Health and Safety Guidelines for Schools, Physical Education,
www.nationalguidelines.org (9) The Physical Activity Matrix: Implementing the California after School Physical
Activity Guidelines. CANFIT, March 2010, www.canfit.org (10) “Fit, Healthy and Ready to Learn” National Association of State Boards of
Education, www.nasb.org
This guide was developed by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas School Health Advisory Committee. For additional information about the committee, go to www.dshs.state.tx.us/schoolhealth/shadvise.shtm. Links to external sites appearing in this guide are intended to be informational and do not represent an endorsement by the Texas Department of State Health Services. The sites also may not be accessible to people with disabilities. September 12, 2011
Scott & White Worth the Wait®
Educator Training
Tuesday, February 26th 8:00 a.m. – 4:00p.m.
McKenna Events Center 801 San Antonio St., New Braunfels, Texas
Speakers include: Dr. Dorothy Overman and
District Attorney Jennifer Tharp
Registration and Light breakfast
7:30a.m.-8:00a.m
**Lunch on your own**
More information: Suzie Dionne (830)643-4162
