San Jacinto Unified School District. Wellness Policy

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1 San Jacinto Unified School District Wellness Policy 1

2 Requirement-I Involvement of the School and Community Stakeholders in Developing the Wellness Policy The Federal Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 along with the Healthy Free Hunger Act of 2010 requires that the local school wellness policy be developed with the involvement of parents, students, representatives of the child nutrition program, school board members, school administrators, and the public. The school wellness policy be developed with the involvement of all members of the school health council, from the initial stage through the implementation. The Wellness council will serve as a resource to school sites for implementing, monitoring and reviewing district wide nutrition, physical education and physical activity policies. To monitor the effectiveness of the policies the council will be required to insure that regular scheduled meetings are held to evaluate their success. San Jacinto Unified School District Preamble The San Jacinto Unified School District recognizes the link between health and learning and will strive to provide a program which will promote healthy eating and physical activity for the districts students and staff. The Superintendent or designee shall build a program that will engage students, parents, teachers, food service professionals, health professionals and other interested community members in developing, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing districtwide nutrition and physical activities. All students in grades K-12 will have opportunities, support and encouragement to be physically active on a regular basis. The board believes that foods and beverages available to students at district schools should support the health curriculum and promote optimal health. Nutrition standards adopted by the district for all foods and beverages sold to students, including the ones provided through the district s food services, student stores, vending machines, fundraisers, or other venues, shall meet or exceed the state and federal nutrition standards. School staff shall encourage parents/guardians or other volunteers to support the district s health and nutrition education program. 2

3 Requirement II Establishment of goals for Nutrition Education, Physical Activity and other School-Based activities That promote student Wellness Nutrition Education Nutrition education topics shall be integrated within the sequential, comprehensive health education program taught at every grade level, pre-kindergarten through twelfth. The staff responsible for nutrition education will be adequately prepared and participate regularly in professional development activities to effectively deliver an accurate nutrition education program as planned. Preparation and professional development activities will provide basic knowledge of nutrition, combined with skill practice in program-specific activities and instructional techniques and strategies designed to promote healthy eating habits and to foster lifelong habits of healthy eating and physical activity. Nutrition education will involve sharing information with families and the broader community to positively impact students and the health of the community as a whole. The San Jacinto Unified School District will provide information to families that encourage them to teach their children about health and nutrition and to provide nutritious meals for their families. District designee shall assess all nutrition education curricula and materials for accuracy, completeness, balance, and consistency with the state s/district s education goals and standards. Materials developed by food marketing boards or food corporations shall be examined for inappropriate commercial messages. The Board prohibits the marketing and advertising of non- nutritious foods and beverages through signage, vending machine fronts, logos scoreboards, school supplies, advertisements in school publications, coupon or incentives programs, or other means. 3

4 Requirement II Physical Activity District designee shall assess lesson plans submitted by principal/teachers and develop a high school physical education course including but not limited to the effects of physical activity on dynamic health, mechanics of body movement, gymnastics and tumbling, individual and dual sports, rhythm and dance, team sports, and combatives. Ensure that state-certified physical education teachers teach or supervise all physical education classes. Provide an adequate amount of time for physical education classes. Schools should provide at least 100 minutes per week for elementary students and at least 200 minutes per week for middle and high school students for the entire school year. Encourage students to walk or ride a bike to school if safe to do so. The California Physical Fitness Test (PFT) will be administered to grades five, seven, and nine. The PFT is designed to assess six key fitness areas that represent three broad components of the fitness:(1) aerobics capacity, (2) body composition, and (3)muscular strength, endurance and flexibility. The PFT provides information that can be used by students to assess and plan personal fitness programs; teachers to design the curriculum of physical education programs; and parents and guardians to understand their children s fitness levels. Physical Activity - Other School Based Activities Provide access to district credentialed school counselors and psychologists if needed. Schools will offer a range of activities that meet the needs, interests, and abilities of all students, including boys, girls, and students with disabilities, and students with special health-care needs. Provide access to a district credentialed school nurse or designated staff member certified in CPR and first aid. Extended periods of inactivity (periods of two or more hours) are discouraged. Prohibit the use of physical activity as punishment, the withholding of participation in physical education class as punishment, or the use of physical education class time to complete assignments from other classes. 4

