Wellness
STATEMENT
OF PURPOSE
The Lamoille North Supervisory Union Board of School Directors and it’s member
POLICY
STATEMENT
The Wellness Policy shall focus on current and future health education, physical
education and services by addressing the following areas:
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Nutrition Education Goals
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Physical Education Goals
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Physical Activity goals
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Nutritional Guidelines
IMPLEMENTATION/PROCESS
Nutrition Education Goals
Nutrition Education will be taught within the Health and Physical Education
Curriculum in accordance with federal and state laws. The nutrition education
component will focus on good and wide food choices emphasizing diet as a “way
of life” conducive to good health.
Physical
Education Goals
Physical Education shall provide students the knowledge and skills necessary for
lifelong physical activity in line with state and federal law. Students shall
receive physical education opportunities within the school day.
Physical
Activity
Opportunities will be available for students to participate in supervised,
physical activities beyond the physical education curriculum to maintain fitness
and promote a healthy lifestyle throughout the normal instructional day. All
students will have opportunities, support and encouragement to be physically
active on a regular basis.
Nutritional Guidelines
All foods and beverages sold during the school day will comply with existing
state and federal laws, inclusive of non-competition regulations as established
by law. Foods and beverages sold through the Nutrition and Food Service program
will provide students with access to a variety of affordable, nutritious, and
appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students at the
guidelines established by law, appropriate for that level.
This Policy serves as assurance that the school’s guidelines for reimbursable school meals are not less restrictive than regulations and guidance issued by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to the National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act. The Nutrition and Food Service program will provide clean, safe and acceptable settings for students to eat. To reinforce nutrition education and establish healthy attitudes towards eating and food choices, nutrition and dietary guidelines may be integrated throughout the curriculum.
Food sold within or outside of the normal school day at school sponsored events or as available in vending machines on school owned property will include healthy food and beverage choices.
Assessment
Guidelines
Administration will ensure compliance with the Wellness Policy and will provide
a report of the school district’s compliance with the Policy to the school
board as requested through data available to them. Policy development and review
will involve the school board, community, students and staff.
AUTHORITY
16 V.S.A. §§131 & 906(b)(3)
Child Nutrition Act of 1966, 42 U.S.C. 1751
Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004
Section 204 of Public Law 108-265
Code of Federal Regulations, 7
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