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Presented By: Lori Adkins, MS SNS
School Nutrition Association of Michigan Child Nutrition Consultant, Oakland Schools
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•84 Pages
•72 Sections
•2 Main Purposes
1. To increase access to healthy food for kids & families.
1. 2. To address the
complex issues of childhood obesity and hunger.
Section 201: Meal Pattern & Nutrition Standards – July 2012 Section 208: “Smart Snacks” regulations – July 2013 Section 204: Local School Wellness Policy regulation– July 2014
Proposed Rule was published on February 26,
2014. USDA Food and Nutrition Service proposed regulations to create a framework and guidelines for written wellness policies established by LEA’s.
Final Rule has not yet been published. However, MDE requires School Food Authorities to update current policy for the Administrative Review process.
What is a Local School Wellness Policy and how was the policy requirement established?
Who needs to be involved in updating the school
district Local Wellness Policy (LWP)?
What content areas need to be included in each district’s LWP?
How are goals developed and measured and what resources are available for districts?
Who’s responsible for oversight and compliance of the LWP once it’s adopted by the Board of Education?
LWP requirements were first established over a decade ago! (originally part of Section 204 of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004). The HHFKA regulations added Section 9A to expand upon the 2004 LWP requirement.
The 2010 LWP Requirements … • Strengthens wellness policies by emphasizing
ongoing implementation and assessment of goals created by the LEA.
• Expands team collaboration of policy development and goal setting in an effort to foster strong stakeholder buy-in and support.
• Enhances information made available to the public
including content & implementation information.
Build a Strong Team
Assess the Environment
Draft and Adopt the
Policy
Implement the Policy
Measure the Policy &
Communicate Results
Establish Wellness Policy Leadership. Permit participation by the general public and
the school community including: parents, students, representative of the school food authority, teachers of physical education, school health professionals, the school board and school administrators.
To successfully engage support of the school and community:
• Meet with key school personnel and community representatives.
• Public notice of opportunity to participate. • Identify existing school and community
groups that address health issues. • Find a chair for the council.
“Knowing where you’re at today will help you get to where you’re going tomorrow…..” Focus of assessment: - Nutrition guidelines for all food & beverages - Policies for food and beverage marketing - Nutrition Promotion - Nutrition Education - Physical Activity - Other school based activities that promote student
wellness
HSAT (MI Healthy Schools Action Tool) Improving the School Nutrition Environment (USDA/ Team Nutrition)
www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/support.pdf WellSAT (Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale University)
www.wellsat.org Healthy Schools Program Inventory https://schools.healthiergeneration.org/6_step_process/assess_your_school/about_the_inventory/ Resources: Fuel up to Play 60 Grant Healthier US School Challenge/ Team Nutrition Grant United Dairy Industry of MI Grant
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Assess Does your school sell only healthy, nutrient-rich food and beverages, or non-food items for fundraising events or drives that take place outside of the school day? Yes No No fundraising drives or events
Implementation Plan In the 2016-17 school year, the fundraising team will assess the fundraisers currently being offered by all groups on school campuses to ensure compliance of Smart Snacks regulations and create a list of approved fund raisers.
SPECIFIC GOALS FOR
- Nutrition Promotion
- Nutrition Education
- Physical Activity
- Other School based activities that promote student wellness
NUTRITION GUIDELINES
For ALL Food and Beverages available on the school campus during the school day that are consistent with Federal regulations.
MARKETING POLICY
Policies for Food and Beverage marketing and advertising of only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snack in School nutrition standards.
Don’t get caught up in the language (MDE Model LWP available soon)
Procedures are what brings your policy to life
Policy will include a three year goal you are
working towards for required items
It’s a living policy
The following will be monitored by the MDE
Administrative Review for School Nutrition Programs (conducted every 3 years):
◦ A copy of your district LWP (where LWP is made publically available) ◦ When and how LWP is reviewed and updated (Who reviews and updates LWP) ◦ Proof that stakeholders are invited to participate in
development, review, update and activation of LWP ◦ Proof that the LWP is assessed ◦ Proof that LWP assessment is made public
LWP Compliance Checklist for MDE Administrative Review
Monitoring LanguageWhat to provide AR
Analyst ExamplesWellness Policy Team Member(s) Responsible
Date Completed
Has the 2004 policy been updated to 2010
requirments?
