This study will attempt to look at the effects of backpacks on students. The question was raised as to where do we go with the backpack issue, now that it is seen that there is a lack of faculty support. It was suggested that the committee continue to confront PTAs, SGCs, etc. Ways to limit pesticides in our children's environment -inside and out. The committee is requesting information from Lincoln Center as to what each pesticide service is providing at every individual school.
Teachers also keep many different pesticides in the classrooms.
There are some different programs available. It was mentioned that schools could provide more rules, such as at Glenwood where a student is only allowed to get one dessert. Some wondered how things like potato chips ever became part of the school lunch menu. We will form a subcommittee to pursue guidelines for nutrition and nutrition education. Last September, Innes Dellea presented a proposal to go along with the current fifth grade program in health education.