Students desiring to participate in athletic extracurricular activities or enrolling in kindergarten or first grade in the school district shall have a physical examination by a licensed physician and provide proof of such an examination to the school district. A physical examination and proof of such an examination may be required by the administration for students in other grades enrolling for the first time in the school district.
A certificate of health stating the results of a physical examination and signed by the physician shall be on file at the attendance center. Each student shall submit an up-to-date certificate of health upon the request of the superintendent. Failure to provide this information may be grounds for disciplinary action.
Students enrolling for the first time in the school district shall also submit a certificate of immunization against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, poliomyelitis, rubeola, rubella, and other immunizations required by law. The student may be admitted conditionally to the attendance center if the student has not yet completed the immunization process but is in the process of doing so. Failure to meet the immunization requirement will be grounds for expulsion. Upon recommendation of the Iowa Department of Education and Iowa Department of Public Health, students entering the district for the first time may be required to pass a TB test prior to admission. The district may conduct TB tests of current students.
Exemptions from the immunization requirement in this policy will be allowed only for medical or religious reasons recognized under the law. The student must provide a valid Iowa State Department of Health Certificate of Immunization Exemption to be exempt from this policy.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 139.9; 280.13 (1993).
281 I.A.C. 33.5.
641 I.A.C. 7.
Cross Reference: 402.2 Child Abuse Reporting
501 Student Attendance
507 Student Health and Well-Being
Approved: 08/23/94
Reviewed: 12/09/96; 3/20/00; 4/10/06; 3/09/11; 4/11/16; 4/6/21; 2/17/26
Revised
Some students may need prescription and nonprescription medication to participate in their educational program.
Medication shall be administered when the student's parent or guardian (hereafter "parent") provides a signed and dated written statement requesting medication administration and the medication is in the original, labeled container, either as dispensed or in the manufacturer's container.
When administration of the medication requires ongoing professional health judgment, an individual health plan shall be developed by licensed health personnel working under the auspice of the school with collaboration from the parent or guardian, individual’s health care provider, or education team pursuant to 281.14.2(256) . Students who have demonstrated competence in administering their own medications may self-administer their medication. A written statement by the student's parent shall be on file requesting co-administration of medication when competence has been demonstrated. By law, students with asthma, airway constricting diseases, respiratory distress, or students at risk of anaphylaxis who use epinephrine auto-injectors may self-administer their medication upon approval of their parents and prescribing physician regardless of competency.
Persons administering medication shall include the licensed registered nurse, physician, persons who have successfully completed a medication administration course conducted by a registered nurse or pharmacist that is provided by the department of education. The medication administration course is completed every five years with an annual procedural skills check completed with a registered nurse or a pharmacist. A record of course completion shall be maintained by the school.
A written medication administration record shall be on file including:
date;
student’s name;
prescriber or person authorizing administration;
medication;
medication dosage;
administration time;
administration method;
signature and title of the person administering medication; and
any unusual circumstances, actions, or omissions.
Medication shall be stored in a secured area unless an alternate provision is documented. The development of emergency protocols for medication-related reactions is required. Medication information shall be confidential information as provided by law.
Disposal of unused, discontinued/recalled, or expired abandoned medication shall be in compliance with federal and state law. Prior to disposal school personnel shall make a reasonable attempt to return medication by providing written notification that expired, discontinued, or unused medications need to be picked up. If medication is not picked up by the date specified, disposal shall be in accordance with the disposal procedures for the specific category of medication.
Legal Reference: Disposing on Behalf of Ultimate Users, 79 Fed. Reg. 53520, 53546 (Sept
9, 2014).
