WELLNESS PLAN STRATEGIES TO SOLICIT INVOLVEMENT This document, referred to as the wellness plan (the plan), is intended to implement policy (LOCAL), which has been adopted by the Board to comply with the requirements for a school wellness policy. [Section 9A(a) of the National School Lunch Act (NSLA), 42 U.S.C. 1758b] Federal law requires that certain stakeholders be involved in the development, implementation, and periodic review and update of the wellness policy. The District has chosen to use the local school health advisory council (SHAC) to work on behalf of the District to review and consider evidence-based strategies and techniques in order to develop and implement nutrition guidelines and wellness goals as required by federal law. The SHAC will permit the following persons to work with the SHAC on the District s wellness policy and plan: parents, students, the District s food service provider, physical education teachers, school health professionals, Board members, administrators, and members of the public. The SHAC will solicit involvement and input of these other interested persons by: 1. Social media announcements 2. Website notifications IMPLEMENTATION Each campus principal is responsible for the implementation of (LOCAL) and this wellness plan at his or her campus, including the submission of necessary information to the SHAC for evaluation. The Director of Instructional Services is the District official responsible for the overall implementation of (LOCAL), including the development of this wellness plan and any other appropriate administrative procedures, and ensuring that each campus complies with the policy and plan. EVALUATION In accordance with law, the District will measure and make available to the public the results of an assessment of the implementation of the District s wellness policy, a description of the progress made in attaining the goals of the wellness policy, and the extent to which the wellness policy compares with any state- or federally designated model wellness policies. Annually, the SHAC will prepare a report on the wellness policy and this plan by gathering information from each principal and appropriate District administrators. The SHAC will assess the District s and each campus s progress toward meeting the goals of the policy and plan by reviewing District and campus level activities and events tied to the wellness program. 1 of 12
The SHAC will consider evidence-based strategies when setting and evaluating goals and measurable outcomes. The SHAC will use the following tools for this analysis: End of Year Evaluation Meeting PUBLIC NOTIFICATION To comply with the legal requirement to annually inform and update the public about the content and implementation of the local wellness policy, the District will create a wellness page on its website to document information and activity related to the school wellness policy, including: 1. A copy of the wellness policy [see (LOCAL)]; 2. A copy of this wellness plan, with dated revisions; 3. Notice of any Board revisions to policy (LOCAL); 4. The required implementation assessment 5. Any other relevant information. The District will also publish the above information in appropriate District or campus publications. RECORDS RETENTION Records regarding the District s wellness policy will be retained in accordance with law and the District s records management program. Questions may be directed to the District s records management officer. GUIDELINES AND GOALS The following provisions describe the District s nutrition guidelines and activities and objectives chosen by the SHAC to implement the Board-adopted wellness goals in policy (LOCAL). NUTRITION GUIDELINES All District campuses participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture s (USDA s) child nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP). Federal law requires that the District establish nutrition guidelines for foods and beverages sold to students during the school day on each campus that promote student health and reduce childhood obesity. The District s nutrition guidelines are to ensure all foods and beverages sold or marketed to students during the school day adhere 2 of 12
to all federal regulations and guidance and are designed to promote student health and reduce childhood obesity. FOODS AND BEVERAGES SOLD The District will comply with federal requirements for reimbursable meals. For other foods and beverages sold to students during the school day, the District will comply with the federal requirements for competitive foods. Competitive foods and beverages are not part of the regular meal programs and occur through sales such as a la carte options or vending machines. For purposes of this plan, these requirements will be referred to as Smart Snacks standards or requirements. The following websites have information regarding meal and Smart Snacks requirements: http://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/nutrition-standardsschool-meals http://www.fns.usda.gov/healthierschoolday/tools-schoolsfocusing-smart-snacks Smart snacks can be sold during the day with the exception of during meal service time. Snacks not meeting Smart Snacks requirements may not be sold until 30 minutes after the last bell of the school day. FOOD AND BEVERAGES PROVIDED The District shall establish standards for all foods and beverages provided, but not sold, to students during the school day. These standards shall be addressed in the District s wellness plan. Food that is provided, not sold, to students shall not be given to students until 2:00 p.m. (i.e., birthday parties, rewards, etc.) EXCEPTION-- FUNDRAISERS State rules adopted by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) allow an exemption to the Smart Snacks requirements for up to six days per year per campus when a food or beverage is sold as part of a District fundraiser. [See CO(LEGAL)] During a fundraising event, the Competitive Food Nutrition Standards do not apply. Each campus may have up to six exempt fundraising days per year. Food and beverage items sold for exempt fundraisers cannot be sold in competition with school meals in the food service area during the school meal service. 3 of 12
