WELLNESS COMMITTEE
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the presentation from the April BOE meeting
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The
Wellness Committee was established by the Commack School District Board of
Education as part of an on-going commitment
to nutrition education that is interactive and teaches the skills needed
to adopt healthy eating behaviors. State and district health education
curriculum standards and guidelines include both nutrition and physical
education.
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The Committee recommends the following websites: |
For Teachers: |
Nutrition Information Sites Just for Kids KidsHealth.org PCRM's Recipe Archive  Stony Brook Heartlinks Program |
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Members:
Diana Bishop |
Debbie Persampire Geralyn Russo Nicole Ryback Randi Seideman Janet Studley Jeremy Thode Debbie Virga |
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In accordance with PL 108-265, the Commack Union Free School District hereby adopts the following initiatives addressing wellness in its schools. I. Nutrition Education Students in grades K-12 will receive nutrition education that is interactive and teaches the skills they need to adopt healthy eating behaviors. State and district health education curriculum standards and guidelines include both nutrition and physical education. Students will receive consistent nutrition messages throughout the school, in the classroom, in the cafeteria, and in the hallways. Wellness information will be provided to the community through a variety of sources, including its monthly menus, the District website and District and school newsletters. Nutrition information will be integrated into the core curricula. Staff members providing nutrition education will be furnished with appropriate support, materials and resources. Schools will link nutrition education activities with the academic curriculum as appropriate. II. Physical Activity The goal of a school’s physical activity program is to provide opportunities for every student to develop the knowledge and skills for specific physical activities, maintain physical fitness, regularly participate in physical activities and understand the short-term and long-term benefits of a physically active and healthful lifestyle. As an ideal, we strive to have 120 minutes each week of physical activity at the elementary level and 3 periods each week at the secondary level. Students will be provided with opportunities for physical activity during the school day through recess periods, physical education classes and the integration of physical activity into the academic curriculum where appropriate. Students will be given opportunities for physical activity through a range of before-school and after-school programs including intramurals, interscholastic and physical-activity clubs. III. Nutritional Standards for All Foods Available in the Schools The goal of establishing nutritional standards for all foods available in the Commack Schools is to positively influence the students’ lifelong eating habits by providing the types of foods that enhance student wellness. School meals will meet, at a minimum, program requirements and nutritional standards set forth by federal regulations under 7 CFR part 210 (National School Lunch Program) and Part 220 (National School Breakfast Program). The District’s Nutrition Committee will be charged with the responsibility of developing monthly menus that meet nutritional standards and encourage healthy choices. Ala carte foods sold will include items of higher nutrient density, lower in fat and added sugars and moderate in portion sizes. Throughout the District, candy and soda will not be sold on school grounds. Districtwide, there will be an increase in the number of healthy food and beverage selections sold in vending machines, at snack bars, school stores, concession stands, school fund-raising events and served at classroom parties, celebrations, meetings and other school-sponsored functions. Staff members are encouraged to offer incentives other than food, beverages and candy to their students. IV. School-Based Activities Designed to Promote Student Wellness The goal of school-based activities is to create a school environment which provides consistent wellness messages and is conducive to promoting students’ healthy eating habits and physically active lifestyle. The District will provide adequate time for students to enjoy a healthy meal in a clean environment. Parents, teachers, school administrators, students, food-service personnel and community members will serve as role models in practicing healthy eating and being physically active, both in school and at home. Parents will be provided with resources in the areas of nutrition/wellness education, and will be encouraged to send healthy snacks to school with their children. Teachers will be provided with appropriate materials and will be encouraged to share wellness information with the students. Recess for elementary grades will be scheduled before lunch when possible, which is conducive to the District’s wellness philosophy. V. Measurement and Evaluation The Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee will ensure compliance with the established district-wide wellness policy. In each school the principal or his/her designee will ensure compliance with the policy and regulations and will report on the school’s compliance annually to the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee. Monitoring assessments will be repeated annually to ensure policy compliance, to evaluate progress and to identify areas in need of improvement. As part of the assessment, the District will review the wellness initiatives described above. The District will revise these regulations as necessary and will develop plans to help further facilitate its implementation. ADOPTED: Board of Education Meeting 07/06/06
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