The Moretown Elementary School is committed to providing school environments that promote and protect children’s health, well being, and ability to learn by supporting healthy behaviors that include healthy eating and physical activity.

The intent of this policy is to ensure compliance with the local policy requirements of the federal Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004. In accord with those requirements, this policy has been developed in consultation with parents, students, school food service personnel, health professionals, educators, school administrators and the public.

It is the policy of the Moretown Elementary School to establish goals for nutrition education, physical activity and other school based activities that are designed to promote student wellness. With the objective of promoting student health and reducing childhood obesity, the supervisory union will also establish nutrition guidelines in alignment with state guidelines for all foods available at school during the school day.

The district shall ensure that guidelines for reimbursable school meals are not less restrictive than regulations and guidance issued by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to sections (a) and (b) of Section 10 of the Child Nutrition Act and Section 9(f) (1) and 17(a) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act as those regulations and guidance apply to schools.

No foods of minimal nutritional value, as listed in 7 CFR 210, Appendix B and 7 CFR 220, Appendix B shall be sold in the food service areas during breakfast and lunch periods.

The sale of foods during meal periods in food service areas shall be allowed only if all income from the sale, including the sale of approved foods and drinks from vending machines, accrues to the benefit of the school, the school food service program, or the student organizations sponsoring the sale.

To the extent practicable, the district shall ensure that foods offered at school other than through the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs, including foods sold through vending machines, shall comply with the A la Carte and Vending Guidelines established by the Vermont Departments of Health and Education.

The school environment will promote healthy eating behaviors through the food service program, comprehensive health education as required by state law, and by examples modeled by school staff. Whenever possible, schools will provide guidance to families regarding healthy choices

The school district shall provide nutrition education programs as required by state law and regulations of the State Board of Education. In particular, the district shall provide a nutrition component in its Comprehensive Health Education program and shall develop curricular programs intended to accomplish applicable goals enumerated in the Vermont Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities.

Appropriately licensed staff members shall conduct nutrition education programs.

Physical education and activity programs including co-curricular and after school programs shall meet the needs and interests of all students irrespective of their sex, race/ethnicity, and health status. The school district shall provide a comprehensive physical education program as required by the VT School Quality Standards with moderate to vigorous physical activity as well as daily recreational opportunities that allow for physical activity in a supervised setting. The P.E. instructional programs and requirements will have the flexibility needed to meet the evolving wellness needs and priorities of modern society.

The superintendent or his designee shall monitor school district programs and curriculum to ensure compliance with this policy and administrative procedures established to carry out the requirements of this policy.

The superintendent or his designee shall report at least annually to the board on the school districts compliance with laws and policies related to student wellness. The report shall include an assurance that district guidelines for reimbursable meals are not less restrictive than regulations and guidelines issues for schools in accordance with federal law.

Date Warned: September 13, 2006

Date Adopted: October 11, 2006

Dates Revised:

Legal References:

16 V.S.A. Sections 131 & 906(b) (3).

Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, 42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.

Child Nutrition Act of 1966, 42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.

Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 of Public Law 108-265.

Core of Federal Regulations, 7 CFR Parts 210 and Part 220.