Elizabeth Franklin

April 15, 2017

ELD 648
District Policy Update

Below is the current Eureka City School Board Policy for Wellness

Eureka City SD | AR 5030 Students

Wellness Policy

Physical Education

All K-12 students (including students with disabilities and/or special health care needs and those in
alternative education settings) will receive physical education instruction as designated in the Education
Code (51210.51222, and 51223, and 51225.3):

-A minimum of 200 minutes for every 10 school days for students in grades 1-6
-A minimum of 400 minutes for every 10 school days for students in grades 7-12

Teachers assigned to deliver physical education instruction will receive focused, ongoing professional
development related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment in physical education.

Students will spend at least fifty percent (50%) of physical education class time participating in moderate to
vigorous physical activity.

Class size will be consistent with the requirements of quality instruction and safety. (CCR, Title 5, Section
10060).

All students in grades five, seven and nine will participate in the State mandated fitness test (EC Section
60800) and will receive their test results in the first month of the following year.

Physical education curriculum will be designed to directly improve fitness test results. The fitness test will
be made relevant to all students and their families through education about the testing process and feedback
regarding their results.

In addition to the required physical fitness test, assessment of student learning and accurate reporting of
progress will be an ongoing process in physical education.

Teachers and other school and community personnel will not use physical education or activity (e.g.
running laps, push-ups) as punishment or a behavior consequence.

Opportunities for physical activity (e.g. recess) can be modified only if the mandated minutes are met
during the same day.

Daily Recess

All elementary school students will have at least 20 minutes a day of supervised recess, preferably
outdoors, during which school personnel will encourage moderate to vigorous physical activity monitored
by a designated person.

Schools will discourage 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 will give students periodic breaks during which they are encouraged to stand and be active.
Student Safety during Physical Activity
The school/district will ensure that students and staff have access to appropriate hydration (e.g., water or
other fluids).

Facilities and equipment used for physical activity will be properly monitored and maintained to ensure
participants' safety.

School staff will receive training and be certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The
district will provide opportunities for training and encourage participation.

The school/district, in conjunction with a credentialed school nurse or a student's personal health care
provider, will develop policies that outline guidelines for student participation in physical activity at school
when medical conditions exist. These policies will be communicated to all members of the school
community working with those students and be designed to protect their well being and provide for
maximum participation in physical activity, at an appropriate level.

Physical Activity Outside of the School Day

The district will continue to offer structured physical activity opportunities within the existing after-school
programs (Community Learning Centers).

The district will encourage school sites to offer structured physical activity opportunities for all students
outside the school day. Delivery of such activities will be site specific.

The district will support community partnerships and efforts to obtain funding to provide after school
physical activity endeavors.

The district will encourage sites to support physical activity clubs such as bicycle rodeos, running club,
track team, walking club, dance troupe, jump road, etc...

The district will support a district-wide "Wellness Week" in the beginning of the school year dedicated to
nutrition and fitness. Family participation and education will be emphasized.

Quality of Food - Nutritional Standards

Elementary Schools

Food and beverages sold or served, as part of federally reimbursed meal programs must meet the nutrition
recommendation of the current United States Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

-No more than 30 percent of total calories from fat, averaged over a week
-No more than 10 percent of total calories from saturated fat, averaged over a week
-Not more than 35 percent of the total weight of the food item, excluding fruit and vegetables, is composed
of sugar

The only food that shall be sold during breakfast and lunch periods is food that is sold as a full meal
through a federal reimbursable meal program.

In addition, individually sold portions of nuts, nut butters, seeds, eggs, cheese packaged for individual sale,
fruit, vegetables that have not been deep fried, and legumes may be sold. Individually sold dairy items and
whole grain food items may be sold, provided they meet the 35/ 10/35 guidelines listed below and do not
exceed 175 calories per individual food item at elementary schools.

