School Wellness Policy Training Clark County, Nevada

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1 School Wellness Policy Training Clark County, Nevada Presenters: Jill Camber Davidson, AFHK Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 1

2 OBJECTIVES Participants will understand the federal and state requirements for local wellness policies. Participants will understand the process for assessing and updating local wellness policies. Participants will be able to list who from their district/community to engage in the development, assessment, implementation, enforcement and revision of local wellness policies and practices. Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 2

3 Local School Wellness Policies (LWP) Policies will include: Overview Goals for nutrition promotion and education, physical activity & school wellness activities; Nutrition guidelines for all foods available on school campus during the school day; Permitting a variety of stakeholders to participate in development, implementation, review and updating of the LWP; Informing and updating the public about LWP content and implementation; and Periodically measuring and reporting on implementation. Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, 24 U.S.C.A. Sect. 1758(b) (2011) 3

4 LWP Overview School districts determine specific policies appropriate for their schools. 99% of U.S. students are enrolled in a school district with a wellness policy. *Chriqui JF, Resnick E, Chaloupka FJ. School District Wellness Policies: Evaluating Progress and Potential for Improving Children s Health Five Years after Federal Mandate. Vol 3. Chicago, IL: Bridging the Gap Program, University of Illinois at Chicago;

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6 Local School Wellness Policy Research Briefs

7 Nutrition Guidelines for all Foods Wellness policies must be consistent with: Meal pattern regulation Smart Snacks regulation

8 (*New) Policies for Food and Beverage Marketing Schools would only be allowed to market or advertise those foods and beverages that are consistent with the Smart Snacks standards. Would not apply to marketing that occurs at events outside of school hours

9 Examples of Marketing: Applies to: Exterior of vending machines Posters Menu boards Coolers Trash cans Cups used for beverage dispensing Scoreboards Does not apply to: Personal clothing Personal items Packaging of products brought from home Educational tools

10 Nevada School Wellness Policy Washoe County School District Regulation 10

11 Levels of Wellness Policy Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act Smart Snacks Federal State Nevada School Wellness Policy Nevada Legislation Clark County School District Policies District Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 11

12 Each school district is required to develop a local school wellness policy based on the following topics: Advisory Group, Wellness Policy Coordinator, Recordkeeping, School Wellness Policy Goals, Incentives and Rewards, Fundraising, Special Occasions, Revenue, Meal Consumption, Physical Activity, Recess before Lunch, Marketing, Smart Snacks Nutrition Standards, Specific Nutrient Standards for Foods, Beverages, Caffeine, Chewing Gum Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 12

13 AFHK Wellness Policy Tool Seven Steps to Success Available free, online at Go to Tools for Schools, Click on Wellness Policy Tool link. Registration and log in is required to use the tool. Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 13

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16 Who needs to be at the table to make healthy students and healthy schools a priority? Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 16

17 What s your role? Educators and School Staff School Nutrition Directors and Staff Administrators/Principals Board member Parent Students Community members Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 17

18 Putting Local School Wellness Policies Into Action: Stories from Districts and Schools Common themes : Importance of a wellness champion Establishing wellness councils Partnerships Including parents and students in the process A need for more quantitative evaluation 18

19 Step 1 includes the following required topics: Advisory Group Wellness Policy Coordinator -District -School Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 19

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21 Healthy School Environment

22 School Environment s Role Parties Food Etc. Nutrition & Health Messages School Environment Eating Habits Food & Beverage Marketing Physical Education Physical Activity Opportunities Physical Activity Habits

23 Identify and Inventory: What influences (positive & negative) healthy eating and physical activity at school? Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 23

24 School Environments Selected Strategies recommended by CDC to Encourage Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Promote access to healthy foods and physical activity at school. Provide suitable facilities for healthy eating. Establish safe spaces and facilities for physical activity. Avoid using physical activity as punishment. Avoid using food items to reward students. 24

