August 20, 2020 minutes

Social & Emotional Support Committee

MINUTES

Agenda Item
Discussion
Action
Resolution
Next Steps

1. Survey Draft

  • Discussion
    Include space for comment and input
  • Listed items mentioned at previous committee meeting
  • Positive responses to a walking club

Action

  •  Connect with people to run workshops/   sessions: Physical Activity/Art
  • Edits:
    • a) Add submissions
    • b) Make ranking 1-5

Resolution

  • There is enough interest that a Walking Club should be developed

Next Steps

  •  Make edits
  • Get approval to disseminate
  • Create Walking Club
  • Reach out to Artist Consortium

2. Mental Health Support

Discussion

  • Waiting on union to follow up
  • No District wide EAP program
  • Cannot violate privacy laws

Next Steps

  • Hound NYSUT
  • Compile list of what plans offer

3. Webseries

  • Proposal just submitted

     Next Steps

  • Review proposal
  • Discuss at next call

4. Weekly Newsletter

Discussion

  • Music link embedding capabilities
  • Chad volunteered to submit music
  • Received positive feedback
  • Does not have to be long (can even begin with uplifting quotes and music)

Resolution

  • There is enough support that a Weekly Newsletter should be developed

Next Steps

  • Need to determine authorship
  • ·Need to determine method of distribution

5. Drum Circle

Discussion

  • Can be done virtually
  • Different models/options available
  • Virtual and outdoor options
  • Drums available for usage if not owned
  • Available volunteers willing to assist

Resolution

  • There is enough logistical framework to a drum circle

Next Steps

  • Chad will take lead
  • Logistics to be worked out with volunteers

6. Quiet space for teachers

Discussion

  • Escaping to a quiet area can be therapeutic and good for mental health
  • Not all schools may be able to provide such a space
  • If there is interest from teachers this should be further explored

     7. Calendar of options

  • Many ideas have received positive feedback
  • Interests may vary
  • Create a calendar that focuses on one activity for a set period of time (weekly/biweekly/monthly)
  • Every series is a new activity

Resolution

  •  Survey can provide guidance on options offered

Next Steps

  • Wait on survey results

Respectfully Submitted by:  Fareed Michelen

 

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