Wellness Committee

Research shows that there is a strong association between the school wellness policy and practice with student diet, activity and weight. Strong wellness policies yield positive outcomes such as fewer behavioral problems, increased attendance, higher scores on assessments and increased graduation rates.

Dates and Notes

Action Plan

Members

Christine Jostock, Byron Public Schools Social Worker
Debby Frank, Taher Food Service
Jaclyn Nigon, Byron Middle School, and High School Nurse
Jeff Wytaske, Byron School Age Child Care Coordinator
Jennifer Dole, Byron Community Education Director & District Wellness Coordinator
Matt Kaderly, Byron High School Teacher
Jason Rizzo, Byron Intermediate School Physical Education Teacher
Isaac Jestus, Byon High School Teacher
Jo Anne Judge-Dietz, PHN, MA, Olmsted County
Dr. Mike Neubeck, Byron Public Schools Superintendent
Katelyn Allen, Byron Primary School Kindergarten Teacher, Staff Wellness Coordinator
Amanda Durnen, Byron Primary School Principal
Richard Swanson, Byron Middle School Principal
Byron School Board Member
Jessica Denter, Byron Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Coordinator
Michaeleen Burroughs, Registered Dietician

Past Notes

Meeting Dates for 2022-2023

February 1, 4:00-5:30
1. Notes
May 24, 4-5:30.
1. Notes

Meeting Dates for 2021-2022

September 29, 2021, 4:00-5:00 Google Hangout
1. Notes from 9/29/21
January 26, 2022, 4:00-5:00 Google Hangout
1. Notes from 1/26/22
April 13, 2022, from 4:00-5:00 Google Hangout
1. Notes from 4/20/22

Meeting Dates for 2020-2021

October 21, 4:00-5:00 Virtual Meeting via Google Hangout
1. Notes from 10/21/20
February 24, 2021 4:00-5:00 Virtual Meeting via Google Hangout
1. Notes from 2/24/21
June 23, 2021, from 4:00-5:00 Virtual Meeting via Google Hangout
1. Notes from 6/23/21

Meeting Dates for 2019-20

10/9/2019, 4:00-5:30 @DACS Building
Notes from 10/9/2019
1/8/2020, 4:00-5:30 @DACS Building
Notes from 1/8/2020
3/18/2020, 4:00-5:30 @DACS Building rescheduled to 5/20/20, 3-4 PM (virtual meeting)

Assessment Tools and Data

Research/Policy Ruling

Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the current research and policy ruling.

Correlation between academic achievement and healthy eating/physical activity:

References on the correlation between learning and health are available at:

Teacher and Parent Resources

The resources below are examples for staff and families to use that were created by outside agencies. As such, some of the suggestions may not entirely align with the Byron Student Wellness policy. Refer back to the district policy for clarification or contact the building administration with questions.

Byron Documentation

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