School Wellness Councils

  • Boston Public Schools understands that physical, social, and emotional well-being and positive development are inextricably linked with academic success. School-based wellness councils are the primary engines for creating safe, healthy, and sustaining learning environments at each school. School Wellness Councils act as a shared leadership team to implement the District Wellness Policy and wellness-related policies at each school. All Boston Public Schools are required to establish and maintain a school-based Wellness Council.

    School-based Wellness Councils must, annually:

    • Convene at least 4 times per year (though monthly meetings are recommended)
    • Review wellness-related policies in the 8 policy areas
    • Complete an assessment of their school health environment
    • Write a Wellness Action Plan for the school year based on the assessment
    • Implement the Wellness Action Plan 

    WELLNESS ACTION PLAN

    Wellness Councils are responsible for assessing the school on implementation of the District Wellness Policy, developing a Wellness Action Plan, and implementing the Wellness Action Plan. A Wellness Action Plan is a dynamic tool to guide a school’s wellness work and is a required component of the Quality School Improvement Plan (QSP). Wellness Action Plans are due on November 15, 2024. 

    SY24-25 School Wellness Action Plan Goals

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    Check out our new videos to support wellness councils in creating a plan and working together to improve well-being in their school.

    Technical assistance can be provided for starting a Wellness Council, improving Wellness Council functionality, completing the Alliance’s Healthy School Program Assessment, writing a Wellness Action Plan, and other school wellness initiatives. Short-term technical assistance usually involves one or two sessions in-person or via phone or email.

    The Wellness Council Coaching Program helps school leaders and staff who need more assistance in starting a wellness council or implementing a specific part of the Wellness Policy. Coaching is a longer-term relationship with your school that involves at least 3 meetings and monthly check-ins to provide assistance that meets your school’s needs.

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