Iowa Code §§ 124.101(1); 147.107; 152.1; 155A.4(2); 280.16; 280.23
655 IAC §6.2(152).
281 IAC §14.1, .2
Cross Reference: 506 Student Records
507 Student Health and Well-Being
603.3 Special Education
607.2 Student Health Services
Approved: 1/14/96
Reviewed: 1/11/01; 2/14/08; 1/12/12; 4/11/18; 2/17/26
Revised: 4/6/98; 2/12/09; 7/11/22; 7/11/23
Student's Name (Last), (First)(Middle) ______________________________________________
Birthday ___/___/___
School Date ___/___/___
In accordance with applicable laws, students with asthma, airway constricting diseases, respiratory distress or students at risk of anaphylaxis who use epinephrine auto-injectors may self-administer their medication upon the written approval of the student’s parents and prescribing licensed health care professional regardless of competency. The following must occur for a student to self-administer asthma medication, bronchodilator canisters or spacers, other airway constricting disease medication or to self-administer an epinephrine auto-injector:
Provided the above requirements are fulfilled, the school shall permit the self-administration of medication by a student with asthma, respiratory distress, or other airway constricting disease or the use of an epinephrine auto-injector by a student with a risk of anaphylaxis while in school, at school-sponsored activities, under the supervision of school personnel, and before or after normal school activities, such as while in before-school or after-school care on school-operated property. If the student abuses the self-administration policy, the ability to self-administer may be withdrawn by the school or discipline may be imposed, after notification is provided to the student's parent.
Pursuant to state law, the school district and its employees are to incur no liability, except for gross negligence, as a result of any injury arising from self-administration of medication or use of an epinephrine auto-injector by the student. The parent or guardian of the student shall sign a statement acknowledging that the school district is to incur no liability, except for gross negligence, as a result of self-administration of medication or an epinephrine auto-injector by the student as provided by law.
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AUTHORIZATION ASTHMA OR OTHER AIRWAY CONSTRICTING MEDICATION
SELF-ADMINISTRATION CONSENT FORM
Medication Dosage Route Time
Purpose of Medication & Administration Instructions
Special Circumstances
/ /
Discontinue / Re-Evaluate / Follow-up Date
Prescriber's Signature Date ___/___/___
Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________________________
Date ___/___/___(agreed to above statement)
Parent/Guardian Address
Business Phone
Home Phone
Self-Administration Authorization Additional Information
_________________________________ ___/___/___ _________________ ___/___/___
Student's Name (Last), (First), (Middle) Birthday School Date
School medications and special health services are administered following these guidelines:
Prescribed Medication Dosage Route Time at School
Special Health Services and instructions, if indicated:
/ /
Discontinue/Re-Evaluate/Follow-up Date for Prescribed Medication or Special Health Services listed.
/ /
Prescriber’s Signature Date
And credentials (when indicated for health service delivery)
/ /
Parent's Signature Date
Parent's Address Home Phone
Additional Information Business Phone
Students with a communicable disease will be allowed to attend school provided their presence does not create a substantial risk of illness or transmission to other students or employees. The term "communicable disease" shall mean an infectious or contagious disease spread from person to person, or animal to person, or as defined by law.
Prevention and control of communicable diseases shall be included in the school district's blood borne pathogens exposure control plan. The procedures shall include scope and application, definitions, exposure control, methods of compliance, universal precautions, vaccination, post-exposure evaluation, follow-up, communication of hazards to employees and record keeping. This plan shall be reviewed annually by the superintendent and school nurse.
The health risk to immunodepressed students shall be determined by their personal physician. The health risk to others in the school district environment from the presence of a student with a communicable disease shall be determined on a case-by-case basis by the student's personal physician, a physician chosen by the school district or public health officials.
A student shall notify the superintendent or the school nurse when the student learns the student has a communicable disease. It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent, when the superintendent or school nurse, upon investigation, has knowledge that a reportable communicable disease is present, to notify the Iowa Department of Public Health. Health data of a student is confidential and it shall not be disclosed to third parties.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the school nurse, to develop administrative regulations stating the procedures for dealing with students with a communicable disease.
Legal Reference: School Board of Nassau County v. Arline, 480 U.S. 273 (1987).
29 U.S.C. §§ 701 et seq. (1988).
45 C.F.R. Pt. 84.3 (1990).
Iowa Code ch. 139 (1993).
641 I.A.C. 1.2-.5, 7.
Cross Reference: 403.1 Employee Physical Examinations
403.3 Communicable Diseases - Employees
506 Student Records
Approved: 08/23/94
Reviewed: 12/09/96; 3/20/00; 4/10/06; 3/09/11; 4/11/16; 4/6/21; 2/17/26
Revised
When a student becomes ill or is injured at school, the school district shall attempt to notify the student's parents as soon as possible.
