Table 2 Community engagement at the two elementary schools across the initial 9-month school period (Fall 2015 to Spring 2016)
Engagement metrics | Definitions | School A (SRTS + Our Voice) | School B (SRTS Alone) |
|---|---|---|---|
Meetings and Action Planning (counts) | |||
Community meeting | Meeting to identify and prioritize key issues | 1 | 0 |
Stakeholder meeting | Meeting to present findings to local stakeholders | 1 | 1 |
SRTS team meeting | Follow-up meetings involving citizen scientists and community residents interested in SRTS | 5 | 2 |
Action Plan | Action plan developed by community residents to further local SRTS | 1 | 1 |
Total meetings | 8 | 4 | |
Encouragement Events (counts) | |||
Walk/bike events | School-wide events such as National Bike to School Day and Bike Education Days | 2 | 1 |
Walk & Roll Days | Days set aside to encourage walking and biking to school | 5 | 2 |
Walking school bus | A walking school bus involves a group of students and parents walking together on the way to school in the morning | 5 | 2 |
Total encouragement events | 12 | 5 | |
Educational Activities (counts) | |||
In-class educ. Activity: Grades K, 2nd, 4th, or 5th | Educational activities supported by SRTS in a classroom setting | 12 | 13 |
Bike Rodeo | Event that includes biking lessons and safety tips | 0 | 1 |
Family Fun Bike Night / Bike Repair | Event supported by SRTS to teach students about biking and bicycle repair | 1 | 0 |
Traffic safety educ. & helmet distribution | Event supported by SRTS to teach students about traffic safety and distribute helmets | 1 | 0 |
Total educational activities | 14 | 14 | |
OVERALL NUMBER OF SRTS ACTIVITIES | 34 | 23 | |