927 1130277328 Posted copy Ellensburg, WA school district Wellness policy. policy adopted August, 2005. policy also attached Word format message. &#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42; &#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42;&#42; Policy . 6700 Management Support WELLNESS POLICY � healthy school integrates community, family, schools provide students positive continuum intellectual, physical, social, emotional development base lifelong decisions.� &#40;Source: National Association State Boards Education, Healthy Schools Vision Statement.&#41; required State Washington, Ellensburg School District�s School Lunch School Breakfast Programs follow U.S. Nutritional Standards Dietary Guidelines Americans. board recognizes childhood obesity reached epidemic levels Washington country. Overweight children higher risk developing severe long-term health problems, overweight children affected discrimination, psychological stress, low self-esteem. , research indicates obesity subsequent diseases largely preventable diet regular physical activity. Research also indicates physically active maintaining regular physical activity program significantly reduces risk obesity cancers, diabetes chronic diseases. Families primary teachers caregivers children. primary mission schools education, present future health, safety, - students also concern Ellensburg School district. Ellensburg School District shares families community responsibility physical, mental, social - students. Children eat -balanced meals healthy learn classroom. board supports increased emphasis nutrition physical activity all grade levels enhance - district�s youth. , policy board : . Provide students access nutritious food; B. Provide opportunities physical activity developmentally appropriate exercise; C. Proved accurate information related topics. Food Services Board authorizes Superintendent administer Food Service Program, provided any decision enter contract private management company require approval Board. Superintendent shall establish rules sale foods sold school day consistent policy goals district. district provide free reduced price meals students according terms National School Lunch Program, federal law rules state. district inform parents eligibility standards free reduced priced meals. Reasonable efforts be protect identity students receiving meals. parent right appeal any decision respect / application free reduced priced meals superintendent. board may establish program school meals may be provided anyone students district greatest price charged any student plus amount representing portion lunch cost paid state federal assistance &#40;cash food&#41;. Food Services shall aim be self supportive. Nutrition - Food Beverages National School Lunch Program/School Breakfast Program: � Meals meet USDA Nutritional Standards American Dietary Guidelines � Meals contain calories according age group 30% calories fat 10% calories derived saturated fat. � Meals be planned encourage consumption nutrient dense foods, .e. grains, fresh fruits, vegetables. � Salad bars types food bars be encouraged. � Certified organic foods be considered. � Foods be served consideration variety, appeal, taste safety ensure high quality meals. � Food Service Program accept donations food express approval Board. � district use food commodities available Federal Food Commodity Program school meals. � All food beverage shall meet federal, state local guidelines safety sanitation. � Nutritional meal data available parents, staff students request. � Weekly nutrient averages school meals be included school menus. Ala Carte, Vending Machines, School Stores Food Sales: � Carbonated beverages be sold students school campus� breakfast lunch. Elementary Schools � Vending machines be available students. Ala carte sales breakfast lunch limited milk, second meal entr�e item after meal received. Milk be available purchase students bring sack lunch home. Secondary Schools � Healthy food beverages, determined , may be sold school day vending machines Food Service Department. school principal instruct teachers allow students leave class class period purchase food beverages. � 40% total calories food product fat. apply sale nuts seed real cheese snacks. � 10% total calories food product saturated fat. � school day, individual food items be larger . . . o . oz -Snacks sweets o oz-Cookies Cereal Bars o oz-Bakery Items o oz-Frozen Desserts o oz-Yogurts o oz-Nuts Seeds � Sales be limited foods nutritional contribution, corn chips, beef jerky, plain popcorn, fruit, cheese crackers, juices, peanuts, nuts seeds, ice cream, granola bars, yogurt, pretzels fruit leather, trail mix, . � Pricing products give healthful items competitive edge be implemented. � All food beverages meet federal, state local guidelines safety sanitation. � Vending sales candies chewing gum be permitted school grounds. � Nonvending sales candy be permitted conclusion instructional day. � Foods sold ASB Fundraisers deviate nutritional standards prior approval principal designee. School Stores � candy beverages be sold school stores. Eating Environment � Meals scheduled appropriate times, adequate time space eat socialize pleasant environment, attractive serving eating areas. recommend 20 minutes be allotted lunch time student seated. � Lunch periods scheduled near middle day possible. � Elementary school principals encouraged schedule recess lunch. � Convenient access hand-washing facilities meals be available. Students wash hands eating. Teacher--Student Incentive � Strong consideration be given nonfood items part any teacher- student incentive programs. Teachers feel compelled utilize food items incentive shall adhere District Nutritional Standards. Physical Activity � quality physical education program essential component all students learn about participate physical activity. Physical activity be included school�s daily education program grades pre-K 12. Physical activity include regular instructional physical education, -curricular activities, recess. Substituting any components appropriate. � school district also adhere state requirements concerning amount time students receive Physical Education weekly. � recommended school district provide family activity program opportunity families need additional attention health. specifically be available families students identified Physical Education, Health Education, medical exams, professionally run health appraisals needing additional physical activity education attained typical school day. � recommended schools provide brief exercise breaks school day enhance student focus attention. � Physical activity unrelated misconduct including denial recess elementary level be withheld form discipline. Education � All instructional staff encouraged integrate positive health promotion themes daily lessons appropriate. benefits good health physical activity be emphasized. � Nutrition health education be provided parents form handouts, postings District website, newsletters, presentations focus healthy lifestyles. � district develop teach health physical education curriculum meets Washington standards articulated K-12. Wellness Policy Evaluation Superintendent provide annual report Board Directors implementation progress policy provide recommendations board policy revision. Staff Wellness board believes opportunities school staff improve health status activities health assessments, health education health-related fitness activities encourage school staff pursue healthy lifestyle contributes improved health status, improved morale, greater personal commitment school�s comprehensive health program. personal commitment transfers greater commitment health students creates positive role modeling. Health promotion activities improved productivity, decreased absenteeism, reduced health insurance costs. fulfillment belief, board encourages staff use health assessment, exercise recreation equipment district, maintain balanced work schedule enjoy opportunities rejuvenate healthy recreational activities. Healthy diet choices be provided staff. Cross References: Board Policy 3241 Classroom management, corrective actions punishment Legal References: RCW 28A.235.120 Lunchrooms � Establishment operation � Personnel � Agreement 28A.235 Surplus Donated Food Commodities School Hot Lunch Programs 28A.235.130 Milk children school expense 28A.623.020 Nonprofit meal program elderly � Authorized � Restrictions 69.04 Food, Drugs, Cosmetics, Poisons 69.06.010 Food service worker permit 69.06.020 Permit exclusive valid state � Fee 69.06.030 Diseased persons � May work � Employer may hire 69.06.050 Permit be secured fourteen days time employment. 69.06.070 Limited duty permit CFR, Parts 210 220 CFR, Part 245. Adoption Date: August 24, 2005 [] 58. K Ellensburg_Wellness_policy.doc &quot;Ellensburg SD Wellness Policy, October 2005&quot;
951 1130781966 Attached copy SC legislation. highlights include: &#42; Doubles elementary PE time &#42; Adds 150 min PA/PE week &#42; elementary PE teacher PA director school &#42; assessment program K-12 mandatory reports program score pareants school report card &#42; Sends fitness reports pareants 5th, 8th 9th grades. &#40;submitted Dr. Judy Rink&#41; [] 32. K South_Carolina_wellness.doc &quot;South Carolina Wellness Legislation &quot;
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