Novato Unified School District (NUSD) & Food
And Nutrition Services (FANS)
BP & AR OVERVIEWS
NOTE: BP
= "Board Policy": Is generated
by State/Federal/Local government mandates. AR
= "Administrative Rules & Regulations" regulations
are the how-to's of implementing the Board Policy (BP)
NUSD STUDENT WELLNESS BOARD POLICY
BP 5030 – partial text (full
text of BP 5030)
The School Board of Trustees recognizes the important connection
between a healthy diet, physical activity, and the ability of students
to learn effectively and achieve high standards in school. The
Board desires to provide a comprehensive program promoting healthy
eating and physical activity for all district students and staff,
as well as a safe and healthy school environment. The Board
also recognizes the school’s important role as part of the
larger community, to support family health, environmental awareness,
and sustainable agriculture and business practices.
To this end, it is the goal of the Novato Unified School District
to promote through its educational and operational efforts, the
primary messages of the 2005 US Dietary Guidelines for Americans
as illustrated in the USDA My Pyramid education framework: Activity,
Variety, Moderation, Proportionality, Personalization, and Gradual
Improvement. To further the environmental efforts of the County
of Marin, the Board will encourage whenever possible, district-wide
practices which support environmental awareness and sustainability.
Novato School Wellness
Council
The Novato School Wellness Council shall meet at least quarterly,
and shall be charged with making wellness policy recommendations
to the Board of Trustees and advising the district on school health
and environment related issues, activities, policies and programs.
The Superintendent or designee shall appoint the Novato School
Wellness Council, consisting of parents/guardians, students, school
food service professionals, school administrators, Board representatives
school nurses, physical education teachers, and/or others interested
in school health issues.
Goals for Nutrition Education, Physical Activity and Education,
and Other School Based Activities
The Board shall adopt goals for nutrition education, physical activity
and education, and other school based activities that are designed
to promote student wellness consistent with the district’s
educational mission.
The district shall promote a comprehensive nutrition education
and physical education program that is sequential and generally
consistent with the expectations established in the state’s
curriculum frameworks. The goal of the programs should be
to build the skills and knowledge that all students need to foster
lifelong habits of healthy eating and physical activity...
- Nutrition Education
- Physical Activity and Education
- Other School Based Activities
- Nutrition Guidelines for Foods Available at School
- Guidelines for Reimbursable Meals
- Program Implementation and Evaluation....
NUSD SCHOOL WELLNESS BOARD POLICY
BP 3550 – partial text (full
text of BP 3550)
The Governing Board recognizes that students need adequate, nourishing
food in order to grow, learn, and maintain good health. Foods and
beverages available through the district’s food service program
shall:
- Be carefully selected so as to contribute to students’ nutritional
well-being and the prevention of disease.
- Meet or exceed nutritional standards specified in law and administrative
regulation
- Be prepared in ways that will appeal to students, retain nutritive
quality, and foster lifelong healthful eating habits.
- Be served in age-appropriate portions
- Be sold at reasonable prices
The Superintendent or designee shall develop strategies designed
to encourage the participation of students and parents/guardians
in the selection of foods of good nutritional quality for school
menus. Parents/guardians are encouraged to support the district's
nutrition education efforts by considering nutritional quality
when selecting any snacks which they may donate for occasional
class parties.
The Board desires to provide students with adequate time and space
to eat meals. To the extent possible, school and transportation
schedules shall be designed to encourage participation in school
meal programs.
The Superintendent or designee shall periodically review the adequacy
of school facilities for cafeteria eating and food preparation.
School cafeterias shall comply with the sanitation and safety requirements
of the California Uniform Retail Food Facilities Law as set forth
in Health and Safety Code 113700-114455.
Professional development for food service personnel shall include
nutrition education and safe food handling.
Child Nutrition and Physical Activity Advisory Committee
The Board may establish a Child Nutrition and Physical Activity
Advisory Committee to develop school district policies on nutrition
and physical activity for recommendation to and approval by the
Board. (Education Code49433)
The membership of the Child Nutrition and Physical Activity Advisory
Committee shall include, but need not be limited to, Board members,
school administrators, food service directors, food service staff,
other staff, parents/guardians, students, physical and health education
teachers, dietitians, health care professionals and interested
community members. (Education Code 49433)
In developing such policies on nutrition and physical activity,
the Committee shall hold at least one public hearing and shall
ensure that the policies address all the issues and goals specified
in Education Code49433. (Education Code 49433)....
NOVATO SCHOOL WELLNESS COUNCIL
AR 3550 – partial text (full
text of AR
3550)
The Mission of the Novato School Wellness Council is to help
promote healthy eating, physical activity, and healthy lifestyle
choices through education, program, and policy implementation,
and environmental improvement.
1. The functions of
the Novato School Wellness Council are as follows:
- Discuss nutrition and physical activity-related topics of
concern in the school community.
- Coordinate projects and programs to promote healthy eating,
physical activity, and wellness.
- Recommend amendments to school district policies on nutrition
and physical activity for recommendation to and approval by
the Superintendent or designee and the School Board.
- Provide guidance and education on appropriate foods for school
celebrations, events, fundraising, classroom snacks, vending
contracts, and packed lunches.
