The Village of Cashton, Cashton Public Schools, and Scenic Bluffs Community Health Center joined together to improve community health and wellness. They hired a Director of Activities and Wellness to coordinate programming and access to school facilities. Funding comes from the school district, village, and health center. By collaborating across sectors, they aim to address health at both the individual and community level through increased physical activity, health education, and social support programs.

1. Title: Building Healthy Communities in the 21st Century
Description: The story of how Cashton Public Schools,
Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers, and the Village
of Cashton joined forces to increase quality of life for the
kids and families of the greater Cashton area. The
session not only address the staffing, programming, and
management of the health and wellness initiative, but
also how the school board governed the project.
Presenters:
Dr. Bradford G. Saron, District Administrator of Cashton
Public Schools
Mari Freiberg, Executive Director of Scenic Bluffs
Community Health Center

2. Introduction
A Story of Leadership and Cooperation

3. Driver of Change

4. School Board Governance
National School Board Association
Key Work of School Boards

5. The Partners The V
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6. 21st Century Learning Standards
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7. Healthy People 2010 & 2020
Implementing efforts made
in community settings to
provide social support for
increasing physical activity
is based on strong
evidence of their
effectiveness in increasing
physical activity and
improving physical fitness
among adults.
The creation of or
enhanced access to
places for physical
activity is based on
strong evidence of their
effectiveness in
increasing physical
activity and improving
physical fitness.

9. Patients with Exercise Status

10. Patients with Regular Exercise

11. Mutual Obstacles

12. School Board Governance
National School Board Association
Key Work of School Boards
•School Board’s
Idea
•Misalignment
•Assign the
Expectations

13. Our Opportunity
• Three entities in one, rural community sharing a
single goal of improving the health of community
members is ground-breaking.
• By bringing together community leaders, we set
the standard for how our Village implements
community-wide programs aimed at addressing
overall health improvement.

14. The Partnership
Cashton Public Schools
Health Literacy for
Kids, Families, Staff
SBCHC
Better
Awareness
and Able to Access School Facilities,
Village of Cashton Able to Better Implement
Recreation
for Preventative Programming
Residents
Better Quality of Life

15. Intergovernmental Agreement
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE
CASHTON SCHOOL DISTRICT AND
THE VILLAGE OF CASHTON
RE: PURCHASE OF DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES AND WELLNESS.
This is an Agreement by and among the School Board of the Cashton School District
and the Village of Cashton. The School Board of the Cashton School District has
agreed to allow the Village of Cashton to purchase director of activities and wellness
services from the Cashton School District, as set forth below, pursuant to Section
66.0301 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Each participating governmental entity, pursuant to
Section 66.0301, Wis. Stat., and a resolution authorizing participation adopted by its
school board and village board, agrees to the following:
I. Purpose
The participating governmental entities intend to allow the Village of Cashton to purchase director of
activities and wellness services from the Cashton School District.
II. Plan of Operation
A. Description of Duties: The Director of Activities and Wellness Services under contract with the
Cashton School District will perform duties related to the provision and coordination of activities and
wellness services, as set forth in the administrative contract dated, for both the Village of Cashton
and the Cashton School District. The Director of Activities and Wellness Services employment
contract year, shall be considered as twelve months running from July 1, to June 30, and shall
contain two hundred and sixty (260) working days.

16. School Comm
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•Overall Game Management irecto
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•Scheduling Referees Wellne f Activities
•Scheduling Transportation ss and
•Rescheduling Games
•Managing the Facilities
Calendar Clinic
•Managing Supplies/Equip •Planning/Execution of
•Communicating with Athletic Community Events
Staff/Parents/Students •Expand Recreation
Director
Opportunities
Village (Seniors/Adults)
•Coaching/Game Management •Managing Volunteers
•Scheduling Competitions •Research/Writing Grants
•Scheduling Transportation •Communicating with
•Rescheduling Games Summer Community Community
•Managing Parent
•Volunteers Rec. Wellness
•Managing Supplies/ Equip Coll
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•Communicating with Tran ration,
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Staff/Parents/Students lnes ition,
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17. Job Description
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18. Funding Structure
Cashton Area Community Services Director Costing
Organizaiton Salary FICA Retirement LTD Total
Cashton Public Schools Percent of Total Salary
Percent in Each Fund
Athletic Director $ 7,500.00 $ 573.75 $ - $ - $ 8,073.75
Summer Rec Director $ 1,000.00 $ 76.50 $ - $ - $ 1,076.50 34.69% 30.61% Fund 10
Village of Cashton
Summer Rec Director $ 1,000.00 $ 76.50 $ - $ - $ 1,076.50 4.08% 69.39% Fund 80
Scenic Bluffs
Community Services Director $ 15,000.00 $ 1,147.50 $ - $ - $ 16,147.50 61.22%
Totals $ 24,500.00 $ 1,874.25 $ - $ - $ 26,374.25 100.00% 100.00%
Salary Benefits
$ 24,500.00 $ 1,874.25
$ 26,374.25

19. School Board Governance
National School Board Association
Key Work of School Boards
•Hold Accountable
to Vision and
Purpose
•Ensure Alignment
to Policies
•Monitor Climate

20. Yes, We actually have some!

21. Community Needs Assessment

22. Access and Opportunities:
An Inclusive Approach
Expanded Summer
Recreation
for Kids
Cardio Fitness
Family Oriented Events
Classes for
with a Focus
Adults
on Wellness
Wellness for All!
Guide/Organize
Deeper Access
Resources
to School Facilities
For All
and Equipment
Fitness Programming
for Seniors

