The Board
of Education
recognizes that students
and staff
benefit from
a variety of nutritional food choices in order to build
lifelong, healthy foundations for access to their physical, social, and mental well-being.
The primary goal of our nutrition education program is for students to
understand and act on their understanding about the benefits of nutritious eating habits and the adverse
effects of unhealthy meal and snack choices.
Nutrition guidelines, that are aligned with and are not less restrictive than applicable federal or
state policies, shall be reviewed regularly, and shall apply to all food
and beverages sold or otherwise made available to
students on school campuses during the day and during after-school programs, including reimbursable school meals.
Nutrition guidelines shall be designed to promote student health and reduce
childhood obesity.
A food
service program, based on regular lunch service
with nutrient-dense meal choices, shall be
provided.
Other
snack and breakfast programs may be provided as the needs of the students and the financial
capacity of the district permit.
The Board of Education recognizes that
nutrition education and the school lunch program
are
important complements to the nutritional responsibilities of parents
and guardians.
Coordination
All administration of the food services program will be coordinated
under the direction of the Superintendent, or designee.
| Legal Reference: |
Education Code
39900 Cost chargeable against school district funds
39902 Employment of persons, cost of wages; reimbursement to general
funds
49490-49493 School breakfast and lunch programs
49500-49504 School meals for pupils
Effective July 1, 2007: Education Code 49431 |
Policy Adopted: February 3, 1974
Policy Revised: June 6, 2006