NUTRITION PROMOTION Federal law requires that the District establish goals for nutrition promotion in its wellness policy. The District s nutrition promotion activities will encourage participation in the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, and any supplemental food and nutrition programs offered by the District. In accordance with (LOCAL), the District has established the following goals for nutrition promotion. GOAL 1: The District s food service staff, teachers, and other District personnel shall consistently promote healthy nutrition messages in cafeterias, classrooms, and other appropriate settings. Objective 1: Students will understand the importance of eating healthy and being active. School menus will contain nutritional information and tips and will be sent home with students monthly. August, 2017 May, 2018 Nutritional information and facts Objective 2: Students will be reminded on the importance of eating healthy. Signage in the cafeteria will promote healthy eating habits and provide visuals for students as reminders. August, 2017 May, 2018 Nutritional Posters Healthy for Life GOAL 2: The District shall share educational nutrition information with families and the general public to promote healthy nutrition choices and positively influence the health of students. Objective 1: Students and families will make healthy nutritional choices and promote the health of students. School menus will contain nutritional infor- 4 of 12
mation and tips and will be sent home with students monthly. August, 2017 May, 2018 Nutritional information and facts Objective 2: Families and the general public will be influenced to promote healthy nutrition and the overall health of students. SISD will use social media to educate parents and the general public about nutrition and healthy eating habits. Healthy for Life information will be posted on the SISD website. Postings on Facebook Technology support Reminders to post throughout the year GOAL 3: The District shall ensure that food and beverage advertisements accessible to students outside of school hours on District property depict contain only products that meet the federal guidelines for competitive foods. Objective 1: Students will be provided nutritional information. Food Service Director and Cafeteria Managers will monitor signage to make sure that it is up-to-date and accurate. Weekly Personnel Objective 2: Students will be provided only accurate and up-to-date information. Food Service Director and Cafeteria Managers will regularly monitor the signage in cafeterias to make sure it follows all nutritional guidelines. Signage in cafeteria Personnel None 5 of 12
NUTRITION EDUCATION Federal law requires that the District establish goals for nutrition education in its wellness policy. State law also requires that the District implement a coordinated health program with a nutrition services and health education component at the elementary and middle school levels. [See EHAA] In accordance with (LOCAL), the District has established the following goals for nutrition education. GOAL 1: The District shall deliver nutrition education that fosters the adoption and maintenance of healthy eating behaviors. Objective 1: Students will be taught the benefits of having healthy eating habits. Students are taught nutritional facts during health classes and consumer science classes. Nutritional facts Objective 2: Nutritional education will be taught to students throughout the year. SISD afterschool program, ACE, will hold classes that promote and apply healthy eating habits. Nutritional facts, recipes 6 of 12
GOAL 2: The District shall make nutrition education a District-wide priority and shall integrate nutrition education into other areas of the curriculum, as appropriate. Objective 1: Students will be taught nutritional facts K-12. Students are taught nutritional facts during health classes, consumer science classes, and ACE classes. They are taught in athletics about the importance of eating healthy. Nutritional facts Objective 2: Students will be provided nutritional education. Students are taught the importance of eating correctly in order to perform at their potential in health classes, consumer science classes, and ACE classes. Nutritional facts GOAL 3: The District shall provide professional development so that teachers and other staff responsible for the nutrition education program are adequately prepared to effectively deliver the program. Objective 1: The appropriate personnel will be trained in nutritional education and are adequately prepared to deliver the program. All cafeteria staff will be trained annually in nutritional education. Training records Cafeteria staff training Dates and times 7 of 12
