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School
Health Council
- Purpose of the school
health council
- Members to include
on a school health council
- Functions of a school
health council
- Checklist for forming
a school health council
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Purpose
of a School Health Council
- To solicit input from
professionals and lay members
- To represent diversity
of opinions in the community
- To advise and make
recommendations to the school board
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Members
of a School Health Council
- School staff
- School-based student
health care center professionals
- Community health care
professionals
- Hospitals
- Human service agencies
- Community government
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Functions
of a School Health Council
- Provides visibility
for school health
- Facilitates parent
and community involvement
- Advocates for school
health
- Provides a forum for
discussion of health issues
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More
Functions of a
School Health Council
- Helps recruit community
health resources
- Facilitates understanding
of schools and community segments
- Handles public relations
- Facilitates innovation
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Checklist
for Forming a
School Health Council
- Gather information
about council functions.
- Define the role of
council.
- Develop criteria for
participation.
- Prepare a list of
possible representatives.
- Invite designated
representatives.
- Plan the first meeting.
- Assume a long-term
commitment.
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