The school district, while not responsible for medical treatment of an ill or injured student, will have employees present administer emergency or minor first aid if possible. An ill or injured child will be turned over to the care of the parents or qualified medical employees as quickly as possible.
It shall be the responsibility of the principal to file an accident report with the superintendent within twenty-four hours after the student is injured.
Annually, parents shall be required to complete a medical emergency authorization form indicating the procedures to be followed, if possible, in an emergency involving their child. The authorization form will also include the phone numbers of the parents and alternative numbers to call in case of an injury or illness.
The superintendent shall be responsible, in conjunction with the school nurse, to develop rules and regulations governing the procedure in the event a student should become ill or be injured at school.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 613.17 (1993).
Cross Reference: 403.3 Communicable Diseases - Employees
403.1 Employee Physical Examinations
507 Student Health and Well-Being
Approved: 08/23/94
Reviewed: 12/09/96; 3/20/00; 4/10/06; 3/09/11; 4/11/16; 4/6/21; 2/17/26
Revised
Students will be informed of the action to take in an emergency. Emergency drills for fire, weather, and other disasters shall be conducted each school year. Fire and tornado drills shall be each conducted regularly during the academic school year with a minimum of two before December 31 and two after January 1.
Employees shall participate in emergency drills. Licensed employees shall be responsible for instructing the proper techniques to be followed in the drill.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 100.31 (1993).
Cross Reference: 507 Student Health and Well-Being
711.07 School Bus Safety Instruction
804 Safety Program
Approved: 08/23/94
Reviewed: 12/09/96; 3/20/00; 4/10/06; 3/09/11; 4/11/16; 4/6/21; 2/17/26
Revised
Students shall have the opportunity to participate in the health and accident insurance plan selected by the school district. The cost of the health and accident insurance program shall be borne by the student. Participation in the insurance health and accident plan is not a contract with the school district, but rather, a contract between the insurance company and the student.
Students participating in intramural or extracurricular athletics shall be required to have health and accident insurance. The student shall bring written proof of insurance or participate in the health and accident insurance program selected by the school district.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 279.8 (1993).
Cross Reference: 507 Student Health and Well-Being
Approved: 08/23/94
Reviewed: 12/09/96; 3/20/00; 4/10/06; 3/09/11; 4/11/16; 4/6/21; 2/17/26
Revised
Disagreements between family members are not the responsibility of the school district. The school district will not take the "side" of one family member over another in a disagreement about custody and parental rights. Court orders that have been issued shall be followed by the school district. It shall be the responsibility of the person requesting an action by the school district to inform and provide the school district the court order allowing such action.
This policy does not prohibit an employee from listening to a student's problems and concerns.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to ensure employees remain neutral in a disagreement about custody and parental rights.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 232.67, .70, .73, .75; 235A; 279.8; 710.6 (1993).
441 I.A.C. 9.2, 155, 175.
Cross Reference: 506.1 Student Records Access
507 Student Health and Well-Being
Approved: 08/23/94
Reviewed: 12/09/96; 3/20/00; 4/10/06; 3/09/11; 4/11/16; 4/6/21; 2/17/26
Revised
The board recognizes that some special education students need special health services during the school day. These students will receive special health services in conjunction with their individualized health plan.
The superintendent, in conjunction with licensed health personnel, will establish administrative regulations for the implementation of this policy.
Legal Reference: Board of Education v. Rowley, 458 U.S. 176 (1982).
Springdale School District #50 of Washington City v. Grace, 693 F.2d 41
(8th Cir. 1982).
Southeast Warren Community School District v. Department of Public
Instruction, 285 N.W.2d 173 (Iowa 1979).
20 U.S.C. §§1400 et seq. (1988).
34 C.F.R. Pt. 300 et seq. (1990).
Iowa Code §§ 256.11(7); 256B; 273.2, .5, .9(2)-(3); 280.8 (1993).
Cross Reference: 502 Student Rights and Responsibilities
506 Student Records
603.3 Special Education
Approved: 08/23/94
Reviewed: 12/09/96; 3/20/00; 9/13/03; 4/10/06; 4/11/16; 4/6/21; 2/17/26
Revised 02/10/09; 12/8/20
507.098R1
SPECIAL HEALTH SERVICES REGULATION
Some students who require special education need special health services in order to participate in the educational program. These students shall receive special health services in accordance with their individualized educational program.
