AGENDA
February 4, 2009
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Juneau Capitol Fahrenkamp Room
- Todd Brocious – Department of Education & Early Development, Division of Teaching & Learning, Alaska’s school systems span thousands of miles with a total of over 130,000 students in those many schools. The vital need for health within the school infrastructure across the state has been proven by research.
- Patty Owen - Department of Health & Social, Health Education Liaison. Alaska’s Schools by themselves cannot solve the most serious health and social problems. Statistics and trends from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey show indicators of risks that must be addressed.
- Darlene Triplett - Superintendent of Dillingham Schools and other Community Members will tell about that community’s outstanding multiple programs to improve student activity and nutrition.
- Linda Coate – Department of Education and Early Development, Child Nutrition Service Coordinator. A variety of nutritious, appealing and affordable meals is essential for Alaskan students.
- Sharon Vaissiere - Director, Health & Physical Education, Anchorage School District and Elementary Health Educator. Anchorage’s School District has a health educator program in all Anchorage elementary schools.
- Russell Stevens – Department of Public Health. Physical Education promotes activities and sports that all students enjoy and can pursue throughout their lives.
- Diane Casto – DHSS, Division of Behavioral Health, Manager. Prevention and Early Intervention Services. Counseling and Psychological Services are services to improve students' mental, emotional, and social health.
For information on where to call to listen to the teleconference, to be sent other Health Caucus information, please contact our office at 1-800-922-3875.
Representative Sharon Cissna