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8510 - WELLNESS

 

Preamble

 

In accordance with the Local School Wellness Policy Implementation rule under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, the School District of Superior (hereto referred to as the District), establishes the following policy for implementation no later than August 31, 2017.

 

Leadership

 

The designated officials for oversight of the wellness policy shall be a shared responsibility between the Director of Food Service and the Director of Health Services. The officials shall form and convene the Wellness Committee as well as lead the review, updating, and evaluation of the policy.

 

To assist in the creation of a healthy school environment, the District shall establish a Wellness Committee that will provide an ongoing review and evaluation of the Wellness Policy. The Committee shall meet no less than three times during the school year to implement, assess and review, and make recommendations for changes and updates to the Wellness Policy.

 

The District shall invite a diverse group of stakeholders to participate in the development, implementation, and periodic review and update of the wellness policy. Stakeholders may include:

 

  • Administrator

     

  • Board member

     

  • Classroom teacher

     

  • Physical education teacher

     

  • School food service representative

     

  • School nurse

     

  • Community member/parent

     

  • Student

     

  • Medical/health care professional

     

  • Nutrition and/or health education teachers

     

  • School counselor

 

Nutrition Standards for All Foods

 

The District is committed to serving healthy meals to our students. The school meal programs aim to improve the diet and health of school children, model healthy eating patterns, and support healthy choices while accommodating cultural food preferences and special dietary needs.

 

Standards and Guidelines for School Meals

 

The District is committed to ensuring that:

 

  • All meals meet or exceed current nutrition requirements established under the Healthy Hunger-free Kids Act of 2010

     

  • (www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/dietaryspecs.pdf).

     

  • All meals are accessible to all students.

     

  • Withholding food as a punishment shall be strictly prohibited.

     

  • All meals are appealing and attractive and served in clean and pleasant settings.

     

  • Drinking water is available for students during mealtimes.

     

  • All school campuses are “closed” meaning that students are not permitted to leave the school grounds during the school day.

     

  • Menus shall be posted on the District website and will include nutrient content.

     

  • All school nutrition program directors, managers, and staff shall meet or exceed hiring and annual continuing education/training requirements in the USDA professional standards for child nutrition professionals.

 

In addition, the District’s nutrition services shall notify parents of the availability of the breakfast, lunch, and summer food programs and shall be encouraged to determine eligibility for reduced or free meals;

 

Foods and Beverages Sold Outside of the School Meals Program

 

  • All food and beverages sold and served outside of the school meal programs (“competitive” foods and beverages) shall, at a minimum, meet the standards established in USDA’s Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in Schools (Smart Snacks) rule. The standards are available at http://www.fns.usda.gov/healthierschoolday/tools-schools-focusing-smart-snacks.

     

  • The District adheres to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction fundraiser exemption policy and allows two exempt fundraisers per student organization per school per year. All other fundraisers sold during the school day will meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards. No restrictions are placed on the sale of food/beverage items sold outside of the school day.

 

Marketing

 

Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the nutrition standards set forth by USDA’s Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in Schools (Smart Snacks) rule. Marketing includes brand names, trademarks, logos, or tags except when placed on a food or beverage product/container; displays, such as vending machine exteriors; corporate/brand names, logos, trademarks on cups, posters, school supplies, education materials, food service equipment, and school equipment (e.g. message boards, scoreboards, uniforms); advertisements in school publications/mailings; sponsorship of school activities, fundraisers, or sports teams; educational incentive programs such as contests or programs; and free samples or coupons displaying advertising of a product.

 

Nutrition Education

 

Schools shall provide nutrition education that helps students develop lifelong healthy eating behaviors. Staff members responsible for nutrition education will regularly participate in relevant professional development.

 

Nutrition Promotion

 

The District is committed to providing a school environment that promotes students to practice healthy eating and physical activity. Students shall receive consistent nutrition messages that promote health throughout schools, classrooms, cafeterias, and school media. School nutrition services shall use the Smarter Lunchroom Self-Assessment Scorecard to determine ways to improve the school meals environment. School nutrition services shall purchase at least locally grown/produced products each year. School nutrition services shall menu 6-9 local food(s) per school year..

 

Physical Activity

 

The District shall also provide opportunities for students to participate in physical activity in addition to physical education. As such:

 

  • The District shall provide students with age and grade appropriate opportunities to engage in physical activity.

     

  • Children and adolescents should participate in 60 minutes of physical activity every day.

     

  • Outdoor recess shall be offered weather permitting. See District Policy #5360.

     

  • The District shall support active transport to and from school by engaging in the following activities:

     

    • Crossing guards are used;

       

    • Crosswalks exist on streets leading to schools.

 

Physical Education

 

The District shall provide students with physical education, using an age-appropriate, sequential physical education curriculum consistent with national and state standards for physical education. As such:

 

  • All physical education classes are taught by licensed teachers who are certified to teach physical education.

     

  • Physical education staff shall receive professional development on a yearly basis.

 

Other School Based Activities that Promote Wellness

 

As appropriate, schools shall support students, staff, and parents’ efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The District supports the implementation of other programs that help create a school environment that conveys consistent wellness messages in an effort to promote student well-being. Students shall be allowed to bring and carry throughout the day approved water bottles filled with only water.

 

Staff Wellness

 

The District will implement the following activities below to promote healthy eating and physical activity among school staff.

 

  • Smart Snacks nutritional standards for foods and beverages in vending machines available to staff members.

     

  • Educational activities and information available for school staff members on healthy lifestyle behaviors.

     

  • Administration of flu shots at school.

 

Community Engagement

 

The District shall inform and invite parents to participate in school-sponsored activities throughout the year. The District shall actively inform families and the public about the content of and any updates to the policy through website, emails and social media.

 

Monitoring and Evaluation

 

The Wellness Committee shall evaluate compliance with the Wellness Policy no less than once every three years. The assessment will include the extent to which each school is in compliance with the policy and how the policy compares to a model policy, as established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.