A. Definitions
"Assignment and delegation" - occurs when licensed health personnel, in collaboration with the education team, determine the special health services to be provided and the qualifications of individuals performing the health services. Primary consideration is given to the recommendation of the licensed health personnel. Each designation considers the student's special health service. The rationale, in accordance with licensed practice for the designation is documented. If the designation decision of the team differs from the licensed health professional, team members may file a dissenting opinion in the student's education record.
"Co-administration" - the eligible student's participation in the planning, management and implementation of the student's special health service and demonstration of proficiency to licensed health personnel.
"Educational program" - includes all school curricular programs and activities both on and off school grounds.
"Education team" - may include the eligible student, the student's parent, administrator, teacher, licensed health personnel, and others involved in the student's educational program, or as described in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973..
"Health assessment" - health data collection, observation, analysis, and interpretation relating to the eligible student's educational program.
"Health instruction" - education by licensed health personnel to prepare qualified designated personnel to deliver and perform special health services contained in the eligible student's health plan. Documentation of education and periodic updates shall be on file at school.
"Individual health plan" - the confidential, written, preplanned and ongoing special health service in the educational program. It includes assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcomes, planning, interventions, evaluation, student goals if applicable, and a plan for emergencies. The plan is updated as needed and at least annually. Licensed health personnel develop this written plan with collaboration from the parent or guardian, individual's health care provider or education team.
"Licensed health personnel" - includes licensed registered nurse, licensed physician, and other licensed health personnel legally authorized to provide special health services and medications under the auspices of the school.
"Prescriber" - licensed health personnel legally authorized to prescribe special health services and medications.
"Qualified designated personnel" - persons instructed, supervised and competent in implementing the eligible student's health plan.
"Special health services" - includes, but is not limited to, services for eligible students whose health status (stable or unstable) requires:
Interpretation or intervention,
Administration of health procedures and health care, or
Use of a health device to compensate for the reduction or loss of a body function.
"Supervision" - the assessment, delegation, evaluation and documentation of special health services by licensed health personnel. Levels of supervision include situations in which licensed health personnel are:
* physically present.
* available at the same site.
* available on call.
B. Licensed health personnel shall provide special health services under the auspices of the school. Duties of the licensed personnel include the duty to:
Participate as a member of the education team.
Provide the health assessment.
Plan, implement and evaluate the written individual health plan.
Plan, implement and evaluate special emergency health services.
Serve as liaison and encourage participation and communication with health service agencies and individuals providing health care.
Provide health consultation, counseling and instruction with the eligible student, the student's parent and the staff in cooperation and conjunction with the prescriber.
Maintain a record of special health services. The documentation includes the eligible student's name, special health service, prescriber or person authorizing, date and time, signature and title of the person providing the special health service and any unusual circumstances in the provision of such services.
Report unusual circumstances to the parent, school administration, and prescriber.
Assign and delegate to, instruct, provide technical assistance and supervise qualified designated personnel.
Update knowledge and skills to meet special health service needs.
C. Prior to the provision of special health services the following shall be on file:
Written statement by the prescriber detailing the specific method and schedule of the special health service, when indicated.
Written statement by the student's parent requesting the provision of the special health service.
Written report of the preplanning staffing or meeting of the education team.
Written individual health plan available in the health record and integrated into the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) or Individual Family Services Plan (IFSP).
D. Licensed health personnel, in collaboration with the education team, shall determine the special health services to be provided and the qualifications of individuals performing the special health services. The documented rationale shall include the following:
Analysis and interpretation of the special health service needs, health status stability, complexity of the service, predictability of the service outcome and risk of improperly performed service.
Determination that the special health service, task, procedure or function is part of the person's job description.
Determination of the assignment and delegation based on the student's needs and qualifications of school personnel performing health services.
Review of the designated person's competency.
Determination of initial and ongoing level of supervision, monitoring and evaluation required to ensure quality services.
E. Licensed health personnel shall supervise the special health services, define the level and frequency of supervision and document the supervision.
F. Licensed health personnel shall instruct qualified designated personnel to deliver and perform special health services contained in the eligible individual health plan. Documentation of instruction, written consent of personnel as required in Iowa Code 280.23, and periodic updates shall be on file at school.