Provide copy of current Local Wellness Policy
*1000
Provide a copy of the current Local School
Wellness Policy
Emailed to analyst in a PDF or Word
Document. NOT Faxed or mailed.
How does the school know about the Local
School Wellness Policy?
Provide document to support the response (or
appropriate web addresses) *1001
Provide documentation
demonstrating the Local School Wellness Policy has been made
available to the public.
If on a webpage, provide the direct link; if part of a handbook,
provide documentation on how the public has
access.
How and When does the review and update of
the Local School Wellness Policy occur?
Provide document to support the response (or
appropriate web addresses) *1002
Provide documentation of the
district's efforts to review and update
the Local School Wellness Policy
This may include meeting minutes
listing specific topics discussed and
reviewed and a copy of any associated
assessments. If on a webpage provide a
direct link.
Who is involved in Reviewing & Updating
the Local School Wellness Policy?
What is their relationship with the School Food
Authority (SFA)? *1003
Provide a list of who is involved in the
update of the Local School Wellness Policy and their
relationship to the SFA.
This may include meeting minutes
listing of attendees and each persons role.
Foods are sold in schools well beyond just the cafeteria ◦ A la carte ◦ Vending machines ◦ School stores ◦ Snack bars ◦ Fundraisers ◦ Classrooms
Nutrition Standards for Snacks: ◦ Whole grain rich OR ◦ First ingredient must be a fruit or vegetable OR ◦ Combination foods must have at least ¼ cup fruit/
vegetable OR ◦ Snack must contain 10% DV of key nutrients
Nutrient Requirements: ◦ Calorie, Sodium, Fat and Sugar limits
TIP: Use Smart Snack Calculator to determine allowability
Administrative Policy No. 21(SY 2014-15) Non-Compliant Food Fundraiser Guidance “The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) will allow up to two food-based fundraising activities per week that do not meet the USDA Smart Snacks in Schools standards. These exemptions are optional and chosen at the local level by each school building”.
If your districts goal is to have non-food/ Smart Snack compliant fundraisers, make sure
your Local Wellness Policy states as such.
The extent to which schools are in
compliance and the district policy.
The progress made in attaining the goals of the local wellness policy
Electronic posting and distribution is required
Administrative Review inclusive of all Federal feeding programs within a district (NSLP, SBP, Summer Feeding, CACFP, snack & supper programs).
Technical assistance will be provided for
issues related to non-compliance.
State agencies and schools must implement the
LWP interim rule beginning July 1, 2014 Look for Michigan Model School Wellness Policy in
2016.
LWP Team Workshop offered at Oakland Schools in January 2016.
State agencies and local school districts may
establish additional standards as long as they are consistent with Federal standards
Alliance for a Healthier Generation: www.healthiergeneration.org/smartsnacks
Smart Snack Calculator List of approved products Other helpful info
USDA Smart Snacks site: www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/smart-snacks-school Summary info Regulations and details
Michigan School Nutrition Programs Smart Snacks site: www.michigan.gov/schoolnutrition --> “Smart Snacks” To include list of products that meet Smart Snacks guidelines (by end of August ‘14) PowerPoint turnkey Handouts Recommended fundraiser ideas
Increasing Access to Drinking Water in Schools Toolkit, from CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/npao/pdf/Water_Access_in_Schools.pdf
Local School Wellness Policy Implementation
Under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010: Summary of the Proposed Rule
What is a local school wellness policy? A local school wellness policy (“wellness policy”) is a written document that guides a local educational
agency (LEA) or school district’s efforts to establish a school environment that promotes students’ health,
well-being, and ability to learn.
