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School Governance and Policy Change

School Governance and Policy Change. Martin Gonzalez, Assistant Executive Director California School Boards Association. Session Objectives. Background Levels of Engagement School Boards -- Role and Responsibilities School Health Research Findings. Background.

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School Governance and Policy Change

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  1. School Governance and Policy Change Martin Gonzalez, Assistant Executive Director California School Boards Association

  2. Session Objectives • Background • Levels of Engagement • School Boards -- Role and Responsibilities • School Health Research Findings

  3. Background • Of the roughly 1000 school boards in California about 10% are urban, 30% are suburban and 60% are rural. • Over 55% of all school districts have 2,500 students or less.

  4. Education Issues • Finances • No Child Left Behind • Academic Content Standards and Instructional Program • Assessment and Accountability • Before and After School Programs • Charter Schools

  5. Education Issues • Data and Data Driven Decision Making • English Language Learners • Facilities • Graduation Rates • Home to School Transportation • Local Control • Preschool

  6. Education Issues • Partnerships • Safety • School Based Medicaid • Special Education – Autism • Support Services • Teacher and Administrators

  7. Education Issues • School Wellness Policy • Childhood obesity (Nutrition, Physical Education and Activity) • Asthma / Indoor Air quality • Mental health • Oral health • School based health centers • Coordinated school health

  8. Who’s Who at the School District Level In general, school boards make policy and Superintendents implement policy.

  9. Role of the Board To ensure that school districts are responsive to the values, beliefs, and priorities of their communities.

  10. The Board’s Responsibilities Set Direction Establish the Structure Provide Support Ensure Accountability, and Engage and Lead the Community

  11. Need Development Monitor & Evaluate Adoption Implementation Policy Development Cycle

  12. School Health Services Research

  13. Impact of School Health Services Scoring Scale: 1 = Strongly Disagree 6 = Strongly Agree

  14. Top Tier Middle Tier Bottom Tier District Leadership Team Priorities Scoring Scale: 1 = Not a priority 6 = Top priority

  15. Demand for Health Services Medical Services Dental Services Mental Health Services Prevention / Mgmt of Chronic Illnesses Healthy Weight Services

  16. Factors Influencing Demand for Health Services 16

  17. 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Low Services Districts 72% 28% Medium Services Districts 57% 43% Medical Services 41% 59% High Services Districts Low Services Districts 80% 20% Medium Services Districts 62% 38% Dental / Oral Health Services High Services Districts 49% 51% Low Services Districts 60% 40% Mental Health Services Medium Services Districts 39% 61% High Services Districts 31% 69% Low Services Districts 62% 38% Prev/Mgmt of Chronic Illness Medium Services Districts 43% 57% High Services Districts 22% 78% Low Services Districts 45% 55% Healthy Weight Services Medium Services Districts 29% 71% High Services Districts 20% 80% Not at all likely Somewhat/Likely/Very Likely Likelihood of Expanding School Health Services

  18. Barriers to Providing School Health Services Systemic & Infrastructure Barriers Knowledge & Capacity Barriers Stakeholder Support Barriers Scoring Scale: 1 = Not a challenge 6 = Major challenge Other Barriers

  19. Policy Brief and Research Summary Report available: http://www.csba.org/EducationIssues/EducationIssues/Wellness.aspx 19

  20. Contact Information Martin Gonzalez Assistant Executive Director Governance and Policy Services California School Boards Association (916) 669-3340 mgonzalez@csba.org

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