#wischat Archive
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Sunday April 3, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Welcome to the latest edition of . Tonight's topic is Student and Staff Wellness Programs
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Please begin by introducing yourself and let us know where you are joining us from tonight.
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John Gunnell, Principal of Jack Young Middle School in Baraboo, Wisconsin
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We will be following a Q1, Q2 ... A1, A2 format. Remember to include in all of your tweets
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Principal of in Onalaska.
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Q1: Does your school district currently offer some type of official wellness program for school employees?
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We do have a robust employee wellness program for employees. Partner w/ YMCA for expert help.
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Forgot to say A1 https://t.co/YcpFZHWWBd
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We do have a robust employee wellness program for employees. Partner w/ YMCA for expert help.
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A1 Employees get a $300 stipend at end of year for completing wellness activities.
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A1 Yes we can earn up to $250 in gift cards of course you still get taxed on them
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Q2: Does your insurance offer financial incentives for staff members to participate in wellness activities outside the workplace?
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Hello - sorry I'm late! Brett, music/band teacher
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A2 yes if you enter a race, gym and we also get a fitbit
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A1 We have a wellness committee with monthly activities. is our leader & does a great job! https://t.co/RHpkNBs2Ef
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Q1: Does your school district currently offer some type of official wellness program for school employees?
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A2 Incentives can be done on own or thru dist sponsored wellness activities.
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A2 We are able to get online and phone health coaching for gift cards. https://t.co/wIJhH85eRZ
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Q2: Does your insurance offer financial incentives for staff members to participate in wellness activities outside the workplace?
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Nice. We gave away pedometers a long time ago when those were new. Fitbit would be great.
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A2 If we have a Twitter profile pic in running gear, we get $500.
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A2: Yes, both in reduced rates and in discounts/ability to earn gift cards, etc.
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A1: Yes - sponsors activities throughout the year (often in conjunction w/district health ins.)
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I may need to come to Onalaska. Or I could send you a running shirt and we could split it.
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It's how I express my admiration for
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Q3: Does your school offer any type of Employee Assistance Program to assist staff with mental health related issues?
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A3 We do have EAP through Gundersen Health. Added it about 4 years ago.
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A3 Yes we have a really high quality EAP that is not only available but promoted
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Wow! I don't know what to say about that. I just wish I knew how to fish like you.
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Talking employee wellness programs right now at . Join in even if you are not a Sconnie.
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A3 We do not... or at least not that I know of. Very cool to see that others do offer it.
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A3 EAP is part of our insurance benefits. https://t.co/GcU11K7Q1C
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Q3: Does your school offer any type of Employee Assistance Program to assist staff with mental health related issues?
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A3: We have had an EAP for several years now. It provides a ton of services to staff members at a relatively low cost.
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A3.5 I might need that EAP after tonights
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Q4: What type of school based wellness activities or programs are provided for students in your school and/or school district?
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A4 We have a running club, but our PE program is top notch & provides students wellness at least 2X a week. https://t.co/ndRD1lcsPq
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Q4: What type of school based wellness activities or programs are provided for students in your school and/or school district?
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A4 We have Tasty Tuesday for kids to try new foods, gardens on school grounds, Farm to School presos, Fun Run.
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A4 Much attention is focused on snacks in classroom/school. Ss have post-lunch recess time to get active + phy ed class.
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A4: There are a number of different wellness/health based opportunities that are offered to students throughout the school year.
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Do kids bring their own snacks to school?
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A4 we have a sweet ropes course group and students can sign up for flextime in the weightroom or fieldhouse but nothing formal
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Some recent wellness options for students included yoga, mindfulness, running club, after school weightlifting and boot camp.
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Same for us in . School provided must meet reqs. Many kids just bring crackers.
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Q5: What are some innovative practices that are taking place in Health/Physical Education classes in your school and/or district?
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A5 Our high school has shifted PE to life long healthy activities and away from competitive sports.
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A5: We are piloting a personalized PE class based on individual goal setting and tracking of self selected health + fitness goals.
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A5 Our 7th and 8th graders have PE daily in 1st and 4th quarters. Not an elective anymore. https://t.co/g6b3UdWef5
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Q5: What are some innovative practices that are taking place in Health/Physical Education classes in your school and/or district?
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A5 Very cool 2 see change in PE since I was in school ages ago...much more focus on personal wellness, stretching/flexibility, etc.
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A5: One of our PE teachers has been working to develop this personalized PE program. It has been well received by participants.
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A5 Limited normal competitive sports. CC skiing, archery, roller blading, dance routines. Not just your regular PE anymore.
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Our 6th 7th and 8th graders are required to take PE every other day all year long. It is not an elective course.
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Our 7th and 8th graders are also required to take Health every other day for a semester.
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We do that in 2nd and 3rd quarters. Healthy lifestyle is the focus.
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Q6: In what ways does your school/school district provide comprehensive support for students facing chronic health related issues?
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A6 I have face to face meetings with families to determine the levels of support and we plan together. https://t.co/cDlBTpqedK
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Q6: In what ways does your school/school district provide comprehensive support for students facing chronic health related issues?
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It begins with a desire to remove barriers by breaking down traditional practices and mindsets.
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Q7: How does your school/school district provide support for students with significant attendance related issues?
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A6 PLC's meet 2x's/wk to discuss Ss needs, and I know admin/couns./psych meet as well
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A7 Always wonder w/elem. & mid.schl. kids if attendance/tardies are due to kid or parent
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A7: It begins with relationships. It is important to get to the heart of the issue.
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Q8: What role do community based organizations play in developing wellness related programs for students and/or staff?
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Relationships with students and their families are the key, John.
