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2005 Excellence in Coordinated School Health Recognition Awards Program Winner School Counseling, Physical and Behavioral Health Services - Outstanding Leadership Awards Union 74 Union 74, with strong administrative and superintendent support, has long maintained quality school counseling programs and comprehensive physical and behavioral health services. The communities have supported budgets for a high ratio of school nurses to students and a school-based health center that is located at Lincoln Academy. The school-based health services reach into the elementary schools. There is excellent enrollment in the school-based health center and students without health insurance can obtain health services though a grant and other innovative funding sources. Good coordination of health services within the district help to institute a seamless approach to student health services. Students expressed confidence and comfort with the health services and school counseling program. School health policies are comprehensive and staff has the opportunity to participate in policy development through the Coordinated School Health Program Leadership Team. Families, students and staff are kept informed of school health policies. Efforts to ease the transitioning of students from elementary to high school has made this process a positive experience for students. For the quality and coordinated program that exists among the various Union 74 elementary schools and with Lincoln Academy, we proudly present the exemplary school counseling and physical and behavioral health services award. Maureen Lamb Maureen has been Union 74’s school health coordinator for 4 years. She has developed a School Health Advisory Council and a Coordinated School Health Leadership Team which work as governing bodies to address the concerns in the area of School Counseling, Physical and Behavioral Services. Maureen looks at the big picture. She seeks out alternative funding sources for this program as well as support for all of the staff who make a difference in the lives of our students. The Coordinated School Health Program has also allowed Union 74 to offer professional development to the school counselors and nursing staff. Erica (Ricki) Waltz Ricki Waltz believes in Lincoln Academy’s school-based health center model. Through diligence, support and advocacy, Ricki has woven the school-based health center program into the fabric of Union 74. She has developed a K-12 counseling program with Sweetser, increased the dental health program and worked with the school nurses to support their daily activities. She also serves as co-chair of the School Health Advisory Council and is a member of the Coordinated School Health Leadership Team. Dr. Steve Feder, M.D. Dr. Steve Feder is a tireless advocate for the School-based Health Center and is committed to the health and well-being of students. As the Medical Director for the program, his support at the medical level has created a large commitment from Miles Memorial Hospital for the School-Based Health Center programs. He also is a spokesman for the program to fellow physicians throughout the state. Steve serves on Union 74’s School Health Advisory Council and has committed to being a co-author to the local Wellness Policy. |
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