Section 10-007 Wellness Policy
Mulvane School District U.S.D. #263 is committed
to providing school environments that promote and protect children’s health,
well-being, and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical
activity. Therefore, it is the policy of Mulvane School District U.S.D. #263
that:
- Wellness
guidelines will be implemented as specified in the Kansas State Department
of Education’s Wellness Policy Report for each school level.
- Students,
parents, teachers, food service professionals, health professionals, and
other interested community members will be engaged in developing,
implementing, monitoring, and reviewing district-wide nutrition and
physical activity policies.
- All
students in grades K-12 will have opportunities, support, and
encouragement to be physically active on a regular basis.
- Foods
and beverages sold or served at school will meet the nutrition
recommendations of the U.S. Dietary
Guidelines for Americans.
- Qualified
child nutrition professionals will provide students with access to a
variety of affordable, nutritious, and appealing foods that meet the
health and nutrition needs of students.
- Students
will be provided with adequate time to eat in settings that are clean,
safe, and pleasant.
- To
the maximum extent practicable, all schools in our district will
participate in available federal school nutrition programs.
- Schools
will provide nutrition education and physical education to foster lifelong
habits of healthy eating and physical activity and will establish linkages
between health education, school nutrition programs, and related community
services.
Approved
by Board 6/12/06