STRATEGIES TO SOLICIT INVOLVEMENT


IMPLEMENTATION


EVALUATION


Federal law requires that certain stakeholders be involved in the development, implementation, and periodic review and update of the wellness policy. The District has chosen to use the local school health advisory council (SHAC) to work on behalf of the District to review and consider evidence-based strategies and techniques in order to develop and implement nutrition guidelines and wellness goals as required by federal law. The SHAC will permit the follow- ing persons to work with the SHAC on the District’s wellness policy and plan: parents, students, the District’s food service provider, physical education teachers, school health professionals, Board members, administrators, and members of the public. The SHAC will solicit involvement and input of these other interested persons by:

  1. Holding 4 meeting per school year

  2. Monitoring Wellness in District continuously

Each campus principal is responsible for the implementation of FFA(LOCAL) and this wellness plan at his or her campus, including the submission of necessary information to the SHAC for evalua- tion.

Chief of Schools is the District officials responsible for the overall implementation of FFA(LOCAL), including the development of this wellness plan and any other appropriate administrative procedures, and ensuring that each campus complies with the policy and plan.

At least every three years, as required by law, the District will measure and make available to the public the results of an as- sessment of the implementation of the District’s wellness policy, the extent to which each campus is compliant with the wellness policy, a description of the progress made in attaining the goals of the wellness policy, and the extent to which the wellness policy com- pares with any state- or federally designated model wellness poli- cies. This will be referred to as the “triennial assessment.”



Annually, the District will notify the public about the content and implementation of the wellness policy and plan and any updates to these materials.



The SHAC will consider evidence-based strategies when setting and evaluating goals and measurable outcomes. The SHAC may use any of the following tools for this analysis:


PUBLIC NOTIFICATION


RECORDS RETENTION


GUIDELINES AND GOALS


NUTRITION GUIDELINES

To comply with the legal requirement to annually inform and update the public about the content and implementation of the local well- ness policy, the District will create a wellness area on its website to document information and activity related to the school wellness policy, including:

  1. A copy of the wellness policy [see FFA(LOCAL)];

  2. A copy of this wellness plan, with dated revisions;

  3. Notice of any Board revisions to policy FFA(LOCAL);

  4. The name, position, and contact information of the District of- ficial responsible for the oversight of the wellness policy and implementation of this plan;

  5. Notice of any SHAC meeting at which the wellness policy or corresponding documents are scheduled to be discussed;

  6. The SHAC’s triennial assessment; and

  7. Any other relevant information.

The District will also publish the above information in appropriate District or campus publications.


Records regarding the District’s wellness policy will be retained in accordance with law and the District’s records management pro- gram.


The following provisions describe the District’s nutrition guidelines and activities and objectives chosen by the SHAC to implement the Board-adopted wellness goals in policy FFA(LOCAL).


All District campuses participate in the U.S. Department of Agricul- ture’s (USDA’s) child nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP). Federal law requires that the District establish nutrition guidelines for foods and beverages sold to students during the school day on each campus that promote student health and re- duce childhood obesity.

The District’s nutrition guidelines are to ensure all foods and bev- erages sold or marketed to students during the school day adhere


FOODS AND BEVERAGES SOLD


FOODS AND BEVERAGES PROVIDED


MEASURING COMPLIANCE


NUTRITION PROMOTION

to all federal regulations and guidance and are designed to pro- mote student health and reduce childhood obesity.

The District will comply with federal requirements for reimbursable meals. For other foods and beverages sold to students during the school day, the District will comply with the federal requirements for competitive foods. Competitive foods and beverages are not part of the regular meal programs and occur through sales such as a la carte options or vending machines. For purposes of this plan, these requirements will be referred to as “Smart Snacks” standards or requirements. The following websites have information regard- ing meal and Smart Snacks requirements:

Federal law requires that the District establish goals for physical activity in its wellness policy.

In accordance with FFA(LOCAL), the District has established the following goal(s) for physical activity.


GOAL: The District shall provide an environment that fosters safe, enjoyable, and devel- opmentally appropriate fitness activities for all students, including those who are not partic- ipating in physical education classes or competitive sports.

Objective 1: Safe playground, gym, and other facilities of physical activity will be available.

Action Steps

Methods for Measuring Implementation

All areas will be easy to access and safe for physical activity

Baseline or benchmark data points:

  • All areas of district will be properly maintained to ensure safety.

    Resources needed:

  • Maintenance staff/knowledge Obstacles:

  • Ensuring all areas are checked often for safety


GOAL: The District shall encourage parents to support their children’s participation, to be active role models, and to include physical activity in family events.

Objective 1: Provide an exercise/home activities calendar on District website

Action Steps

Methods for Measuring Implementation

Provide calendar for all families to incorpo- rate physical activity at homes.

Baseline or benchmark data points:

  • Create calendar Resources needed:

  • Physical activities/exercises

  • Calendar format Obstacles:

  • Online access of all families


GOAL: The District shall encourage students, parents, staff, and community members to use the District’s recreational facilities, such as tracks, playgrounds, and the like, that are available outside the school day.

Objective 1: Provide access to all outdoor facilities in district

Action Steps

Methods for Measuring Implementation

Any child with supervision is encouraged to utilize district facilities for physical activity.

Baseline or benchmark data points:

  • Allow all to use facilities Resources needed:

  • Open outdoor facilities Obstacles:

  • All may not live close to utilize facilities


SCHOOL-BASED ACTIVITIES

Federal law requires that the District establish goals for other school-based activities in its wellness policy to promote student wellness.

In accordance with FFA(LOCAL), the District has established the following goal(s) as part of its student wellness policy to create an environment conducive to healthful eating and physical activity and to promote and express a consistent wellness message.


GOAL: The District shall allow sufficient time for students to eat meals in cafeteria facili- ties that are clean, safe, and comfortable.

Objective 1: Each Lunch period will be 30 minutes

Action Steps

Methods for Measuring Implementation

Allow all students 30 minutes for lunch in a cafeteria facility that is clean, safe, and comfortable.

Baseline or benchmark data points:

  • All 8 schools will allow 30 minute lunches

    Resources needed:

  • Administration support Obstacles:

  • Testing days

  • Half days