G. Parents shall provide the usual equipment, supplies and necessary maintenance for such, unless the school is required to provide the equipment, supplies, and maintenance under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.. The equipment shall be stored in a secure area. The personnel responsible for the equipment shall be designated in the individual health plan. The individual health plan shall designate the role of the school, parents, and others in the provision, supply, storage and maintenance of necessary equipment.
The board promotes healthy students by supporting wellness, good nutrition and regular physical activity as a part of the total learning environment. The school district supports a healthy environment where students learn and participate in positive dietary and lifestyle practices. By facilitating learning through the support and promotion of good nutrition and physical activity, schools contribute to the basic health status of students. Improved health optimizes student performance potential.
The school district provides a comprehensive learning environment for developing and practices lifelong wellness behaviors. The entire school environment, not just the classroom, shall be aligned with healthy school district goals to positively influence a student's understanding, beliefs and habits as they relate to good nutrition and regular physical activity.
The school district supports and promotes proper dietary habits contributing to students' health status and academic performance. All food available on school grounds and at school-sponsored activities during the instructional day should meet or exceed the school district nutrition standards and in compliance with state and federal law. Foods should be served with consideration toward nutritional integrity, variety, appeal, taste, safety and packaging to ensure high-quality meals.
The school district will make every effort to eliminate any social stigma attached to, and prevent the overt identification of, students who are eligible for free and reduced - price meals. Toward this end, the school district may utilize electronic identification and payment systems; provide meals at no charge to all children, regardless of income; promote the availability of meals to all students; and/or use nontraditional methods for serving meals, such as "grab-and-go" of classroom breakfast.
The school district will develop a local wellness policy committee comprised of representatives of the board, parents, leaders in food/exercise authority and employees. The local wellness policy committee will develop a plan to implement the local wellness policy and periodically review and update the policy. The committee will designate an individual to monitor implementation and evaluation the implementation of the policy. The committee will report annually to the board and community regarding the content and effectiveness of this policy and recommend updates if needed. When monitoring implementation, schools will be evaluated individually with reports prepared by each school and the school district as a whole. The report will include which schools are in compliance with this policy, the extent to which this policy compares to model Wellness policies and describe the progress made in achieving the goals of this policy
Specific Wellness Goals
specific goals nutrition education and promotion,
physical activity
other school-based activities that are designed to promote student wellness
The nutrition guidelines for all foods available will focus on promoting student health and reducing childhood obesity
The board will monitor and evaluate this policy.
Legal Reference: Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, 42U.S.C. 1751 etseq
(2005)
Child Nutrition Act of 1966, 42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.,
Iowa Code 256.7(29), 256.11(6)
281 IAC 12.5(19), 12.5 (20), 58.11
Cross Reference: 504.6 Student Activity Program
710 School Food Services
Approved: 06/12/06
Reviewed 03/09/11; 10/21/15; 4/11/16; 4/6/21; 2/17/26
Revised: 08/11/10; 7/11/12; 4/9/19
Appendix A
NUTRITION EDUCATION AND PROMOTION
The school district will provide nutrition education and engage in nutrition promotion that:
is offered at each grade level as part of a sequential, comprehensive, standards-based program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote and protect their health
is part of not only health education classes, but also classroom instruction in subjects such as math, science, language arts, social sciences, and elective subjects
includes enjoyable, developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant participatory activities, such as contests, promotions, taste-testing, farm visits, and school gardent
promotes fruits, vegetables, whole grain products, low-fat and fat-free dairy products, healthy food preparation methods, and health-enhancing nutrition practices
emphasizes caloric balance between food intake and physical activity
links with meal programs, other foods, and nutrition-related community services
includes training for teacher and other staff
Appendix B
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Daily Physical Education
The school district will provide physical education that:
is for all students in grade K-6 for the entire year
is taught by a certified physical education teacher
includes students with disabilities, students with special health-care needs may be provided in alternative educational settings
engages students in moderate to vigorous activity during at least 50 percent of physical education class time
(The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least 150 minutes a week for elementary students and 225 minutes a week for middle and high school students);
Daily Recess
Elementary schools should provide recess for students that:
is at least 20 minutes a day
is preferably outdoors
encourages moderate to vigorous physical activity verbally and through the provision of space and equipment
discourages extended periods (i.e. periods of two or more hours) of inactivity
When activities, such as mandatory school-wide testing, make it necessary for students to remain indoors for long periods of time, schools should give students periodic breaks during which they are encouraged to stand and be moderately active.
