Coordinated School Health
West Carroll Special School District
Important
Action Needed!
Effective for the 2024-2025 school year, due to a new TN state law, in order for a West Carroll Special School District student to be seen and/or be treated by the school nurse or designated school employee for basic health services, parents/legal guardians must sign a consent form. Forms have been sent home with all students to sign, complete, and return.
The Office of Coordinated School Health (OCSH) was established by the Tennessee Department of Education in February 2001. The primary mission of the office is to improve student health outcomes as well as support the connection between good health practices, academic achievement and lifetime wellness. The OCSH partners with the Tennessee Department of Health, Office of School Health. With the passage of T.C.A. Section 49-1-1002 in 2000, authorization and funding for CSH was established. Additional funding has been provided by a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Coordinated School Health is an effective approach designed to connect health (physical, emotional and social) with learning. CSH improves children’s health and their capacity to learn through the support of families, communities and the schools working together.
The involvement of parents, families and community is the glue that binds CSH. Full involvement of these entities as partners in the educational process provides valuable input, increases the commitment of all partners and ensures positive educational and health outcomes. https://www.tn.gov/education/districts/health-and-safety/coordinated-school-health.html
School Health Coordinator
Leslie Chappell Leslie.chappell@wcssd.org
731-669-3831
Leslie Chappell
West Carroll Special School District Coordinated School Health Director
leslie.chappell@wcssd.org
Kristen Bass, LPN
West Carroll Primary School nurse
Contact information - Email Kristen Bass
Phone number - 731-986-8359
Hannah Kopiar, LPN
West Carroll Elementary School nurse
Contact information - Email Hannah Kopiar
Phone number - 731-669-3831
Amy Barker, LPN
West Carroll Junior Senior High School nurse
Contact information - Email Amy Barker
Phone number - 731-662-7116
Heather Martin, RN
Health Science teacher, HOSA sponsor, Lead Nurse
Contact information - Email Heather Martin
Phone number - 731-662-7116