The only beverages that shall be sold in elementary schools are:

-Water, with no added sweeteners
-Milk (two-percent, one-percent, or nonfat or rice milk, soy milk or other similar nondairy milk) -Fruit
juice, preferably 100 percent but at least 50 percent fruit juice, with no added sweeteners
-Vegetable juice, at least 50 percent vegetable juice, with no added sweeteners.
Middle, Junior High and High Schools

The only food that may be sold outside the federal reimbursable meal programs must meet the following
requirements:

-Not more than 35 percent of its total calories shall be from fat (excluding nuts, nut butters, seeds, eggs and
cheese)
-Not more than 10 percent of its total calories shall be from saturated fat and trans fat combined (excluding
eggs and cheese)
-Not more than 35 percent of it total weight shall be composed of sugar, including naturally occurring and
added sugar (excluding fruit and vegetables)
-Calories shall not exceed 250 calories per food item - Entree items (i.e. foods generally regarded as being
the primary food in a meal, including but not limited to, sandwiches, burritos, pasta and pizza) shall not
exceed 400 calories per food item and 4 grams of fat per 100 calories.
The only beverages that shall be sold in middle and high schools are:
-Water, with no added sweeteners
-Milk (two-percent, one-percent, or nonfat or rice milk, soy milk, or other similar nondairy milk
-Fruit juice, preferably 100 percent but at last 50 percent fruit juice, with no added sweeteners
-Vegetable juice, at least 50 percent vegetable juice with no added sweeteners
-Electrolyte replacement beverages with no more than 42 grams of added sweeteners per 20-ounce serving.

A production system will be developed and implemented to reduce the use of processed foods and increase
the use of basic fresh foods that emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains and dairy foods which are low
in fat, added sugars and sodium.

The use of fresh fruits and vegetables will be encouraged by making fruit and vegetables available at all
points where food is sold and promoting the intake of 5 services of fruits and vegetables per day.
During school hours, home-prepared products will not be allowed to be sold on campus due to the potential
of food borne illness. However, site approval may be required from the principal or designee for special
occasions involving foods that may not meet these nutritional standards. These foods and service methods
must meet food safety standards as specified by the Food Service Department (i.e. multicultural events).
Annually, food service staff will be provided training in food safety, marketing, preparation and service of
health menu items.

The district will provide to parents information on safe food handling, as well as healthy foods that would
be acceptable for special events (i.e. classroom parties).

To the extent permitted under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, students in all
grades shall be allowed to decline a certain number of meal items they do not intend to consume.

Student Access

An efficient and cost effective system will be implemented for preparing and distributing healthy foods to
all sites including the use of carts, vending machines and classroom service.

Marketing of the school lunch program will include input from a wide variety of school sources. Input from
students, PTSA's and school groups or clubs will be sought.

Non-nutritious foods and beverages, including but not limited to candy, soft drinks, and chewing gum,
cannot be sold by or to students during their official school day (defined as one half hour before the official
school day begins, until one half hour after the official school day ends).

The Food Service Department will enter into partnerships with interested student groups to provide food-
selling opportunities while sharing labor and profits from such events.
The Food Service Department will work with administration at each school site to establish a process for
approving sale of food by all groups during the school day and to provide equitable access and distribution
of revenues for appropriate uses.

Maintenance of a Healthy Environment

Advertising of food and beverages on vending machines will promote healthy food choices.
All primary school administrators will evaluate schedules and, if possible, promote playtime before eating
lunch.

Lunch will be served at appropriate intervals from other meals, in accordance with current USDA
guidelines (e.g., at least two hours between the start of breakfast and the start of lunch).

Eureka City Unified School District will do everything possible to prevent overt identification of their low-
income students and to ensure that those students are not stigmatized or otherwise treated differently
because they avail themselves of free and reduced price meals and snacks.

Each school site will encourage parent/family involvement in the nutritional well being of students through
limiting celebrations involving foods that do not fall within the mandates of the Wellness Policy.
Each school site will encourage parent/family involvement in the nutritional well being of the students
through information made available through newsletters, posters, signs, etc.