Physical Activity and Punishment
Employees should not use physical activity (e.g. running laps, pushups) or withhold opportunities for physical activity (e.g. recess, physical education) as punishment.
Appendix C
OTHER SCHOOL -BASED ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE STUDENT WELLNESS
Integrating Physical Activity into Classroom Settings
For students to receive the nationally recommended amount of daily physical activity and for students to fully embrace regular physical activity as a personal behavior, students need opportunities for physical activity beyond the physical education class. Toward that end, the school district will:
offer classroom health education that complements physical education by reinforcing the knowledge and self-management skills needed to maintain a physically active lifestyle and to reduce time spent on sedentary activities
discourage sedentary activities, such as watching television, playing computer games, etc
provide opportunities for physical activity to be incorporated into other subject lessons
encourage classroom teacher to provide short physical activity breaks between lessons or classes, as appropriate
Optional Issues
Communication with Parents
The school district will support parents' efforts to provide a healthy diet and daily physical activity for their children. The school district will:
offer healthy eating seminars for parents, send home nutrition information, post nutrition tips on school web sites, and provide nutrient analyses of school menus
encourage parents to pack healthy lunches and snacks and to refrain from including beverages and foods that do not meet the established nutrition standards for individual foods and beverages
provide parents a list of foods that meet the school district's snack standards and ideas for healthy celebrations/parties, rewards and fundraising activities
provide opportunities for parents to share their healthy food practices with others in the school community
provide information about physical education and other school-based physical activity opportunities before, during, and after the school day
support parents' efforts to provide their children with opportunities to be physically active outside of school
include sharing information about physical activity and physical education through a web site, newsletter, other take-home materials, special events, or physical education homework
Food Marketing in Schools
Morning Sun Community School District promotes the sale and advertisement of healthy foods and beverages.
Appendix D
NUTRITION GUIDELINES FOR ALL FOODS AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS
School Meals
Meals served through the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs will:
be appealing and attractive to children
be served in clean and pleasant settings
meet, at a minimum, nutrition requirements established by local, state, and federal law
offer a variety of fruits and vegetables
serve only low-fat (1%) and fat-free milk and nutritionally equivalent non-dairy alternatives as defined by the USDA
ensure that half of the served grains are whole grain
Schools should:
engage students through taste tests of new entrees and surveys in selecting foods offered through the meal programs in order to identify new, healthful, and appealing food choices
share information about the nutritional content of meals with parents and students. The information could be made available on menus, a web site, on cafeteria menu boards, placards or other point-of-purchase materials.
Breakfast
To ensure that all children have breakfast, either at home or at school, in order to meet their nutritional needs and enhance their ability to learn, schools will:
operate the breakfast program, to the extent possible
arrange bus schedules and utilize methods to serve breakfasts that encourage participation
notify parents and students of the availability of the School breakfasts Program where available
encourage parents to provide a healthy breakfast for their children through newsletter articles, take-home materials, or other means
• operate the breakfast program, to the extent possible;
Free and Reduced-Priced Meals
The school district will make every effort to eliminate any social stigma attached to, and prevent the overt identification of, students who are eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Toward this end, the school district may:
• utilize electronic identification and payment systems;
• provide meals at no charge to all children, regardless of income; and,
• promote the availability of meals to all students.
Appendix D
Meal Times and Scheduling
The school district:
will provide students with at least 10 minutes to eat after sitting down for breakfast and 20 minutes after sitting down for lunch
should schedule meal periods at appropriate times, e.g. lunch should be schedules between 11 am and 1 pm; should not schedule tutoring, club, or organizational meetings or activities during mealtimes unless students may eat during such activities
will provide students access to hand washing or hand sanitizing before they eat meals or snacks
should take reasonable steps to accommodate the tooth brushing regimens of students with special oral health needs (e.g. orthodontia or high tooth decay risk
Qualification of Food Service Staff
Qualified nutrition professionals will administer the meal programs. As part of the school district's responsibility to operate a food service program, the school district will:
provide continuing professional development for all nutrition professionals
provide staff development programs that include appropriate certification and/or training programs for child nutrition directors, nutrition managers, and cafeteria workers, according to their levels of responsibility
Sharing of Foods
The school district discourages students from sharing their foods or beverages with on another during meal or snack times, given concerns about allergies and other restrictions on some children's diets.
