If you are the coordinator of the school health advisory council, then I would like to congratulate you on taking this important position. I have to say though that I am somewhat jealous as a parent because the job is so much harder than it looks. My son is only in grade school and this job entails more than just talking to the teachers. Now the coordinator of the health board has to worry about getting the school ready for a new school year as well as ensuring that the school’s budget is able to cover many of the new expenses such as new students, new teachers and many other issues.
I am sure some parents feel that they have the answers: when it comes to their children’s health and safety. It is true that we can all do our part but when it comes down to it, parents need to have the power to make the decision on their child’s behalf. This is the school district’s responsibility to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for each student. And when problems arise, the school should be held accountable.
However, if the problems go too far: and the budget is not able to handle the additional costs, then the school may lose funds. This means less money for educational activities. The health cost is already being absorbed by the schools budget. If the budget is hit hard enough, then districts are forced to cut programs that are vital to the learning process for the students. This means classes that are used to teach important life lessons.
The school health advisory team: plays an integral role in the schools’ ability to provide services that keep children safe. These services include planning health events such as immunizations and visiting the doctor to ensure that the child is receiving the needed shots. These events are often funded through the community so that the extra costs are reduced for the community. Programs such as these provide the extra support for the school to provide services in order to help the most children.
Programs that focus on keeping: the children healthy on the inside also play a large part in the school’s budget. The school health advisory team consists of a nurse, a counselor, a medical assistant, physical education instructor, and a nurse practitioner. A physical education instructor is responsible for making sure the school has a program that promotes physical fitness for the entire student body. The nurse specializes in one specific illness and is responsible for tracking that illness and treating it when it appears. A medical assistant works under the guidance of a nurse and works with patients who have varying illnesses.
The coordinator of the school health advisory team: can also work with the school board and the school administrators. They do this through working with the parents of students and administrators before, during, and after the onset of a new health issue or illness. They are also responsible for implementing a long term prevention plan in case an illness or condition does appear.
The school must have a plan in place to handle any situation that arises as a result of a student’s health.
