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District Wellness Council

The District Wellness Council recommends, reviews, and advises on the development and implementation of district policies that address student health and wellness. BPS takes a comprehensive approach to reviewing and incorporating changes in policy, curriculum, and operating procedures to promote healthy lifestyles and sustainable wellness practices for all students and staff. District Wellness Council members are appointed by the Superintendent and are required to attend four open meetings during the school year. These meetings are open to the public.

School Year 2024-2025 Council Meetings

Meetings will be held in the Bolling Building, 6th floor community room, from 3:00 - 5:00 PM on the following dates:

  • Thursday, October 24, 2024
  • Thursday, January 30, 2025
  • Thursday, March 27, 2025
  • Thursday, May 29, 2025

 Sign up here to join the District Wellness Council listserv and receive information about joining virtual meetings

Browse the listserv archive for meeting notes

Council Subcommittees

The District Wellness Council has formed workgroups of BPS community members and staff to focus the work of the council in each of the policy areas:

  • Cultural Proficiency
    • Tamika Estwick Buckmire, co-chair (BPS Opportunity Gaps)
    • Anjali Nath, co-chair (BPHC Child Adolescent Health Division)
  • School Food and Nutrition Promotion
    • Kelly Thompson, co-chair (BPS Food & Nutrition Services)
    • Sonia Carter, co-chair (BPHC Nutrition & Wellness)
  • Comprehensive Physical Activity and Physical Education
    • Jessica Greene, co-chair (BPS Physical Education)
    • Angie Craddock, co-chair (Harvard School of Public Health)
  • Comprehensive Health Education
    • Cheryl Todisco, co-chair (BPS Health Education)
    • Maria Melchondia, co-chair (MA-HPRED)
  • Healthy School Environment
    • TBD
  • Health Services
    • Djenny Lobo Lopes, co-chair (BPS School Health Services)
    • Mamadou Soumahoro, co-chair (BPHC School-Based Health Centers Program)
  • Safe and Supportive Schools
  • Staff Wellness

If you are interested in joining a subcommittee, please complete and submit this interest form. 

Wellness Policy

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Contact Us

Maryka Lier
Director, Wellness Policy & Promotions