No. 246
Forbes Road Career & Technology Center
/SECTION:
/PUPILS
TITLE:
/STUDENT WELLNESS
ADOPTED:
/JUNE 29, 2006
REVISED:
/10/26/09; 5/24/12; 10/22/15
REPLACES:
/1. Purpose
2. Authority
P.L. 108-265
Section 204
3. Delegation of
Responsibility
Policy 808 / 246. STUDENT WELLNESS
The Forbes Road Career & Technology Center recognizes that student wellness and proper nutrition are related to students’ physical well-being, growth development and readiness to learn. The Joint Operating Committee is committed to providing a school environment that promotes student wellness, proper nutrition, nutrition education, and regular physical activity as part of the total learning experience. In a healthy school environment, students will learn about and participate in positive dietary and lifestyle practices that can improve student achievement.
To ensure the health and well-being of all students, the Joint Operating Committee establishes that the school shall provide to students:
· A comprehensive nutrition program consistent with federal and state requirements.
· Access at reasonable cost to foods and beverages that meet established nutritional guidelines.
The Administrative Director of Forbes Road CTC shall be responsible to monitor the school’s program to ensure compliance with this policy, related policies and established guidelines or administrative regulations.
Staff members responsible for programs related to student wellness shall report to the Administrative Director regarding the status of such programs.
The Administrative Director shall annually report to the Joint Operating Committee on the school’s compliance with law and policies related to student wellness. The report may include:
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P.L. 108-265
Section 204
4. Guidelines / 1. Assessment of school environment regarding student wellness issues.
2. Evaluation of food services program.
3. Review of all foods and beverages sold in the Center for compliance
with established nutrition guidelines.
4. Recommendations for policy and/or program revisions.
5. Feedback received from school staff, students, parents/guardians,
community members and the Wellness Committee.
An assurance that school guidelines for reimbursable meals are not less restrictive than regulations and guidelines issued for schools in accordance with federal law shall be provided annually by:
Food Service Director,
Cafeteria Manager,
Business Manager, and
Administrative Director.
The Wellness Committee
The Administrative Director shall appoint a Wellness Committee comprised of at least one (1) of each of the following: school administrator, school food service representative, student, parent/guardian, teacher and any other individuals chosen by the Administrative Director.
In addition, the Administrative Director shall appoint a Youth Advisory Council comprised of the school food service representative, a food service worker, a school administrator and student representatives.
The Wellness Committee shall serve as an advisory committee regarding student health issues and shall be responsible for developing a Student Wellness Policy that complies with the law to recommend to the Joint Operating Committee for adoption.
1. The Wellness Committee may examine related research and laws, assess student needs and the current school environment, review existing Joint Operating Committee policies and administrative regulations, and raise awareness about student health issues.
2. The Wellness Committee may survey parents/guardians and/or students; conduct community forums or focus groups; collaborate with appropriate community agencies and organizations; cooperate with participating school districts: and engage in similar activities, within the budget established for these purposes.
3. The Wellness Committee shall provide at least an annual report to the Joint Operating Committee and Administrative Director regarding the status of its work, as required.
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4. The Wellness Committee shall participate in the
Implementation and periodic review and update of the
Wellness Plan.
The Youth Advisor Council shall serve as an advisory committee regarding the school lunch program and the food in the school store. These students will act as liaisons, bringing to the meeting issues of concern. The student will take back nutritional information gained to their respective programs.
Nutrition Education
a. Nutrition education will be provided by sending school districts in accordance with State Board and Education curriculum regulations and the academic standards for Health, Safety and Physical Education.
b. School food service shall create a learning opportunity when appropriate.
c. Nutrition education may be integrated into other subjects to complement but not replace academic standards based on nutrition education.
d. Lifelong healthy behaviors shall be reinforced by linking nutrition education and physical activity.
e. Positive nutrition messages shall be disseminated throughout the Center.
f. Nutrition education opportunities shall extend beyond the school environment to engage and involve families and communities.
Physical Education
a. Quality physical education instruction that promotes lifelong physical activity and provides instruction in the skills and knowledge necessary for lifelong participation shall be provided for all students.
b. Physical education classes shall be the means through which all students learn, and practice and are assessed on developmentally appropriate skills and knowledge necessary for lifelong, health-enhancing physical activity.
c. A sequential physical education program consistent with State Board of Education curriculum regulations and Health, Safety and Physical Education academic standards shall be developed and implemented.
d. Appropriate professional development shall be provided for physical education staff.
e. Physical education classes shall have a teacher-student ratio comparable to those other courses (scheduling).
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Other School Based Activities
a. The Center shall provide adequate space for eating and serving school meals.
b. Students shall be provided with a clean and safe meal environment.
c. The Center shall provide meal periods at appropriate hours.
d. Drinking water shall be available at all meal periods and throughout the school day.
e. Students shall have access and be encourage to wash or sanitize hands before meals and snacks.
f. Qualified nutrition professionals shall administer the school meals program.
g. To the extent possible, the Center shall utilize available funding and outside programs to enhance student wellness.
h. Food shall not be used in the schools as a reward.
i. The Center shall provide professional development to all staff on the components of the Student Wellness Policy
j. Goals of the Student Wellness Policy shall be considered in planning all school based activities.
k. Administrators, teachers, food service personnel, students, parents/guardians, and community members shall be encouraged to serve as positive role models through district programs, communications and outreach efforts.
l. The district shall support the efforts of parents/guardians to provide a healthy diet and daily physical activity for children by communicating relevant information through various methods.
m. Healthier food selections should be available as part of fundraisers, school stores, birthday parties and celebrations.
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Nutrition Guidelines
All foods available in the Center during the school day shall be offered to students with consideration for promoting student health and reducing childhood obesity.
Foods provided through the National School Lunch Program shall comply with federal nutrition standards under the School Meals Initiative.
Competitive foods are defined as foods offered at school other than through the National School Lunch Programs and include a la carte foods, snacks and beverages; vending food, snacks and beverage; schools store food, snacks and beverages; fundraisers; classroom parties; holiday celebrations; and food from home. The term “competitive foods” shall not include lunches provided to a student by his/her parent/guardian.
All competitive foods offered at school must follow the USDA Smart Snack in School Standards.
All competitive foods available to students in the Center shall meet Nutritional Standards for Competitive Foods in Pennsylvania Schools.
References:
Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004-P.L. 108-265 Sec. 20
School Code- 24 P.S. Sec. 1337.1, 1422, 1422.1
National School Lunch Program- 42 U.S. C. Sec. 1751 et seq.
Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010- P.L. 111-296
Board Policy- 808
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