Wellness Policy
District Wellness Policy: Promoting Student Health and Well-Being
Our district is committed to supporting the health and wellness of our students through a comprehensive Wellness Policy. Developed by the Health and Wellness Advisory Council, which includes teachers, parents, administrators, and the district nurse, this policy aims to foster a healthier school environment.
Sharing the Message of Wellness
One of our key goals is to promote the importance of nutrition and physical activity. Our department's website serves as a resource, providing valuable information on nutrition, fitness, and wellness for teachers, parents, and students. It also offers a variety of educational tools to support healthy lifestyles.
Key Focus Areas of Our Wellness Policy
The Wellness Policy is designed to provide balance in several important areas, including:
- Nutrition Education
- Physical Activity
- School-based Activities that encourage and support student wellness
Legal Foundation for the Wellness Policy
In line with the federal reauthorization of the Child Nutrition and Women, Infants, and Children Act of 2004, all districts participating in the National School Lunch Program (42 USC 1751-1769) or the Child Nutrition Act of 1996 (42 USC 1771-1791) must adopt and enforce a Wellness Policy. This policy includes the following key components:
- Establishing goals for nutrition education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote wellness, tailored to the district’s needs.
- Developing nutrition guidelines for all foods available on school campuses to support student health and reduce childhood obesity.
- Ensuring that the guidelines for reimbursable meals meet or exceed federal standards (42 USC 1758(f)(1), 1766(a), and (b)).
- Implementing a plan to monitor and assess the policy’s effectiveness and adherence.
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District Wellness Policy: Supporting Student Health and Well-Being
Our district is dedicated to promoting the overall health and wellness of all students through a comprehensive Wellness Policy. This policy was created by the Health and Wellness Advisory Council—a collaborative group of teachers, parents, administrators, and the district nurse—with the goal of fostering a healthy and supportive school environment.
Promoting a Culture of Wellness
A central focus of our wellness efforts is raising awareness about the importance of good nutrition and regular physical activity. Our department’s website serves as a hub of wellness resources, offering useful information on healthy eating, physical fitness, and overall well-being. It also features educational tools designed to help students, parents, and teachers encourage healthier habits.
Core Components of the Wellness Policy
Our Wellness Policy promotes balance across several key areas, including:
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Nutrition Education
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Physical Activity
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School-based Initiatives that support student wellness
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Legal Framework Behind the Wellness Policy
In compliance with federal requirements outlined in the reauthorization of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004, all school districts that participate in the National School Lunch Program (42 USC 1751–1769) or the Child Nutrition Act of 1996 (42 USC 1771–1791) are required to adopt and implement a local Wellness Policy. Our policy includes the following key elements:
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Setting district-specific goals for nutrition education, physical activity, and school-based wellness programs
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Establishing nutritional standards for all food sold or provided on school campuses to promote student health and combat childhood obesity
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Ensuring all reimbursable school meals comply with or exceed federal nutrition standards (42 USC 1758(f)(1), 1766(a), and (b))
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Developing and executing a plan to regularly assess and monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the policy
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