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School Wellness Council Toolkit

This guide was created as a resource for school wellness councils to convene, plan and implement their action plans. The tools and other tips contained in this toolkit are meant to coordinate with other Healthy Schools Program resources and the technical assistance provided by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

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More than 6.7 million people are employed by public school systems in the United States. This large workforce is charged with one of the nation’s most critical functions – preparing our young people to become successful and productive citizens. Thus, the conditions that affect the health of these employees also influence the health and learning of students. Protecting the physical and mental health of school employees is integral to protecting the health of students and ensuring their academic success.

What can schools do to improve school employee wellness?

• Identify a wellness leader or committee.
• Obtain support from administration for developing a school employee wellness program.
• Complete a school employee wellness needs assessment with staff and create an action plan that includes opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity.
• Create opportunities for physical activity and healthy eating by designing a school employee wellness program.

How can you convince your employer?

• Health insurance expenses are the fastest growing cost component for employers. Since 2000, employment-based health insurance premiums have increased 87%, and premiums for employer sponsored health insurance have been rising four times faster on average than workers’ earnings.
• The United States spent approximately $2.0 trillion on health care, or $6,697 per person in 2005, which is more than a 30% increase from 2001. By 2015, health care spending in the United States is projected to reach $4.0 trillion.

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