Objective 2: SISD nurses will be trained in proper nutritional education. Nurses are trained annually in nutritional education. Professional development records Training Dates and times PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The District will implement, in accordance with law, a coordinated health program with physical education and physical activity components and will offer at least the required amount of physical activity for all grades. [See BDF, EHAA, EHAB, and EHAC.] Federal law requires that the District establish goals for physical activity in its wellness policy. In accordance with (LOCAL), the District has established the following goals for physical activity. GOAL 1: The District shall provide an environment that fosters safe, enjoyable, and developmentally appropriate fitness activities for all students, including those who are not participating in physical education classes or competitive sports. Objective 1: Students will participate in Fitness Gram. The students in SISD shall participate in the Fitness Gram annually and the results shall be documented. The following students will participate: Grades 3-5 All students Grades 6-12 Students involved in athletics Fitness Gram records Personnel data collected and entered by P.E. teachers/coaches Times and dates Objective 2: SISD students shall be provided breaks for students throughout the day. SISD provides recess breaks for PK-5 and provides breaks for students 6-12 throughout the day. Schedules 8 of 12
Schedules GOAL 2: The District shall provide appropriate staff development and encourage teachers to integrate physical activity into the academic curriculum where appropriate. Objective 1: SISD music teachers will incorporate movement in their music class. The students at Primary and Intermediate participate in music during the day and are encouraged to stand up and move around to music. SHS band students participate in marching during the fall semester. Music curriculum Objective 2: SISD teachers will encourage students to move around and be active throughout the day. Teachers encourage all students throughout the day to get up and walk around and participate in activities. Students change classrooms throughout the day. Principal observation GOAL 3: The District shall make appropriate before-school and after-school physical activity programs available and shall encourage students to participate. Objective 1: Students in K-8 will be eligible to participate in after school activities. K-8 students are eligible to attend the ACE after-school program. In this program, students are given opportunities to participate in various physical activities. Personnel 9 of 12
Availability Objective 2: SISD facilities are made available for students to utilize before and after school. Playgrounds and track at SJHS are open before and after school for use by students and the community. SISD facilities GOAL 4: The District shall encourage parents to support their children s participation, to be active role models, and to include physical activity in family events. Objective 1: The parents of SISD students will be involved in their child s physical activities. The ACE program provides many opportunities for parents to be involved in their child s physical activities. They conduct events that involve the entire family and community. Personnel and financial Participation Objective 2: SISD will promote activities for the entire family to enjoy together SISD campuses offer Family Engagement nights with activities that involve the entire family and community. The playground and track at SJHS are available to the community. Primary and Intermediate students participate in Field Day activities during the spring semester and parents are invited to volunteer and assist with this event. Schedule of events Personnel and financial Participation 10 of 12
SCHOOL-BASED ACTIVITIES Federal law requires that the District establish goals for other school-based activities in its wellness policy to promote student wellness. In accordance with (LOCAL), the District has established the following goals as part of its student wellness policy to create an environment conducive to healthful eating and physical activity and to promote and express a consistent wellness message. GOAL 1: The District shall allow sufficient time for students to eat meals in cafeteria facilities that are clean, safe, and comfortable. Objective 1: SISD students are able to eat meals in an appropriate amount of time. SISD schedules lunch periods with allowable time for students to eat. The cafeteria staff helps students move through the serving line as quickly as possible. Observation and schedules Personnel Time slots Objective 2: The SISD cafeterias will be clean, safe, and comfortable. The cafeteria staff ensures that the cafeteria runs effectively and efficiently. They make sure the lunch periods are safe and that students are taken care of. The custodial crew cleans daily to make sure the cafeterias are clean. Staff records Custodians GOAL 2: The District shall promote wellness for students and their families at suitable District and campus activities. Objective 1: SISD will promote wellness for the entire district. The ACE program provides opportunities for students and their families to participate in various activities. 11 of 12
Campuses provide opportunities for families to participate in various evening activities. SISD nurses provide nutrition workshops for the community. Personnel, financial Participation Objective 2: SISD will promote wellness for all students. Students are able to participate in extracurricular activities at SISD. Rosters Participants Participation GOAL 3: The District shall promote employee wellness activities and involvement at suitable District and campus activities. Objective 1: SISD will promote wellness for all staff. The SJHS track is open to the community before and after school. Flu shots and other immunizations are offered to staff and family members during the fall semester each year. Health and wellness screenings are offered to staff and family members during the spring semester. SISD facilities Sign-up sheets Participants Cogdell Hospital Participation 12 of 12