The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Public School District 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.Ìý Therefore, it is the policy of the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Public School District that:Ìý
Foods and beverages sold or served at school will meet the nutrition recommendations of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, will comply with all State and Federal laws and will adhere to food safety and security guidelines.ÌýÌý
A Registered Dietician will provide students with access to a variety of affordable, nutritious, and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students; will accommodate the religious, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the student body in meal planning; and will provide clean, safe, and pleasant settings.Ìý
All schools in our district will participate in available federal school meal programs, including the School Breakfast Program, and the National School Lunch Program.Ìý An afternoon snack program is available at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ High School.ÌýÌý
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 and school meal programs, and with related community services