- Provide guidance and education on research on nutrition,
physical activity and children’s health.
- Assist with writing grants and securing funds for Novato
School Wellness council sponsored projects and programs.
- Provide in-service and education to staff, students and parents
on nutrition and physical activity related topics.
- Posting Requirements
- Nutritional Standards for Foods
- Nutritional Standards for Beverages
SELF SUPPORTING & SUSTAINING ACTIVITY OF FANS
3551 BP – partial text (full
text of BP 3551)
It is the intent of the Governing Board, insofar as possible, that
the Food and Nutritional Services Department shall be a self supporting
and sustaining activity. All proceeds from food sales and
other services offered by the cafeteria shall be deposited in the
cafeteria fund as provided by law. All costs covered by food
sales and meal reimbursements shall be exclusive of all
other costs of the Food and Nutritional services program which
are charged to district funds by statute and by resolution by the
Governing Board as authorized by state law….
- Cafeteria Fund
- Contracts with Outside Providers....
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF FANS
AR 3551 – partial text (full
text of AR 3551)
- Food and Nutritional Services Director, Responsibilities and
Duties
- Principals; Food and Nutritional Services responsibilities
- Food Service Sales
- Accounting
- Inventory
- Insurance
- Audit
- Management Consulting Services
- Use of Kitchen...
FREE AND REDUCED MEALS & EQUALITY
BP 3553 – partial text (full
text of BP 3553)
The Governing Board recognizes that adequate nutrition is essential
to child development and learning and that some families may be
unable to provide breakfast and lunch for their children. In
accordance with law, the district shall provide nutritionally adequate
free and reduced price meals for students whose families meet federal
eligibility criteria.
"The Superintendent or designee shall recommend for Board
approval a plan that ensures that students eligible to receive
free or reduced price meals and milk are not treated differently
from other students or easily identified by their peers...
FREE AND REDUCED BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM
AR 3553 – partial text (full
text of AR
3553)
National Breakfast and Lunch Program regulations require that lunches
be provided for needy students when family income is insufficient
to provide the basic necessities, including food of the proper
quality and amount of good nutrition.
Eligibility for free or reduced price meals shall be based on
federal regulations as provided by the State Department of Education.
Parents shall be informed of thee district policy concerning free
or reduced meals. A letter and application form shall be
distributed to all parents during the first few weeks of school. The
letter shall contain information on eligibility standards, application
procedures and appeal procedures. The information and an
application form shall be provided whenever a new student is enrolled…
- Applications
- Outreach programs for free or reduced price meals
- Confidentiality/Release of Records
OTHER FOOD SALES
BP 3554 – partial text (full
text of BP
3554)
The Governing Board believes that foods and beverages sold to
students on school campuses during the school day should promote
student health and reduce childhood obesity. Any food sales conducted
outside the district’s food service program shall meet nutritional
standards specified in law, Board policy, and administrative regulations
and shall not reduce student participation in the district’s
food service program.
The Board authorizes the Superintendent or designee to approve
the sale of foods and beverages outside the district’s food
service program, including sales by student or adult organizations,
sales through vending machines, and/or sales at secondary school
student stores for fundraising purposes….
NUTRITIONAL STANDARDS
3554 AR – partial text (full
text of AR
3554)
Business and Non-instructional Operations
Food and Nutritional Services Department (FANS)
No foods of minimal nutritional value shall be sold in food service
areas during breakfast and lunch periods. A minimum of 50% of the
food sold by any entity on school grounds during regular school
hours shall be from the list of nutritious foods provided in Education
Code 38085.
Food sales outside the district’s food service program shall
comply with the nutritional standards specified in Education Code
38085. Beginning July 1, 2007, food sales outside the district’s
food service program shall comply with the standards described
in Education Code 49431 for elementary schools and Education Code
49431.2 for middle schools, junior high schools, and high schools.
(Education Code 38085, 49431, 49431.2) Beverage sales shall be
subject to the nutritional standards specified in Education Code
49431.5. (Education Code 49431.5)
When the food and beverage standards in Education Code 49431 and
49431.5 are effective, the sale of foods or beverages that do not
comply with those standards may be permitted at an elementary school,
as part of a fundraising event, only when the items are sold by
students of the school and the sale meets one of the following
conditions: (Education Code 49431, 49431.5)
1. It takes place off and away from school premises.
2. It takes place at least one-half hour after the end of the school
day.
The sale of food items that do not comply with the nutritional
standards in Education Code 49431.2, when effective, may be permitted
at a middle school, junior high school, or high school in any of
the following circumstances: (Education Code 49431.2)
- The sale takes place off and away from school premises.
- The sale takes place on school premises at least one-half hour
after the end of the school day.
- The sale occurs during a school-sponsored student activity
after the end of the school day. Beverage sales that do not comply
with the nutritional standards in law may be permitted at a middle
school or junior high school as part of a school event under
the following circumstances: (Education Code 49431.5)
- The sale occurs during a school-sponsored event and takes place
at the location of the event at least one-half hour after the
end of the school day.
- Vending machines, student stores, and cafeterias are used later
than one-half hour after the end of the school day.
- Additional
Requirements for Schools Participating in the National School
Lunch or Breakfast Program
- Foods and Beverages Served/Sold on
School Campuses During the School Day
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