Monitoring and Policy Review

To help with evaluation/monitoring of the district's Wellness Policy, each school in the district will conduct
a baseline assessment of the school's existing nutrition and physical activity using the School Health Index.
The results of those school-by-school assessments will be compiled at the district level to identify and
prioritize needs.

School food service staff, at the school or district level, will ensure compliance with nutrition policies
within school food service areas and will report on this matter to the Superintendent (or if done at the
school level, to the school principal). In addition, the school district will report on the most recent USDA
School Meals Initiative (SMI) review findings and any resulting changes. If the district has not received a
SMI review from the state agency within the past five years, the district will request from the state agency
that a SMI review be scheduled as soon as possible.

The District Wellness Committee will establish an implementation time-line for the Wellness Policy.
Progress on the time-line will be discussed in the Committee's Annual Report to the Board.

Regulation EUREKA CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

approved: August 23, 2006 Eureka, California












Revised Eureka City School Wellness Policy
(Additions to policy are made in Blue)

Eureka City SD | AR 5030 Students
Wellness Policy

Physical Education

All K-12 students (including students with disabilities and/or special health care needs and those in
alternative education settings) will receive physical education instruction as designated in the Education
Code (51210.51222, and 51223, and 51225.3):

-A minimum of 200 minutes for every 10 school days for students in grades 1-6
-A minimum of 400 minutes for every 10 school days for students in grades 7-12

Teachers assigned to deliver physical education instruction will receive focused, ongoing professional
development related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment in physical education.

Students will spend at least fifty percent (50%) of physical education class time participating in moderate to
vigorous physical activity.

Class size will be consistent with the requirements of quality instruction and safety. (CCR, Title 5, Section
10060).

All students in grades five, seven and nine will participate in the State mandated fitness test (EC Section
60800) and will receive their test results in the first month of the following year.

The District shall provide access to a content rich curriculum, high quality instruction, focused assessment
of student learning and a supportive environment for each student. Physical education curriculum will be
designed to directly also improve fitness test results. The fitness test will be made relevant to all students
and their families through education about the testing process and feedback regarding their results.

In addition to the required physical fitness test, assessment of student learning and accurate reporting of
progress will be an ongoing process in physical education.

Teachers and other school and community personnel will not use physical education or activity (e.g.
running laps, push-ups) as punishment or a behavior consequence.

Opportunities for physical activity (e.g. recess) can be modified only if the mandated minutes are met
during the same day.

Daily Recess Physical Activity

All elementary school students will have at least 20 minutes a day of supervised recess, preferably
outdoors, during which school personnel will encourage moderate to vigorous physical activity monitored
by a designated person.

All students will be provided opportunities to engage in physical activity on a regular basis throughout the
school day. Moderate to vigorous physical activity opportunities will be provided through physical
education and recess. Additional physical activities opportunities will be provided through extra-curricular
programs, clubs, after school programs, summer learning programs, and other structured and unstructured
activities.
Schools will discourage 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 will give students periodic breaks during which they are encouraged to stand and be active.

District staff will use restorative approaches to support positive student behavior and will not withhold
recess or other physical activity as a form of punishment.

Student Safety during Physical Activity

The school/district will ensure that students and staff have access to appropriate hydration (e.g., water or
other fluids).

Facilities and equipment used for physical activity will be properly monitored and maintained to ensure
participants' safety.

School staff will receive training and be certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The
district will provide opportunities for training and encourage participation.

The school/district, in conjunction with a credentialed school nurse or a student's personal health care
provider, will develop policies that outline guidelines for student participation in physical activity at school
when medical conditions exist. These policies will be communicated to all members of the school
community working with those students and be designed to protect their well being and provide for
maximum participation in physical activity, at an appropriate level.

Physical Activity Outside of the School Day

The district will continue to offer structured physical activity opportunities within the existing after-school
programs (Community Learning Centers) and offer an array of physical activity opportunities and ensure
all students are able to participate.

The district will encourage school sites to offer structured physical activity opportunities for all students
outside the school day. Delivery of such activities will be site specific.

The district will support community partnerships and efforts to obtain funding to provide after school
physical activity endeavors.

