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Wellness Committee and District Policies

Lammersville Unified is dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of our students and staff. Our coordinated school health program includes:

 

  • Health and nutrition education

  • Physical education and activity

  • Health and counseling services

  • Staff wellness programs

  • A safe and healthy school environment

  • Parent and community involvement

 

The Wellness Committee works to promote the overall well-being of everyone in our District, helping students and staff thrive both in and out of school.

 
If you are interested in being a part of our Wellness Committee, please send your interest through the Wellness Committee Contact.
 
2026-2027 Wellness Committee Members

 

Samik Mody - Governing Board Trustee

Vanitha Daniel - Governing Board Trustee

Irene Busuttil - Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

Travis Manley - Director of Special Education

Ben Fobert - Director of Educational Services

Bernie Hill - Director of Food Service

Jennifer Bogle - Principal, Altamont School

Jason Strickland - Principal, Bethany School

Darren McDonald - Principal, Cordes School

Corinne Pacheco - Principal, Costa School

Michelle Baptista - Principal, Hansen School

Heidi Beck - Principal, Lammersville School

Debbie Richey - Principal, Pombo School

George Vierra - Principal, Questa School

Jennifer Duran - Principal, Wicklund School

Ben Brown - Vice Principal, Mountain House High School

Sarada Karthik - Student Services Counselor

Beth Sorensen - District Registered Nurse

Sarah Vieira - Teacher, Altamont School

Mary McCurdy - Teacher, Altamont School

Cara Rosas - Teacher, Bethany School

Amy Rivas - Teacher, Cordes School

Tiffany Hagey - Teacher, Hansen School

Victoria Cochran - Teacher, Lammersville School

Mishell Wolff - Teacher, Mountain House High School

Julie Ulrich - Teacher, Questa School

Kim Glace - Teacher, Wicklund School

April Birtola - Student Services Analyst

 
 
2026-27 Wellness Committee Meeting Schedule:
 
Date: Location: Time:
October 28, 2026 Professional Development Center 3:45 p.m.
December 16, 2026 Professional Development Center 3:45 p.m.
February 24, 2027 Professional Development Center 3:45 p.m.
April 28, 2027 Professional Development Center 3:45 p.m.
 
Wellness Plan & Policy

Shockingly, only 4% of children in America eat the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables, while overconsumption of sugar and junk food is impacting their health. The good news? Diet-related diseases like Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart disease are largely preventable when kids develop healthy eating habits early. It’s much easier to build these habits in childhood than to try to change unhealthy behaviors later in life.

 

The key is making healthy choices the easy choice. When schools remove junk food, students get excited about fresh strawberries, watermelon, and colorful salads. It’s true—kids really do love fruits and vegetables!

 

At Lammersville Unified School District, our Student Wellness Policy promotes healthy lifestyles in many areas—physical education, school meals, fundraising activities, celebrations, school gardens, mental health support, and more. Federal law requires every K–12 district to have a Wellness Policy, and ours is designed to encourage lifelong healthy habits, prevent chronic disease, and ensure school meals meet federal nutrition standards.

 

Schools are the perfect place for students to learn healthy habits. Children spend six to seven hours a day at school, often consuming up to half of their daily calories there. That’s why our Wellness Policy focuses on creating an environment that makes nutritious choices easy and fun.

 

We know that healthy students are successful students. When kids are physically well, they can concentrate, learn, and thrive. By teaching lifelong wellness habits, we’re not just supporting our students—we’re building a stronger, healthier community for everyone.