Intent (the “why”):
The intent of the Whole Child Committee is to be:
- Guided by the five tenets of ASCD’s Whole Child Approach to Education, provide framework and guidance for ways in which GGS can best support its students.
- Healthy
- Safe
- Engaged
- Supported
- Challenged
Scope (the “what”):
- Annually evaluate the District’s School Wellness Plan.
- Utilize the District’s Strategic Plan & Goals as a guide to determine areas of focus/need.
- Use such tools as surveys, evaluate how well the District is serving its students.
- Assist in reviewing, evaluating, and recommending supplemental curriculum materials/programs (ex: maturation classes, mental health wellness programs, nutritional programs).
Approach (the “how”):
- Meet at least four times per year.
- Members will be appointed by the Chairperson of the GGS Board and will have no school decision-making or spending authority.
- The WCC agenda will be provided to the District Clerk no less than four business days prior to a scheduled meeting so that it can be publicly posted. The District Clerk will post approved minutes on the school webpage.
- Ongoing need, scope, and members of the advisory committee will be reviewed annually by the GGS Board.
Committee Members (the “who”):
- One GGS Board Trustee
- Superintendent
- School Counselor
- Student Support Specialist
- Classroom Teacher
- Administrative Secretary
- Two parents/guardians
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Mary Thurber, Trustee
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Kelly Henderson, Superintendent
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Erica Clark, Administrator
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Spencer Kirkemo, Teacher
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Mariel Warren, Teacher
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Lilly Thorstad, Teacher
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Nickole Barnes, Teacher
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Melissa Melton, Parent
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Carrie Ash, Parent