The district will encourage sites to support physical activity clubs such as bicycle rodeos, running club,
track team, walking club, dance troupe, jump road, etc...

The district will support a district-wide "Wellness Week" in the beginning of the school year dedicated to
nutrition and fitness. Family participation and education will be emphasized.

Quality of Food - Nutritional Standards

Elementary Schools

Food and beverages sold or served, as part of federally reimbursed meal programs must meet the nutrition
recommendation of the current United States Dietary Guidelines for Americans. the USDAs recently
published Smart Snacks nutrition standards required by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
(HHFKA), with the objectives of promoting student health and reducing childhood obesity.

-No more than 30 percent of total calories from fat, averaged over a week
-No more than 10 percent of total calories from saturated fat, averaged over a week
-Not more than 35 percent of the total weight of the food item, excluding fruit and vegetables, is composed
of sugar
The only food that shall be sold during breakfast and lunch periods is food that is sold as a full meal
through a federal reimbursable meal program.

In addition, individually sold portions of nuts, nut butters, seeds, eggs, cheese packaged for individual sale,
fruit, vegetables that have not been deep fried, and legumes may be sold. Individually sold dairy items and
whole grain food items may be sold, provided they meet the 35/ 10/35 guidelines listed below and do not
exceed 175 calories per individual food item at elementary schools.

The only beverages that shall be sold in elementary schools are:

-Water, with no added sweeteners
-Milk (two-percent, one-percent, or nonfat or rice milk, soy milk or other similar nondairy milk) -Fruit
juice, preferably 100 percent but at least 50 percent fruit juice, with no added sweeteners
-Vegetable juice, at least 50 percent vegetable juice, with no added sweeteners.

Middle, Junior High and High Schools

The only food that may be sold outside the federal reimbursable meal programs must meet the following
requirements:

-Not more than 35 percent of its total calories shall be from fat (excluding nuts, nut butters, seeds, eggs and
cheese)
-Not more than 10 percent of its total calories shall be from saturated fat and trans fat combined (excluding
eggs and cheese)
-Not more than 35 percent of it total weight shall be composed of sugar, including naturally occurring and
added sugar (excluding fruit and vegetables)
-Calories shall not exceed 250 calories per food item - Entree items (i.e. foods generally regarded as being
the primary food in a meal, including but not limited to, sandwiches, burritos, pasta and pizza) shall not
exceed 400 calories per food item and 4 grams of fat per 100 calories.
The only beverages that shall be sold in middle and high schools are:
-Water, with no added sweeteners
-Milk (two-percent, one-percent, or nonfat or rice milk, soy milk, or other similar nondairy milk
-Fruit juice, preferably 100 percent but at last 50 percent fruit juice, with no added sweeteners
-Vegetable juice, at least 50 percent vegetable juice with no added sweeteners
-Electrolyte replacement beverages with no more than 42 grams of added sweeteners per 20-ounce serving.

A production system will be developed and implemented to reduce the use of processed foods and increase
the use of basic fresh foods that emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains and dairy foods which are low
in fat, added sugars and sodium.

The use of fresh fruits and vegetables will be encouraged by making fruit and vegetables available at all
points where food is sold and promoting the intake of 5 services of fruits and vegetables per day.
During school hours, home-prepared products will not be allowed to be sold on campus due to the potential
of food borne illness. However, site approval may be required from the principal or designee for special
occasions involving foods that may not meet these nutritional standards. These foods and service methods
must meet food safety standards as specified by the Food Service Department (i.e. multicultural events).
Annually, food service staff will be provided training in food safety, marketing, preparation and service of
health menu items.

The district will provide to parents information on safe food handling, as well as healthy foods that would
be acceptable for special events (i.e. classroom parties).

To the extent permitted under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, students in all
grades shall be allowed to decline a certain number of meal items they do not intend to consume.

Student Access
An efficient and cost effective system will be implemented for preparing and distributing healthy foods to
all sites including the use of carts, vending machines and classroom service.

Marketing of the school lunch program will include input from a wide variety of school sources. Input from
students, PTSA's and school groups or clubs will be sought.

