SCHOOL  DISTRICT  NO.  78  (FRASER-CASCADE)

 

POLICY                                                                                                       NO:                  7350

                                                                                                                     DATE:  2005-11-08                                    REVISED:                                                                     

 

SUBJECT:          Nutrition in Schools

 

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The Board of School Trustees for School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) accepts the premise that schools should educate their students to the benefits of eating nutritious foods.


SCHOOL  DISTRICT  NO.  78  (FRASER-CASCADE)

 

REGULATIONS                                                                                     NO:                  7350R

                                                                                                                  DATE:      2005-11-08            REVISED:                                                                                   

 

SUBJECT:          Nutrition in Schools

 

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Guidelines for Instructional Purposes and for Foods Served and/or Sold by Schools:

 

1.                  Proper nutrition shall be an integrated aspect of the school curriculum at all grade levels.

 

2.         School Staff will identify children with nutrition problems and respond to their immediate needs as appropriate.  After initial discussion between teachers and parents/guardians about the nutritional concern regarding a child, for example, lack of breakfast or lunch, the public health nurse or other relevant agencies may be consulted regarding further action.

 

3.                  Principals will review food services for students annually with the school’s Parent     Advisory Council, the District Education Office, schools’ staffs and students.

 

4.                  To assist with decision-making, schools will refer to the most up-to-date Guidelines as available from the Ministry of Health, Nutrition Division.  Principals will refer to the District Lunch Program Guidelines in establishing School Lunch Programs. 

 

5.                  The School District will develop an incentive program to transition schools towards healthy vending options.