5 Requirement III Nutrition Guidelines for Food and Beverages (Available Outside the School Meal Programs) Maintain Nutrition Integrity. Individual food items available for children in the schools meet the meal programs Local, State and Federal Dietary Guidelines. Foods or Snack offered for sale outside of the USDA meal program shall meet the following standards: 1. Not more than 35% of its total calories shall be from fat. 2. Not more than 10% of its calories shall be from saturated fat. 3. Not more than 35% if its total weight shall be composed of sugar, including naturally occurring and added sugar. 4. Exemptions are nuts, nut butters, seeds, cheese packaged for individual sale, fruits & vegetables that have not been deep fried, and legumes. 5. Individual items cannot be more than 175 calories for elementary students and 250 calories for secondary students. Careful consideration of the school lunch environment should be taken into account when scheduling recess. Advertising messages should be consistent with and reinforce the objectives of the educational and nutrition environment goals of the school. All schools will utilize and encourage participation in the school breakfast program. Notification is encouraged to students and parents regarding the availability of the breakfast program through Newsletters, take home materials etc. All student food fundraising sales shall take place ½ hour after the end of the school day. Foods of minimal nutritional value will not be sold or given away at anytime on school campuses. Foods and beverages offered or sold at school-sponsored events or fundraisers will be expected to meet the State and Federal guidelines regarding child nutrition. Parent organizations must plan food sales for after school so there is no interference with the school breakfast and lunch programs. Student and parent organizations may contract with Nutrition Services for acquisition of food to be sold on campus for the purpose of fundraising after school hours. 5

6 Requirement III Nutrition Guidelines for Food and Beverages (Available Outside the School Meal Programs) All foods made available on campus will comply with the current US Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Including but not limited to: Vending Machines A La Carte Fundraisers Concession Stands Student Stores School Parties/Celebrations No food or beverages should be offered for sale in lieu of National School Breakfast and Lunch Program. Meal participation should be encouraged. Class parties should be limited and must be approved by the site administrator. Class parties or celebrations shall take place after the lunch period. Items offered for class parties should be approved by Nutrition Services and the site administrator, be commercially prepared and stable at room temperature as well as meet the USDA Dietary Guidelines. All foods made available on campus comply with the state and local food safety and sanitation regulations. HACCP guidelines are implemented to prevent food illness in schools. Secondary Beverages Beverage items available for sale at secondary level shall be limited to the following: Water with no added sweeteners. Milk 1% fat or less Fruit juice with at lease 50% juice and no added sweeteners. Vegetable juice with no less than 50% vegetable juice and no added sweeteners. Electrolyte replacement beverages with no more than 42 grams of added sweeteners per 20 ounce serving. Elementary Beverages Elementary sites are limited to milk 1% fat or less, water and 100% juice items. School Sponsored Events The school district will offer and promote healthy food and beverage products at all school sponsored events. 6

7 Requirement IV Nutrition Guidelines for Child Nutrition Reimbursable Meal Program All schools will meet or exceed the nutritional requirements established by State, Local and Federal Requirements. Comparison of Current and New Regulatory Requirements under Final Rule Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs Jan National School Lunch Program Meal Pattern Food Group Current Requirements K-12 New Requirements K-12 Fruit and Vegetables Vegetables ½ - ¾ cup of fruit and vegetables combined per day No specifications as to type of vegetable subgroup ¾ - 1 cup of vegetables plus ½ 1 cup of fruit per day Note- Students are allowed to select ½ cup fruit or vegetables under offer vs. serve Weekly requirement for: Dark green Red/orange Beans/peas (legumes) Starchy Other (as defined in 2010 Dietary Guidelines) Daily minimum and weekly ranges: Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA) Grains Whole Grains Milk oz eq. (daily minimum) 8 servings per week (minimum of 1 serving per day) Encouraged 1 cup Variety of fat contents allowed; flavor not restricted Grades K-5: 1 oz eq. min. daily (8-10 oz weekly) Grades 6-8: 1 oz eq. min. daily (9-10 oz weekly) Grades 9-12: 1 oz eq. min. daily (10-12 oz weekly) Daily minimum and weekly ranges: Grades K-5: 1 oz eq. min. daily (8-9 oz weekly) Grades 6-8: 1 oz eq. min. daily (8-10 oz weekly) Grades 9-12: 2 oz eq. min. daily (10-12 oz weekly) At least half of the grains must be whole grain-rich beginning July 1, Beginning July 1, 2014 all grains must be whole grain rich. 1 cup Must be fat-free (unflavored/flavored) or 1% low fat (unflavored) Previous SHAPE California menu-planning target levels have been removed and are no longer viable. Students are encouraged to start each day with a healthy breakfast either at home or at school. Schools will to the extent possible, operate the school breakfast program. Schools will advertise, promote, and encourage parents to provide breakfast through newsletter articles, take home materials or other means. Nutrition Services is committed to offering: The highest quality of prepared and packaged foods available. 7