Non-nutritious foods and beverages, including but not limited to candy, soft drinks, and chewing gum,
cannot be sold by or to students during their official school day (defined as one half hour before the official
school day begins, until one half hour after the official school day ends).

The Food Service Department will enter into partnerships with interested student groups to provide food-
selling opportunities while sharing labor and profits from such events.
The Food Service Department will work with administration at each school site to establish a process for
approving sale of food by all groups during the school day and to provide equitable access and distribution
of revenues for appropriate uses.

Maintenance of a Healthy Environment

Advertising of food and beverages on vending machines will promote healthy food choices.
All primary school administrators will evaluate schedules and, if possible, promote playtime before eating
lunch.

Lunch will be served at appropriate intervals from other meals, in accordance with current USDA
guidelines (e.g., at least two hours between the start of breakfast and the start of lunch).

Eureka City Unified School District will do everything possible to prevent overt identification of their low-
income students and to ensure that those students are not stigmatized or otherwise treated differently
because they avail themselves of free and reduced price meals and snacks.

Each school site will encourage parent/family involvement in the nutritional well being of students through
limiting celebrations involving foods that do not fall within the mandates of the Wellness Policy.
Each school site will encourage parent/family involvement in the nutritional well being of the students
through information made available through newsletters, posters, signs, etc.

Nutrition education curricula will align with California Health Education Standards and as appropriate, be
integrated into Common Core, other academic subjects in the regular educational program, before- and
after-school programs, summer learning programs, career education programs, and school garden
programs.

Staff Wellness

The District cares about the well-being of staff members and understands the influence that staff actions
have on student health behaviors. All staff are encouraged to promote healthy school environments by
being positive role models for healthy behaviors on school property and at school-sponsored meetings and
events where students are present, including only eating/drinking items that comply with the Districts
nutrition guidelines.

The District will promote work-site wellness programs and may provide opportunities for regular physical
activity among employees. For example, District staff is encouraged to promote the use of Lets Move,
Walk to Work Day, Bike to Work Day, and other health initiatives to promote physical activity and healthy
eating.

The District will designate a staff wellness coordinator to develop, monitor and evaluate worksite wellness
initiatives designed to promote a culture that improves the health, safety, and well-being of employees and
family members.
Monitoring and Policy Review

To help with evaluation/monitoring of the district's Wellness Policy, each school in the district will conduct
a baseline assessment of the school's existing nutrition and physical activity using the School Health Index.
The results of those school-by-school assessments will be compiled at the district level to identify and
prioritize needs.

School food service staff, at the school or district level, will ensure compliance with nutrition policies
within school food service areas and will report on this matter to the Superintendent (or if done at the
school level, to the school principal). In addition, the school district will report on the most recent USDA
School Meals Initiative (SMI) review findings and any resulting changes. If the district has not received a
SMI review from the state agency within the past five years, the district will request from the state agency
that a SMI review be scheduled as soon as possible.

Each school shall post the Districts policies and regulations on nutrition and physical activity in public
view within all school cafeterias or in other central eating areas (EC 49432).

The District Wellness Committee will establish an implementation time-line for the Wellness Policy.
Progress on the time-line will be discussed in the Committee's Annual Report to the Board.

The Superintendent shall designate one or more staff to produce an annual progress report that will be made
readily available to the public, and that will include:
The web site address for the Policy and/or information on how the public can access a copy;
A description of each schools progress implementing the Policy;
Any proposed updates or modifications to the Policy;
Contact information for the leader(s) of the Policy team; and
Information on how individuals and the public can participate.

The Superintendent shall designate one or more staff to conduct an assessment of the Policy every three
years to determine:
Compliance with the Policy;
How the Policy compares to model wellness policies; and
Progress made in implementing the Policy.

Regulation EUREKA CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

approved: August 23, 2006 Eureka, California

The modifications made to the Eureka City Schools Wellness policy above were adapted from SFUSD
Board of Educations Wellness Policy that was recently revised, April 28, 2015