Foods Sold Outside the Meal (e.g. vending, a la carte, sales)
All foods and beverages sold individually outside the reimburseable meal programs (including those sold through a la carte (snack) lines, vending machines, student stores or fundraising activities) during the school day, or through programs for students after the school day will meet nutrition standards as required by state and federal law. For current state guidelines, go to http://tinyurl.com/Iowa-HKA.
Fundraising Activities
There are two types of fundraising – regulated and other. Regulated fundraisers are those that offer the sale of foods and beverages on school property and that are targeted primarily to PK-12 students by or through other PK-12 students, student groups, school organizations, or through on-campus school stores. Regulated fundraising activities must comply with the state nutrition guidelines. All other fundraising activities are encouraged, but not required, to comply with the state nutrition guidelines if the activities involve foods and beverages.
Snacks
Snacks served during the school day or in after-school care or enrichment programs will make a positive contribution to children's diets and health, with an emphasis on serving fruits and vegetables as the primary snacks and water as the primary beverage. Schools will assess if and when to offer snacks based on timing of meals, children's nutritional needs, children's ages and other considerations. The school district will disseminate a list of healthful snack items to teachers, after-school program personnel and parents.
If eligible, schools that provide snacks through after-school programs will pursue receiving reimbursements through the National School Lunch Program.
Rewards
The school district will not use foods or beverages, especially those that do not meet the nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold individually, as rewards for academic performance or good behavior, and will not withhold food or beverages (including food served through meals) as a punishment.
Celebrations
Schools should evaluate their celebrations practices that involve food during the school day. The school district will disseminate a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers.
School-Sponsored Events
Foods and beverages offered or sold at school-sponsored events outside the school day are encouraged to meet the nutrition standards for meals or for foods and beverages sold individually.
Food Safety
All foods made available on campus adhere to food safety and security guidelines.
All foods made available on campus comply with the state and local food safety and sanitation regulations. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plans and guidelines are implemented to prevent food illness in schools.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/resources/servingsafe_chapter6.pd
For the safety and security of the food and facility, access to the food service operations are limited to child nutrition staff and authorized personnel.
Summer Meals
Schools in which more than 50 percent of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals will sponsor the Summer Food Service Program for at least six weeks between the last day of the academic school year and the first day of the following school year, and, preferably, throughout the entire summer vacation.
Appendix E
PLAN FOR MEASURING IMPLEMENTATION
Monitoring
The superintendent will ensure compliance with established school district-wide nutrition and physical activity wellness policies.
In each school:
the principal will ensure compliance with those policies in the school and will report on the school's compliance to the superintendent
food service staff, at the school or district level, will ensure compliance with nutrition policies within food service areas and will report on this matter to the superintendent or principal
In the school district:
the school district will report on the most recent USDA School Meals Initiative (SMI) review findings and any resulting changes. If the school has not received a SMI review from the state agency within the past five years, the school district will request from the state agency that a SMI review be scheduled as soon as possible;
the superintendent will develop a summary report every three years on school district-wide compliance with the school district's established nutrition and physical activity wellness policies, based on input from schools within the school district; and,
the report will be provided to the school board and also distributed to all school wellness committees, parent/teacher organizations, principals and health services personnel in the school district.
Policy Review
To help with the initial development of the school district's wellness policies, each school in the school district will conduct a baseline assessment of the school's existing nutrition and physical activity environments and practices. The results of those school-by-school assessments will be compiled at the school district level to identify and prioritize needs.
Assessments will be repeated every 3 years to help review policy compliance, assess progress and determine areas in need of improvement. As part of that review, the school district will review the nutrition and physical activity policies and the provision of an environment that supports healthy eating and physical activity. The school district, and individual schools within the school district will, revise the wellness policies and develop work plans to facilitate their implementation.