8 Requirement V Measuring Implementation of a Local School Wellness Policy and Designing Responsibility For Implementation and Enforcement Representatives of the district shall develop a plan for implementing and measuring implementation of the policy Superintendent or designee shall designate at least one person within the LEA or at each site with the operational responsibility. Each School shall post the district s policies and regulations on nutrition and physical activity. School Board involvement in establishing the goals for the school wellness policy. Superintendent or designee should recommend for school board approval specific quality indicators used to measure implementation of policy. Superintendent or designee should ensure district wide and individual school compliance with policy. School Nutrition's Services staff and other members of the school health council assist in ensuring policy compliance. Monitoring Superintendent or designee report a minimum of every two years on compliance of policy. Conduct baseline assessments of nutrition and physical activity programs and policies. Repeat assessment every two years. Revise as necessary, to address changes in state and federal law as well as in areas in need of improvement. 8

9 Reference Ed Code/Legislation/Regulations Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 Section 204: Local School Wellness Policy Local School Wellness Policy requirements for each local education agency participating in the National School Lunch (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP). Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): 7CFR Nutrition standards and menu planning approaches for NSLP. Parts 210 and 220 of the Code of Federal Regulations can be found in their entirety at: 7CFR Federal law that defines competitive food sales and foods of minimal nutritional value (FMNV) for NSLP. 7CFR Nutrition standards and menu planning approaches for SBP. 7CFR Federal laws that defines competitive food sales and FMNV for SBP. Federal Policy: APB SP (January 2001) Provides definitions for food service area and meal period. Prohibits the sale of FMNV during a meal period in an area where program meals are served and/or eaten. Dept. of Education (CDE), Nutrition Services Division (NSD) Management Bulletin (MB) California Education Code (EC)*: Nutrition EC (Senate Bill 965, Torlakson 2003) Requirements for school board entering or renewing contracts containing carbonated beverages, nonnutritious beverages, or nonnutritious foods. (EC defines nonnutritious foods and beverages) Management Bulletin EC (Assembly Bill 753, Torres 1979) Requires that 50% of all foods, sold outside the NSLP and SBP, be from the List of Nutritious Foods. (List of foods provided in EC) SB-12 Escutia- School Food Nutrition Ed Code

10 Reference Ed Code/Legislation/Regulations FOOD (EC Section 49431) The only food that shall be sold during breakfast and lunch periods is food that is sold as a full meal through a federal reimbursable meal program. In addition, individually sold portions of nuts, nut butters, seeds, eggs, cheese packaged for individual sale, fruit, vegetables that have not been deep fried, and legumes may be sold. Individually sold dairy items and whole grain food items may be sold, provided they meet the 35/10/35 guidelines listed below and do not exceed 175 calories per individual food item. BEVERAGES (EC Section ) The only beverages that shall be sold are: Water, with no added sweeteners Milk (one-percent, or nonfat or rice milk, soy milk, or other similar nondairy milk) Fruit juice, preferably 100 percent but at least 50 percent fruit juice, with no added sweeteners Vegetable juice, at least 50 percent vegetable juice, with no added sweeteners Middle, Junior High, and High Schools FOOD (EC Section ) BEVERAGES (EC Section ) The only food that may be sold outside the federal reimbursable meal programs must meet the following requirements: Not more than 35 percent of its total calories shall be from fat (excluding nuts, nut butters, seeds, eggs, and cheese) Not more than 10 percent of its total calories shall be from saturated fat and trans fat combined (excluding eggs and cheese) Not more than 35 percent of its total weight shall be composed of sugar, including naturally occurring and added sugar (excluding fruits and vegetables) Calories shall not exceed 250 calories per food item Entrée items (i.e., foods generally regarded as being the primary food in a meal, including but not limited to, sandwiches, burritos, pasta, and pizza) shall not exceed 400 calories per food item and 4 grams of fat per 100 calories The only beverages that shall be sold are: Water, with no added sweeteners Milk (One-percent, or nonfat or rice milk, soy milk, or other similar nondairy milk) Fruit juice, preferably 100 percent but at least 50 percent fruit juice, with no added sweeteners Vegetable juice, at least 50 percent vegetable juice with no added sweeteners Electrolyte replacement beverages with no more than 42 grams of added sweeteners per 20-ounce serving. 10

