PURPOSE

To provide school environments that promote and protect student health and well-being, and the ability to learn.

Introduction and Policy Overview

The Board recognizes the link between student health and learning and desires to provide a comprehensive program promoting healthy eating and physical activity for District students. The Superintendent or designee shall coordinate and align District efforts to support student wellness through health education, physical education and activity, health services, nutrition services, psychological and counseling services, and a safe and healthy school environment. In addition, the Superintendent or designee shall develop strategies for involving parents/guardians and the community in reinforcing students' understanding and appreciation of the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

This board policy addresses school wellness as required by federal law. (42 USC 1758b, 7 CFR 210.31) School wellness is an integrated and collaborative approach.

A. COORDINATED SCHOOL HEALTH COMMITTEE

The Board directs the Superintendent or designee to establish a Coordinated School Health Committee (CSHC) to participate in the development, implementation, and periodic review and update of this board policy. (7 CFR 210.31) The CSHC will serve as a resource to school sites for implementing this board policy and will recommend changes, improvements, and adjustments to existing coordinated school wellness. The CSHC shall meet twice each school year in the fall and spring. The CSHC shall provide input to the Board regarding the wellness plans and procedures that are set forth in this board policy based upon changing laws, regulations, and community input. Community or public may provide input by attending any of the CSHC meetings.

The CSHC may consist of individuals representing District schools and the community, which may include: (1) parents; (2) students; (3) representatives from the District such as board members, Campus Catering, school administrators, physical education teachers, school health professionals; and (4) community members. (42 USC 1758b; 7 CFR 210.31)

B. GOALS FOR NUTRITION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND OTHER WELLNESS ACTIVITIES

The Board directs the Superintendent or designee to establish specific goals for nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness. (42 USC 1758b; 7 CFR 210.31) In developing such goals, the Superintendent or designee shall review and consider evidence-based strategies and techniques. (42 USC 1758b; 7 CFR 210.31)

C. NUTRITION GUIDELINES FOR ALL FOODS AVAILABLE AT SCHOOL

For all foods and beverages available on each campus during the school day, the Superintendent or designee shall establish nutrition guidelines that are consistent with federal law and regulations, including 42 USC section 1758, 1766, 1773, and 1779, and which promote student health and reduce childhood obesity. (42 USC 1758b; 7 CFR 210.31)

To maximize the District's ability to provide nutritious meals and snacks, all District schools shall participate in available federal school nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs and after-school snack programs, to the extent possible.

The Superintendent or designee shall provide access to free, potable water in the food service area during mealtimes. (Education Code 38086)

The Board prohibits the marketing and advertising of foods and beverages that do not meet nutrition standards for the sale of foods and beverages on campus during the school day. (Education Code 49431.9; 7 CFR 210.31) See also Board Policy No. 3554 – Other Food Sales.

D. FOOD SALES, CLASS CELEBRATIONS, AND FOOD-BASED CLASSROOM REWARDS

The State believes that all foods and beverages sold to students at District schools, including those available outside the District's reimbursable food services program, should support the health curriculum and promote optimal health. Nutrition standards adopted by the District for foods and beverages provided through student stores, vending machines, or other venues shall meet or exceed state and federal nutrition standards. (Education Code 49431) See also Board Policy No. 3554 – Other Food Sales.

The Superintendent or designee shall encourage school organizations to use healthy food items or non-food items for fundraising purposes.

He/she also shall discourage snacks as a reward for students' academic performance, accomplishments, or classroom behavior.

School staff shall encourage parents/guardians or other volunteers to support the District's nutrition education program by considering nutritional quality when selecting any food which they may donate for occasional class parties. Only store-bought food items are allowed for occasional classroom celebrations which must include clearly identified nutrition facts, labels, and ingredients. Class parties or celebrations shall be held after the lunch period when possible. (7 CFR 210.31)

E. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION

The individual identified below shall be responsible for ensuring that each school site complies with this board policy (42 USC 1758b; 7 CFR 210.31):

Title: Jannette Kovacevich, Director, Campus Catering
Phone Number: (559) 327-9136
Email: jannettekovacevich@clovisusd.k12.ca.us

The Superintendent or designee shall assess the implementation and effectiveness of this board policy at least once every three years. (42 USC 1758b; 7 CFR 210.31) The assessment shall include the extent to which District schools comply with this board policy, the extent to which this board policy compares to model wellness policies available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and a description of the progress made in attaining the goals of the wellness policy. (42 USC 1758b) As a result of the assessment, the Superintendent shall recommend appropriate updates or modifications to this board policy. (7 CFR 210.31)

The Superintendent or designee shall prepare and maintain proper documentation and records needed for the administrative review of the District's wellness policy conducted by the California Department of Education (CDE) every three years. (7 CFR 210.31)

F. NOTIFICATIONS

The Superintendent or designee shall inform the public about the content and implementation of the District's wellness policy and shall make this board policy and any updates thereto available to the public. This board policy is available to the public on the District's website. He/she shall also inform the public of the District's progress towards meeting the goals of this board policy, including the availability of the triennial assessment. (Education Code 49432; 42 USC 1758b; 7 CFR 210.31)

G. RECORDS

The Superintendent or designee shall retain records that document compliance with 7 CFR 210.31, including, but not limited to, this board policy, documentation of the triennial assessment for each school site, and documentation demonstrating compliance with the community involvement requirements, including requirements to make this board policy and the triennial assessments available to the public. (7 CFR 210.31)

H. NONDISCRIMINATION

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) E-mail: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Adopted: 06/14/2006
Reviewed: 06/19/2007, 02/09/2011
Amended: 04/29/2009, 11/18/2020 (BP 2406 renumbered as BP 5030), 06/09/2021, 04/19/2023, 09/11/2024

EDUCATION CODE

33350-33354 CDE responsibilities re: physical education
38086 Free fresh drinking water
49430-49434 Pupil Nutrition, Health, and Achievement Act of 2001
49490-49494 School breakfast and lunch programs
49500-49505 School meals
49510-49520 Nutrition
49530-49536 Child Nutrition Act
49540-49546 Child care food program
49547-49548.3 Comprehensive nutrition services
49550-49562 Meals for needy students
49565-49565.8 California Fresh Start pilot program
49570 National School Lunch Act
51210 Course of study, grades 1-6
51210.1-51210.2 Physical education, grades 1-6
51210.4 Nutrition education
51220 Course of study, grades 7-12
51222 Physical education
51223 Physical education, elementary schools
51795-51798 School instructional gardens
51880-51921 Comprehensive health education

CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5

15500-15501 Food sales by student organizations
15510 Mandatory meals for needy students
15530-15535 Nutrition education
15550-15565 School lunch and breakfast programs

UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42

1751-1769j National School Lunch Program, especially:
1758b Local wellness policy
1771-1793 Child Nutrition Act, especially:
1773 School Breakfast Program
1779 Rules and regulations, Child Nutrition Act

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 7

210.1-210.33 National School Lunch Program, especially:
210.31 Wellness policy
220.1-220.22 National School Breakfast Program