The wellness policy requirement was established by the Child Nutrition
and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 and further strengthened by the
Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA). It requires each LEA
participating in the National School Lunch Program and/or School
Breakfast Program to develop a wellness policy. The responsibility for
developing a wellness policy is placed at the local level so the unique
needs of each school under the LEA’s jurisdiction can be addressed.
Provisions of the Proposed Rule
On February 26, 2014, USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) proposed regulations to create a framework
and guidelines for written wellness policies established by LEAs.
Public Involvement
At a minimum, LEAs must:
Establish wellness policy leadership of one or
more LEA and/or school official(s) who have
the authority and responsibility to ensure
each school complies with the policy.
Permit participation by the general public and
the school community (including parents,
students, representatives of the school food
authority, teachers of physical education,
school health professionals, the school
board, and school administrators) to
participate in the wellness policy process.
Content of the Wellness Policy
At a minimum, policies would be required to include:
Specific goals for: Nutrition promotion and education,
physical activity, and other school-based activities
that promote student wellness. LEAs are required to
review and consider evidence-based strategies in
determining these goals.
Nutrition guidelines for all foods and beverages available
or for sale on the school campus during the school
day that are consistent with Federal regulations for:
- School meal nutrition standards, and the
- Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards.
Policies for other foods and beverages available on the
school campus during the school day (e.g. in
classroom parties, classroom snacks brought by
parents, or other
foods given as
incentives).
Policies for Food and
Beverage Marketing
that allow marketing
and advertising of
only those foods and
beverages that meet
the Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards.
Local School Wellness Policy Implementation Under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010: Summary of the Proposed Rule
Annual Progress Reports
The rule proposes that LEAs provide wellness policy
annual progress reports, which would include:
The Web site address for the wellness policy
and/or information on how the public can
access a copy;
A description of each school’s progress in
meeting the wellness policy goals;
A summary of each school’s local school
wellness events or activities;
Contact information for the leader(s) of the
wellness policy team; and
Information on how individuals and the public
can get involved.
Updates to the Wellness Policy
The proposed rule requires that LEAs
update or modify the wellness policy as
appropriate.
Triennial Assessments
The rule proposes to require an assessment of the
wellness policy to be conducted every 3 years, at a
minimum. It would determine:
Compliance with the wellness policy;
How the wellness policy compares to model
wellness policies; and
Progress made in attaining the goals of the
wellness policy.
Public Updates
The rule proposes that LEAs must make
available to the public:
Wellness Policy;
Information and updates to and about
the Wellness Policy, on an annual basis,
at a minimum;
Annual Progress Report; and
Triennial Assessment.
Monitoring/Oversight
The proposed rule would require State
agencies to assess compliance with the
wellness policy requirements as a part of
the general areas of the triennial
administrative review.
June 2015 • USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Resources
USDA Food and Nutrition Service’s
“School Nutrition Environment and
Wellness Resources” Web site has
information and resources on:
Local School Wellness Policy
Process;
Wellness Policy Elements;
Healthy School Nutrition
Environment;
Samples, Stories, and Guidance;
Research Reports; and
Grants/Funding Opportunities.
Check it out! http://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/school-wellness-resources
Regulation
The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register, and the 60-day public comment period closed on
April 28, 2014. USDA is currently analyzing public comments received and working on a final rule.
Find the proposed rule online:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/local-school-wellness-policy
Model Wellness Policy – Thoroughly reviewed by
USDA FNS, the Alliance for a Healthier
Generation’s model policy template is in
compliance with the requirements set forth in the
proposed rule.
Putting Local School Wellness Policies into
Action: Stories from School Districts and
Schools – CDC and USDA developed a
compilation of 11 stories to help LEAs and
schools implement wellness policies.
National Wellness Study Briefs – Bridging the
Gap’s research briefs highlight areas of
opportunity for State agencies, LEAs, and schools
to strengthen wellness policy components.
NEW!