11 San Jacinto Unified School District Student STUDENT WELLNESS AR 5030 Page 1 of 4 The District Wellness program promotes healthy eating and physical activity for all district students. The Governing Board wishes to instill in its students a lifelong healthy lifestyle with a focus on Health, Physical Education and Nutrition. The Governing Board recognizes the relationship between students nutrition/health status and their ability to learn. Definitions District Wellness Comprehensive School Health Program - School affiliated strategies, activities, and services designed to promote the optimal physical, emotional, social, and educational development of students, a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease and infirmity. Regular School Day - From the time that children arrive in school in the morning until 30 minutes after the end of the final dismissing bell. Nutrition Education and Physical Activity Staff shall provide a sequential health education curriculum designated to motivate and help students maintain and improve their health, prevent disease, and avoid health-related risk behaviors. Curriculum should be taught by highly qualified and supported teachers. Nutrition Education shall be provided as part of the health education program in grades K-12 and, as is appropriate, be integrated into core academic subjects as well as programs before and after school. In addition, education activities will include an integrated family and community involvement component designed to achieve the following: engage families as active participants in their student's education; support the ability of families to support student achievement, and encourage collaboration with community resources and services in order to respond more effectively to the health-related cultural needs of students. Staff shall provide a sequential physical education curriculum which involves the following: moderate to vigorous physical activity; instruction in the Physical Education Model California State Standards; activities and sports that all students enjoy and can pursue throughout their lives; and that is coordinated with the comprehensive health education curriculum. Minimum Physical Education requirements for grades 1-6 equals 100 minutes per week. Physical Education for grades 7-12 must be taught under the supervision of a credentialed physical education teacher and meet a minimum requirement of 200 minutes per week. Schools should discourage extended periods (i.e., periods of two or more hours or "block") of inactivity. When activities, such as mandatory school-wide testing, make it necessary for students to remain indoors for long periods of time, schools should give students periodic breaks during which they are encouraged to stand and be moderately active. 11

12 Student STUDENT WELLNESS AR 5030 Page 2 of 4 Physical fitness tests will be administered to grades 5, 7, and 9 in the months of February, March, April and May annually. Students shall receive their individual test scores upon completing fitness tests. All elementary school students will have at least 15 minutes a day of supervised recess, preferably outdoors, during which schools should encourage moderate to vigorous physical activity verbally and through the provision of space and equipment. (NOTE: This period cannot count as physical education). Physical activity or withholding opportunities for physical activities shall be discouraged as a method of punishment. However, upon the principal s approval, a teacher may restrict a student's recess time when he/she believes that this action is the most effective way to bring about improved behavior, subject to the following conditions: 1. The student shall be given adequate time to use the restroom and get a drink or eat lunch, as appropriate. 2. The student shall remain under a certificated employee's supervision during the period of restriction. The Board prohibits marketing, advertising, school publications, coupons, incentive programs or signage of any foods of minimal nutritional on school property or equipment. Guidelines for Foods Available at School The District Staff shall promote maximum student participation in the National School Breakfast, Lunch, Summer Meal, and After School Snack Meal Programs. All foods sold to students throughout the school day shall be done so exclusively by the Schools Nutrition Services Department and must meet or exceed the State and Federal guidelines for foods offered to students. Food sales may transpire at school functions and sporting events only after 30 minutes or more has elapsed following the end of the regular school day. The sale of beverages and/or food items that do not comply with the regulations below may only be sold in the following situations: at elementary, by pupils of the school off of and away from school premises or by pupils of the school at least one-half hour after the end of the school day; at secondary, off of and away from school premises or at least one-half hour after the end of the school day. School Administration shall enforce compliance through education, meetings, newsletters etc. of teachers, parents and PTA personnel regarding guidelines and regulations of district policies. Foods of minimal nutritional value will not be offered to students in the regular school day. Additionally staff, parent s volunteers, etc. will eliminate the use foods of minimal nutritional value for a reward for good behavior, academic achievement, accomplishments or in any other manner where the student would relate food as a reward. 12

