Gallatin Gateway School Educating the Future

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