25 Assessing School Environments School Food Environment Low-nutrient, energy-dense foods and beverages are Served in vending machines, à la carte lines, school stores, fundraisers, and classroom parties. Marketed to students. Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 25

26 Assessing School Environments School Physical Activity Environment Daily physical education is not provided in most schools. Daily recess for elementary school students is not offered at many schools. Walking or biking to school is less common. 26

27 Step 2 includes the required topics: School Wellness Policy Goals Select, measure and report progress Revenue Identify how track revenue from the sale of food on the school campus Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 27

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29 Technical Assistance School Policies and School Wellness Policies Wellness policies must be developed and implemented by local parents, teachers, administrators, school food service, school boards and the public.

30 Write specific guidance on the school district stance on healthy eating and physical activity. WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE WHY HOW Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 30

31 School District Policy and Procedure Policy Formal guidance needed to coordinate and carry out activities in the district Operational framework within the district functions Widespread, broad What and/or Why Procedure Operational processes required to implement policy States the details May be specific to department, building or district-wide How and/or Who Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 31

32 Does the Policy and Procedure address? Statement of purpose Principles, Values Objectives Strategies Specific Actions Desired Outcomes Performance Indicators Management Plans (Enforcement?) Review Process and Timing Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 32

33 KEY Considerations When Revising Make sure the policy is designed to fit your district s context/ needs Identify the key goals for the district Involve key stakeholders Benchmark your policy against our national data Incorporate plans for reporting and ongoing monitoring of progress Set a timeline for review and revisions Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 33

34 SCHOOL HEALTH GUIDELINES TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

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37 Adopt the Policy Official acceptance of the policy and designation of authority to enforce the policy. Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 37

38 Adopt the Policy Board Discussions: First reading, committee referral, etc. Scope of Authority Consistent with local, state and federal laws? Good educational practice? Reflect District goals? Reasonable? Adequate? Consistent with other policies Financial Implications? Who is responsible? Who benefits? Revisions, Second Reading Adoption Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 38

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40 Implement the Policy Set a course and put the policy in action! WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE WHY HOW Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 40

41 LWP Implementation Strategies Pilot Implementation Phased Implementation Full-Scale Implementation 41

42 Implementation required topics Incentives and Rewards Fundraising Special Occasions Revenue Meal Consumption Physical Activity Recess Before Lunch Marketing Smart Snacks Nutrition Standards Specific Nutrition Standards for Food Beverages Caffeine Chewing Gum Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 42

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45 Measuring Success The Policy Must establish a plan for measuring implementation including designation.charged with operational responsibility for ensuring that the school meets the local wellness policy. Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 45

46 This step includes required topics: Recordkeeping School Wellness Policy Goals Revenue Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 46

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48 Communicate the Results Share what changes are occurring and how the policy is supporting healthy students. Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 48

49 This step includes required topics: Recordkeeping School Wellness Policy Goals Also consider communications related to: Incentives and Rewards Fundraising Special Occasions Physical Activity Recess before Lunch Marketing Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 49

50 What s your role? Educators and School Staff School Nutrition Directors and Staff Administrators/Principals Board member Parent Students Community members Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 50

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54 Technical Assistance and Resources USDA s new School Nutrition Environment and Wellness Resources website Local School Wellness Policy Process Wellness Policy Elements Healthy School Nutrition Environment Samples, Stories, and Guidance Research Reports Grants/Funding Opportunities

55 Team Nutrition: Nutrition Education Resources

56 AFHK Resources Webinars Slice and Dice enewsletter Presentations Resource Clearinghouse State Coordinator Support Technical Assistance Wellness Policy Tool School Health Index Every Kid Healthy Week

57 AFHK Tip Sheets Available online at

58 CDC Resources to Support Implementation of Local School Wellness Policies

59 Health-Risk Behaviors and Academic Grades Fact Sheets Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 59

60 Evaluation and Wrap Up THANK YOU!!! Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool 60

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