13 Student STUDENT WELLNESS AR 5030 Page 3 of 4 The district administration expects only foods that meet or exceed the minimum requirements be offered for occasional celebrations or parties. School Staff, shall require that parents, guardians and volunteers support the district nutrition education program. The following minimum requirement must be met for items offered at such events to students: *Beverages offered shall consist of: Milk, 100% Juice preferably at least 50% with no added sweeteners and water. Secondary schools may also offer electrolyte replacement drinks containing no more than 42 grams of added sweeteners per 20-ounce serving. * Snack Items: Not more than 175 calories (elementary) or 250 calories (secondary) per individual food item. Not more than 35% of calories from fat. Not more than 10% of its total calories shall be from saturated fat. Not more than 35% of its weight shall be composed of Sugar including naturally occurring and added sugar. Food items donated for occasional class parties shall be offered to students after the end of the lunch period to encourage students to eat a balanced meal. Items offered must be commercially prepared and stable at room temperature. Nutritional information is provided by law on all foods products offered for retail sale. Food item labels shall have the above nutrient information clearly visible on its commercial packaging. Schools shall discourage students from sharing their foods or beverages with one another during meal or snack times, given concerns about allergies, disease transmission and other restrictions on some children's diets. Guidelines for Child Nutrition Reimbursable Meals Nutrition services are committed to providing children with a wide variety of high quality foods to choose from, with a strong emphasis on fresh and healthful foods. All efforts will be made to maintain the nutritional integrity of the foods offered in all programs as defined by the U.S.D.A. The San Jacinto Nutrition Services places a strong emphasis on customer service and will support and encourage professional development for Nutrition Services staff. 13

14 Student STUDENT WELLNESS AR 5030 Page 4 of 4 Marketing for school meal programs occurs through a wide variety of school resources such as newsletters, school morning announcements, wellness committees, parent groups, and the Internet. Nutrition Services is also committed to working with all stakeholders to make available to them a variety of nutritional education information. The Child Nutrition Department will support the District's nutrition education efforts by adhering to nutritional integrity when selecting any snacks, foods, or beverages which may be sold or donated for approved school events. All selections will meet or exceed the nutrition requirements established by local, state, and federal statutes and regulations. In addition, the department will work with industry to develop and provide healthful food and beverage options. Sites will meet all Safety and Sanitation requirements as outlined in the USDA guidelines. Guidelines for Measuring Local School Wellness Implementation and Enforcement The district Superintendent, Principal or designee should ensure district wide and individual school compliance with the adopted school wellness policy. Schools should be encouraged to conduct a baseline assessment of their nutrition and physical activity programs and policies that can be compiled at the district level and used to set priorities. A designee shall be appointed from each school site to attend meetings regarding wellness compliance and changes. Each designee shall report to their site administrator all revisions and or updates to the district s wellness policy, state and federal laws as well as areas of improvement. The district should support future education on wellness compliance and laws which would directly effect changes in the Districts Wellness Policy. Each school site shall notify parents concerning policies and regulations on nutrition and physical activity. Wellness Provisions Superintendent and or designees shall provide innovative ways of implementing and supporting the wellness mission. The district Wellness Committee will assist with future Wellness Policy development. Site appointees shall report individual site compliance issues and return with updated policy review and changes. Administrative Regulation Approved: January 29, 2007 Revised: April 20, 2012 SAN JACINTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 14