23. Scheduled Activities:
•Cardio Lab Hours
•Walking Program
•Senior Exercise Program
•Adults Only Open Gym

24. Zumba (& Step Aerobics)
Where: Cashton Elementary Cafeteria
When: Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30-6:30PM
Starting March 2, 2009 for 8 weeks until April 22,
2009
Cost: $30/person for the entire 8 week session
Register at the Cashton High School Office
DATES: May 11th to June 15th (no
class May 25th)
TIMES: Mondays and Wednesdays
5:30-6:30PM
LOCATION: Cashton High School
Gymnasium
FEE: $15
DATES: June 29th to August 19th
TIMES: Mondays and Wednesdays
5:30-6:30PM
LOCATION: Cashton High School
Gymnasium
FEE: $30

25. Let’s Dance!

26. Activities for Seniors

27. Access and Opportunities
Senior Exe rcise Class
Living Well w
ith Chronic C
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Walk ing Pr
Senior Adult Open Gym
CPR Training
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Nig lleyball L
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Kid’s Health Month

28. Family Oriented Activities

29. Expanded Summer Recreation!
• Free Family Field Trips
• Expanded T-Ball,
Schedule, Age, and
Programming
• Expanded 8 and Under for
Softball and Baseball,
Schedule and
Programming
• Expanded Team-Oriented
Activities

30. Guide to Recreation and
Resources

31. School Board Governance
National School Board Association
Key Work of School Boards
•Support Leadership
Needed for Continuous
Improvement
•Encourage Cooperation

32. Action in Tandem
The Carol M. White PEP Grant

33. Action in Tandem, cont.
21st Century Community Learning Center Grant
July 18th 11:15am-3:45pm Youth Outdoor Fest at Pettibone Park, La Crosse
This free fest will be an activity-filled day designated for families. There will be demonstrations,
entertainment, hand-outs, fishing, canoeing/kayaking, and hiking. Families are encouraged to
pack a picnic or bring lunch money to purchase drinks and chips in addition to a free hot dog
provided by the fest. The bus will leave from Cashton Park at 11:15am and return
approximately 3:45pm
July 29th 6:30pm-10:00pm Music in the Park at Riverside Park, La Crosse
A concert titled, Tribute to Sousa, conducted by Tammy Fisher will be preformed, starting at
7:30pm. In addition to the free music concert, families can take a stroll through the Rotary
International Gardens and enjoy sitting along the Mississippi river. If it is raining the concert will
be held at Lincoln Middle School. The bus will leave from Cashton Park at 6:30pm and will
return immediately following the concert.
August 30th 4:45-8:15 Onalaska Aquatics Center
The entire water park will be reserved for Cashton families to enjoy free of charge from
5:30-7:30pm. The aquatics center includes an 8,500 square foot zero depth pool, six lap lanes,
two 250 foot runout slides, one drop slide, sand play area, kiddie play area, and concession
stand. Families are encouraged to pack a picnic or bring money for the concession stand. The
bus will leave from Cashton Park at 4:45pm and return about 8:15pm. Space is limited!!!.
REGISTRATION IS FREE!!! Simply call or email me and let me know how many members of
your family will be attending each event so that buses can be scheduled.

34. Action in Tandem, cont.
Expanded Summer School
Outdoor Wilderness
Come join the fun and opportunity to explore and learn more about the popular outdoor adventures that help us
keep in touch with nature. Activities throughout the week will include challenging hikes, biking on the
Sparta/Elroy trail, fishing at Goose Island, and exploring the educational woodland area of the Kickapoo Valley
Reserve.
Track and Field
Students will learn all skills of all components of track and field during this two week session. Events will include
shot put, long jump, high jump, sprints, hurdles and distances for 5th and 6th graders. Softball toss, standing
broad jump, high jump, sprints, hurdle jump and distances will be the events for 3rd and 4th graders. All
students will be given instruction in all these areas, days to practice each event. The last day of the session will
include a track meet for all participants. Etc.
FITNESS & WEIGHT TRAINING
Learn the basics of lifting weights and methods of increasing cardio vascular fitness. Students will learn proper
weight lifting techniques, follow workout schedules, utilize technology to assess progress, and develop life-long
habits that include cardiovascular exercise and weight training.
Tennis
During the two week session, students will learn fundamentals of tennis, including forehand, backhand, serving,
and volleying. They will also learn rules of tennis. Each student will get an opportunity to play both singles and
doubles, as well as officiate in a round robin tournament at the end of the session.
9-12 Personal Fitness (credit course)
This class will include weight training programs as well as days of cardiovascular training, plyometrics, Tae Bo,
and daily abdominal workouts. This is a great class for those who are physically healthy or those who hope to
adopt a healthy lifestyle.

35. A Story of Leadership and
Cooperation
Cashton Public Schools
Health Literacy for
Kids, Families, Staff
SBCHC
Better
Healthcare
Able to Access School Facilities,
Village of Cashton and
Able to Better Implement
Recreation
Preventative Programming
for
Residents
Better Quality of Life for the Kids,
Families, Seniors, School Staff, and
Employees who live or work in the
Greater Cashton Area

36. Yet to Come . . .
• Fee Schedule for Cardio Lab
(Maintenance and Upkeep of Equip,
Supervision)
• Further Community Needs Assessments
• Development of a 5K Run
• Interfacing Physical Activity with Healthy
Eating
• Expansion of Disease Prevention and
Awareness Programming

37. Difficulties
• Custodians hate the mess!
• Indirect costs (Lights, Electricity for
Equipment, Paper Products, Additional
Cleaning)
• “Some of the people are happy some of
the time . . .”

38. Questions?