Minutes for 9/26/05

School Health Advisory Committee

 

Present:  Lola Noyes, Lu Turmel, Kathy Gardner, Coralie Collins, Tom Treece, Shaun Driscoll, Jesse Carpenter, Shannon Friel, Bryan Hirschman, Miranda O’Neill (arrived 8AM), Nancy Lynn, Jack Revoir (arrived 8:20), Chris Liff (arrived 8:30)

 

Mtg began 7:30

 

Meeting began with introductions. Highlights of work done last year discussed.  Discussed need for subcommittee to follow-up on cafeteria oversight to ensure compliance with the nutrition policy adopted 6/2005. 

New Business: 

            1.  Fit Club - Jesse Carpenter led a group in the spring.  Had 16 students

                        enrolled.  Six students completed the program successfully over the

                        fifteen weeks and received PE credit.  Are in hopes of offering a

                        female group again this fall and male group in the spring. Funding

                        sources being investigated.  Nancy Lynn, Jesse Carpenter, and Katelyn

                        Foster, student, met with the boosters club to ask for funding.  Group

                        willing to grant $1,000 for materials only and divided between two         groups. Facilitators needing to clarify whether the funds could also be used as stipends for guest speakers.  Other possible sources being          explored: 

                                    Blue Cross/Blue Shield

                                    Lions Club

                                    Children’s Trust Fund

                                    National Life

                                    NSB

                                    Altrussa Club

                                    Barre Elks

                        Jesse reports will need $3,800 to run both groups.

            2.  NECI - Tom willing to follow-up with Marc Sinclair who spoke with NECI

                        last year when discussed having them come and provide healthy foods

                        demonstration for students and ? samples.

            3.  Fall Hike - Discussed having an employee hike for anyone interested.

                        Tentative date:  10/18/05 after school to Spruce Mtn. Talked about

                        the East Barre trails.  JROTC considering hosting a 5K race with walk

                        or run option. Spoke briefly about also considering a bike category.

                        Jesse and Shaun agreed to work on this. Nancy to put out info. sheets

                        on employee hike.

            4.  Stress Reduction Activities:

                        Discussed consideration of a school-wide healthy activity.  Group

                        wondered if we could get a 1/2 day for next year.  Brainstormed having

                        keynote speaker in AM followed by organized physical activities of

                        various levels of intensity.  Other organized activities suggested: 

                        snow shoeing,  a tennis night, blood pressure and cholesterol screening,

                        night skiing, organized trip to Bolton Adventure Center.

            5.  Gardening/Composting -

                        Tom spoke with Tom Sabo and discussed how another group built a

                        greenhouse.  He will speak with Tom to discuss their funding sources.                            Discussed how group feels there needs to be close working

                        relationship with the Tech Center Food Trades.

 

Next Mtg:  Thursday, October 27th, 7:30 - 8:15 in room 6.

                        Agenda to include invitation for Joseph Keifer to attend/speak.

 

Mtg adjourned:  9:15 AM