Wellness Information

The New Brighton Area School District recognizes that student wellness and proper nutrition are related to students' physical well-being, growth, development and readiness to learn. We are committed to providing a school environment that promotes student wellness, proper nutrition, nutrition education and promotion, and regular physical activity as part of the total learning experience. In a healthy school environment, students will learn about and participate in positive dietary and lifestyle practices that can improve student achievement.

The New Brighton Area School District Wellness Committee meets monthly at the New Brighton Elementary School. Our meetings are at 10:00 a.m. on the 2nd Friday of the month.

Our committee members are:

Erika Kinkead - School Nurse - Committee Champion

Joe Guarino - Superintendent

Jason Hall - Elementary School Principal

Marydenise Feroce - Business Manager

Jocelyn Haskins - Food Service Director

Bob Budacki - High School Assistant Principal

Kristen Antoline (6-12) and Tracey Mannarino (K-5) - Social Workers

Michael Campbell (HS), Jocelyn Cornman (ES), Samantha Venezie (MS), Kim Lewis (HS), and Ron Callahan (MS) - Physical Education and Health Teachers

Parent - Kaitelyn Morrison

Community Representative - Deanna Philpott

2 Students - Names not listed

If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions pertaining to the Wellness Committee, please email Erika Kinkead at ekinkead@nbasd.org

Committee Meeting notes are available by emailing Erika Kinkead and requesting a copy.

Wellness Policy - Policies #246 & #808