Wellness Advisory Committee
MERSD Wellness Advisory Committee
The Manchester Essex Regional Schools Wellness Advisory Committee is a group that includes caregivers, teachers, school staff, students, and/or members of the community. This group will focus on a holistic approach to wellness that includes but is not limited to:
- Social Emotional Learning
- Physical Health and Nutrition
- Mental Health
- Comprehensive Health and Physical Education instruction
The committee will focus on the health and well-being of everyone in schools, assessing wellness policies and practices, setting and monitoring goals, and identifying and completing action items. Based on Massachusetts mandates (105 CMR 215.000), the wellness advisory committee must meet at least 4 times per year (or quarterly.)
2023-24 Wellness Committee Agendas
2024-2025 Wellness Committee Agendas
2025-2026 Wellness Committee Agendas
Wellness Advisory Committee Goals:
- Provide recommendations for Wellness Policy Updates
- Explore recently released Comprehensive Health & PE Frameworks
- Curate supports and resources for community to support wellness
Wellness Advisory Committee Members:
|
Name |
Role |
|
Linda Crosby |
Community Member |
|
Brittney Burgess |
Parent/Community Member |
|
Jessie Palm |
Regional Social Worker |
|
Theresa Whitman |
Parent/School Committee Member |
|
Luke Boria |
Elementary PE Teacher |
|
Alina Franklin |
Social Worker |
|
Cami Molinare |
Athletic Director |
|
Amanda Rumble |
School Adjustment Counselor |
|
Kim Provost |
Essex Principal/SEL Coordinator |
|
Heather Leonard |
Director of Curriculum |