Appendix I-5 District Content Outlines

School Health Policies and Practices Study (SHPPS)

Health Education

District Questionnaire Content

Health Education Standards

Elementary, Middle, and High School Instruction

• Health education standards for each school level

• Health topics for student instruction

• Resources provided by the district

• Health education requirements

• Required education and certifications for health education staff

Staffing and Professional Development

• Requirements for continuing education credits

• District-provided professional development on health topics and teaching methods

Collaboration with District-Level Staff and Outside Organizations

Health Education Program Promotion and Evaluation

Health Education Coordinator

• Educational background

• Certifications

School Health Policies and Practices Study (SHPPS)

Physical Education and Activity

District Questionnaire Content

Physical Education Standards

Elementary, Middle, and High School Instruction

• Physical education standards for each school level

• Physical education requirements

• Student exemption from physical education

• Physical education curriculum

• Resources provided by the district

• Student assessment

• Fitness testing

• Required education and certifications for physical education staff

• Physical activity breaks and recess

Physical Education for Students with Disabilities

Use of Protective Gear

Physical Activity and Discipline

Staffing and Professional Development

• Requirements for continuing education credits

• District-provided professional development on physical education topics

Collaboration with District-Level Staff and Outside Organizations

Physical Education Program Promotion and Evaluation

Interscholastic Sports

• Requirements for interscholastic sports coaches and volunteer athletic aides

• Policies related to concussion in student athletes

Physical Education Coordinator

• Educational background

• Certifications

School Health Policies and Practices Study (SHPPS)

Health Services

District Questionnaire Content

Student Health Records

Required Immunizations

Tuberculosis Screening and Testing

Procedures for Student Medications

Funding/Medicaid

• Funding for standard health services

• Schools serving as Medicaid providers

Collaboration with District-Level Staff and Outside Organizations

School Health Services Program Evaluation

Data Reporting Requirements

• Injuries

• Illnesses

• Weight status (BMI)

• Attendance/absenteeism

Standard Precautions

Student Health Screening

Other Services

• Other services provided to students

• School nurse participation in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Individualized Health Plans (IHPs)

Staffing Characteristics and Professional Development

• Required education and licensure for school nurses

• Maximum student-to-school nurse ratio

• District-provided professional development on health services topics

School-based Health Center Services

Services at Other Sites

Health Services Coordinator

• Educational background

• Licensure

School Health Policies and Practices Study (SHPPS)

Nutrition Services

District Questionnaire Content

Menu Planning and Food Ordering

• Methods used to plan school menus and evaluate nutritional content

• Food procurement contracts

Food Preparation

• Reduction or substitution of ingredients

• Fat-reducing techniques to prepare meat, poultry, and vegetables

• Use of HACCP-based recipes

Collaboration with District-Level Staff and Outside Organizations

Nutrition Services Program Promotion and Evaluation

District Wellness Policy

Staffing and Professional Development

• Required education, credentials, and certifications for district food service directors and school food service managers

• District-provided professional development on nutrition services topics

Nutrition Services and Child Nutrition Requirements and Recommendations

• Policies to offer breakfast and lunch to students

• Requirements or recommendations about types of foods offered

• Availability of “junk foods” at school

• Availability of fruits, vegetables, or whole grain foods at school

• Requirements or recommendations about healthful beverages

• Requirements or recommendations about brand-name fast foods Unplanned school dismissal or school closure

• Policies regarding the use of food or food coupons as rewards

District Food Services Director

• Educational background

• Credentials and certifications

School Health Policies and Practices Study (SHPPS)

Healthy and Safe School Environment

District Questionnaire Content

General School Environment

• Dress codes and identification badges

• School security

• Use of personal communication devices, such as cell phones

• Standard distance for busing students

Transportation To and From School

• Polices that support or promote walking or biking to and from school

• Policies that support or promote the use of public transportation for student, faculty, and staff to travel to and from school

Joint Use Agreements

Violence Prevention

• Policies on gang activity

• Policies on bullying

• Policies on electronic aggression or cyber-bullying

Tobacco Use Prevention

• Policies prohibiting tobacco use by students, faculty, staff, and visitors on school property

• Policies prohibiting tobacco advertisements on school property or at school-sponsored events

• Policies prohibiting tobacco use during any school-related activity for students, faculty, staff and visitors

Student Drug Testing

Injury Prevention and Safety

• Inspection and maintenance of school equipment

• Student use of protective gear

• Playground safety and the use of playground monitors (for districts containing elementary schools)

• Sun safety

Physical School Environment

• District policies on building maintenance, indoor air quality, pest control, and chemicals

• Policies regarding inspection for and remediation of mold, lead, and PCBs

• Policies regarding school buses

• Polices regarding the use of low-emitting products

• Policies regarding water quality testing

• Policies regarding use of green design for new school facilities

• Policies regarding school siting

Crisis Preparedness, Response, and Recovery

• District plan to address crisis preparedness, response, and recovery

• Involvement of students, parents, community agencies, and other community members in the development and evaluation of the plan

Community Service and Service Learning

• Policies requiring students to participate in community service

• Participation in role model or mentoring programs (e.g., Big Brothers Big Sisters)

Foods and Beverages Available Outside of the School Meal Programs

• Policies on advertisements for soft drinks and junk food on school property

• Policies on prohibiting students access to vending machines

• Policies on the sale of soft drinks

Professional Development for School Faculty and Staff

School Health Coordination

• School health councils, committees, or teams

• District-level school improvement plans

• District coordinator of health and safety policies and activities

School Health Policies and Practices Study (SHPPS)

Mental Health and Social Services

District Questionnaire Content

Provision of Services

• Policies regarding student assistance programs and student support teams

• Policies regarding mental health or social services staff participation in the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Individualized Health Plans (IHPs), and 504 plans

• Funding for mental health and social services

Collaboration with District-Level Staff and Outside Organizations

Mental Health and Social Services Program Promotion and Evaluation

Staffing Characteristics

• Required education and certifications of newly hired school counselors, psychologists, and social workers

• Maximum student-to- counselor ratio

Professional Development Offered to Mental Health, Social Services, or Other School Staff

Services Provided at Other Sites

Mental Health and Social Services Coordinator

• Educational background

• Certifications

School Health Policies and Practices Study (SHPPS)

Faculty and Staff Health Promotion

District Questionnaire Content

Health Insurance

Required Examinations and Screenings Prior to and During Employment

• Physical health examinations

• Drug testing

• Tuberculosis screening and testing

• Influenza vaccinations

Health Promotion Activities and Services

• Health screenings

• Other activities and services

• Physical activity programs, facilities, and equipment

Employee Assistance Programs

Health Risk Appraisals

Off-site Health Promotion Activities

Planning and Coordination

• Needs assessments

• Incentives for participation in faculty and staff health promotion programs

• District-level collaboration with other district-level staff and outside agencies or organizations

• Coordinator of health promotion activities and services