School Wellness Committee

On December 8, the School Wellness Committee received an overview of PAUSD mental health programs, services, and partnerships, including SEL, in-house school-based programs, ERMHS, Wellness Centers, therapeutic services, and community partners like Uwill. Members discussed using data to guide action, amplifying student feedback, involving students in outreach, and embedding mental health education across classrooms and Advisory/SELF. The committee also reviewed family education programs, such as Screenagers and Jed Foundation workshops, to support student well-being. Work will continue at the next meeting on January 14 to further strengthen student and family engagement and promote a culture of wellness.

On November 10, the School Wellness Committee continued its work on Student Voice & Communication and Staff & Family Education, keeping student well-being central. Members reviewed Panorama survey data, noting strong supportive relationships and improvements in emotion regulation, while identifying secondary teacher-student relationships as an area for site-level attention. In small groups, the committee began shaping actionable goals and immediate steps, which will inform the January board meeting and guide strategies for the year. The next meeting is December 8, 2025.

The School Wellness Committee refined its focus for the year, prioritizing Staff & Family Education and Student Voice & Communication, with program review as a potential third area. Members reviewed student feedback from Panorama survey data and discussed strategies to support student well-being. The committee will next develop actionable goals and strategies, with the following meeting on November 10, 2025.

The School Wellness Committee held its first meeting on September 8, 2025. The committee, including students, staff, families, board members, and community partners, will advise the district on wellness programs and policies. The meeting focused on introductions and priorities for the year, including centering student voice, supporting staff and family education, reviewing programs, and engaging community resources. The committee will meet monthly, with the next meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025.