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Wellness Policy |
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Childhood obesity has become a major problem for our children. On June 30, 2004 Congress passed Federal Public Law (PL 108.265) that states all local education authorities must have a Wellness Policy in place by the beginning of the 2006 school year. The policy was developed and it involved the following: school administration, school board, students, teachers, parents, food service and the public. Our committee consisted of thirty-four people who were from these various categories.
Our policy requirements include nutritional education and physical activity. This will enhance student readiness for learning and increase student achievement. · Requirements for physical activity are to encourage students to participate in physical activity and to achieve health, wellness and enhance performance levels. · Other school-based activities are to provide a clean and safe environment to eat breakfast and lunch. · Food will not be used as punishment or reward. · Schools will partner with parents and committee members to institute programs that support nutritional education and physical activity. · The district will communicate relevant information to the community through various methods such as the District Newsletter, individual school newsletters and the Pleasant Valley School District website. |
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Pleasant Valley School District |
