Policy Preamble
Pardeeville Area School District (hereto referred to as the District) is committed to the optimal development of every student. Good nutrition and regular physical activity before, during, and after the school day strongly correlate with positive student outcomes. The District believes that we need to create and support health-promoting learning environments throughout our schools, allowing students to achieve success. This policy outlines the District’s approach to ensure that all students practice healthy eating and physical activity throughout the school day.
Policy Leadership
The designated official to oversee the wellness policy is Amber Denure, Middle School Principal. The official shall convene the Wellness Committee and lead the policy review, update, and evaluation.
To assist in creating a healthy school environment, the District shall establish a Wellness Committee to provide an ongoing review and evaluation of the Wellness Policy. The Committee shall meet no less than once during the school year to implement, assess, review, and recommend changes to the Wellness Policy.
The District shall invite diverse members to participate in the development, implementation, and periodic wellness policy review and update. Members may include:
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Administrator
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Board member
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Physical education teacher
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School food service representative
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School nurse
Nutrition Standards for All Foods
The District is committed to serving healthy meals to our students. The school meal programs aim to improve the diet and health of school children, model healthy eating patterns, and support healthy choices while accommodating cultural food preferences and special dietary needs.
Standards and Guidelines for School Meals
The District is committed to ensuring that:
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All meals meet or exceed current nutrition requirements established under the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. The policy should include a link to USDA meal pattern requirements or list them individually.
Foods and Beverages Sold Outside of the School Meals Program
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All food and beverages sold and served outside of the school meal programs (“competitive” foods and beverages) shall, at a minimum, meet the standards established in USDA’s Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in Schools (Smart Snacks) rule. The policy should include a link to the USDA Smart Snacks standards or list individually.
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The District adheres to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction fundraiser exemption policy and allows two exempt fundraisers per student organization per school year. All other fundraisers sold during the school day will meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards. No restrictions are placed on selling food/beverage items outside the school day.
Marketing
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the nutrition standards set forth by USDA’s Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in Schools (Smart Snacks) rule. Marketing includes brand names, trademarks, logos, or tags except when placed on a food or beverage product/container; displays, such as vending machine exteriors; corporate/brand names, logos, trademarks on cups, posters, school supplies, education materials, food service equipment, and school equipment (e.g. message boards, scoreboards, uniforms); advertisements in school publications/mailings; sponsorship of school activities, fundraisers, or sports teams; educational incentive programs such as contests or programs; and free samples or coupons displaying advertising of a product.
Foods Provided but Not Sold
The District encourages foods offered on the school campus to meet or exceed the USDA Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards, including those provided at celebrations and parties and classroom snacks brought by staff or family members.
Nutrition Education
Nutrition education shall follow the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Model Academic Standards for Nutrition.
Nutrition Promotion
The District is committed to providing a school environment that encourages students to practice healthy eating and physical activity. Students shall receive consistent nutrition messages that promote health throughout schools, classrooms, cafeterias, and school media.
Physical Activity
The District shall provide students with age and grade-appropriate opportunities to engage in physical activity.
Physical Education
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All District elementary students in each grade shall have physical education a minimum of three times per week.
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All District middle school students must take the equivalent of one academic year of physical education.
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All District high school students must receive 1.5 physical education credits before graduation.
Other School-Based Activities that Promote Wellness
As appropriate, schools shall support students, staff, and parents’ efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Staff Wellness
The District will implement activities to promote healthy eating and physical activity among school staff, such as applying Smart Snacks nutritional standards for foods and beverages in vending machines available to staff members.
Community Engagement
The District shall inform and invite parents to participate in school-sponsored activities throughout the year.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Public Updates
The District will use the Wisconsin Local Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment Report Card to fulfill the triennial assessment requirement. The results of the triennial assessment will be made available to the public.
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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