jill hutson the rede group trails to success: working with school boards on school wellness policy
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Steps to Working with School Boards1. Understand the system2. Organize support and begin to
strategize
Organize support Who are stakeholders? Nutrition services staff Health & PE Teachers Parents Students Administrators SNAP- Ed Coordinators
STEP 2
Reach out to potential Supporters One-on-one meetings Personal emails Blast emails Networking
STEP 2
Steps to Working with School Boards1. Understand the system2. Organize support and begin to
strategize3. Do your homework
Do your homework
Learn about current policy Know the issue, inside and out Know the model policy Understand the chain of command Attend School Board meetings Get to know the school board and their
(individual) leanings on school wellness Understand opposing arguments
STEP 3
Steps to Working with School Boards1. Understand the system2. Organize support and begin to
strategize3. Do your homework4. Prepare a solid rationale
Prepare a Solid RationalePrepare a solid rationale Explain why school wellness policies are
critical Speak to cost
Find examples/testimonials of other districts
STEP 4
Steps to Working with School Boards1. Understand the system2. Organize support and begin to
strategize3. Do your homework4. Prepare a solid rationale5. Present and pass the policy
Present the policy
Get the policy on the School Board agenda
Present to the policy Pack the room Alert supporters about the meeting Select spokes people carefully Make sure your message is clear and
consistent
STEP 5
Steps to Working with School Boards1. Understand the system2. Organize support and begin to
strategize3. Do your homework4. Prepare a solid rationale5. Present and pass the policy6. Ensure high-compliance