District Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment Report 2020 School District: Wellness Contact Name & E-mail: Wellness Policy Components Fully in Place Partially in Place Not in Place Describe Actions Taken for Implementation (include supports and challenges) Data Source for Monitoring District Wellness Committee/Coordinated District Health Advisory Council Policy Leadership 1.The designated officer for ensuring districtcompliance with the wellness policy and oversight is identified. (PO-3) 1a. Each school has a designated wellness leader. * 1b. Each school wellness leader monitors implementation of the wellness policy and reports compliance to the district wellness leader. * Public Involvement 2.Meets at least once per year to establish districtwellness goals for, and to oversee, school healthand safety policies and programs includingdevelopment, implementation, and periodic review and update of the wellness policy. 3.To the extent possible, committee includesrepresentatives of: (PO-3) ¥Parents/Legal Guardians ¥Students ¥District Nutrition Services ¥Physical Education Teachers ¥School Health Professionals ¥Local School Board ¥School Administrators ¥General Public/Community Members Food and Beverage Availability School Meals 4. Pre-K to fifth graders will be provided aminimum of 20 minutes to consume lunch after they have received their food. (NS-11) Foods Sold Outside of School Meals Program (Competitive Foods and Beverages) 5.Foods and beverages sold outside of the schoolmeal programs (e.g., ÒcompetitiveÓ foods andbeverages) will meet the USDA Smart Snacks inSchool nutrition standards. (SS-1, SS-2) Wellness Policy Components Fully in Place Partially in Place Not in Place Describe Actions Taken for Implementation (include supports and challenges) Data Source for Monitoring 5a. The following venues currently comply with Smart Snacks requirements during the school day: ¥School Stores ¥Vending Machines ¥Concessions 5b. Although the State allows exempt fundraisers, the district does not allow exempt fundraisers. * 6.Standards established for foods provided butnot sold (e.g., class parties, class snacks), duringthe school day on school campuses. (SS-4) Food and Beverage Marketing 7.Any foods and beverages marketed orpromoted to students on school campuses duringthe school day meet or exceed the USDA SmartSnacks in School nutrition standards. (PO-3) District Goals for Health & Wellness Nutrition Education 8.Schools will provide nutrition education andengage in nutrition promotion that fulfills thecriteria identified in the district LWP. (NS-8, NS- 12, HPE-11) 8a. Nutrition education is integrated across the curriculum. * 8b. Nutrition education in linked with the school food environment/cafeteria. * Nutrition Promotion 9.Nutrition promotion using evidence-basedtechniques, creating food environments that encourage healthy nutrition choices and participation in school meal programs using acomprehensive and multi-channel approach byschool staff, teachers, parents/legal guardians, students, and the community. (NS-5, NS-8, NS-9) 9a. All schools in the district are Team Nutrition (TN) Schools. * 9b. TN resources are used to promote nutrition throughout the district. * Wellness Policy Components Fully in Place Partially in Place Not in Place Describe Actions Taken for Implementation (include supports and challenges) Data Source for Monitoring 10.Promote healthy food and beverage choicesand participation in school meal programs throughuse of marketing and merchandising and throughadherence to 100% of foods and beveragespromoted to students meeting the USDA SmartSnacks in School nutrition standards. (NS-5, SS-3) Physical Activity 11.Schools promote and ensure varied physical activity opportunities such as before, during, andafter school; staff involvement; and family andcommunity engagement, that are in addition to, and not a substitute for, quality physical education. (PO-8, PA-4, PA-3, PA-2) 12.Physical activity during the school day(including but not limited to recess, classroomphysical activity breaks, or physical education) willnot be withheld as punishment for any reason. (PA-6, PA-7 ES) Physical Education 13.District will provide students with physicaleducation using an age-appropriate, sequentialPE curriculum consistent with national and statestandards for PE. (HPE-3) 13a. Fitness testing of students occurs, at a minimum, in grades 2 (height & weight only), 5, 8, and in high school PE course required for graduation. Individual student fitness reports are shared with parents/caregivers. * Per SC StudentsHealth and Fitness Act of 2005 13b. Student fitness data is used by the district and schools for instruction planning, fitness equipment, and professional development. * 14.All students will be provided equal opportunityto participate in physical education classes. Appropriate accommodations allow for equitableparticipation for all students and physicaleducation classes and equipment are adapted as necessary. Update/Inform the Public 15.Annually, the public is notified about thecontent and implementation of the wellness policyand any updates to the policy. The name andcontact information of the designated officer ispublicized with information on how the public canbecome involved with the wellness committee orobtain additional information on the wellnesspolicy. (PO-3) Wellness Policy Components Fully in Place Partially in Place Not in Place Describe Actions Taken for Implementation (include supports and challenges) Data Source for Monitoring 15a. The name and contact information of the designated officer is publicized. 15b. Information is shared on how the public can become involved with the wellness committee or obtain additional information on the wellness policy. 16.Every three years, the district develops areport that meets the following requirements: ** (PO-3) 16a. All schoolsÕ compliance with the districtwellness policy. 16b. How the district policy compares with state and/or federal model wellness policies. 16c. A description of progress towards attaining wellness policy goals. 16d. This report is made available to the public. 17.Records will be maintained to documentcompliance with the requirements of the wellnesspolicy including items 1, 2, 3, 15, and 16 above. Other School Based Strategies for Wellness 18.SFAs must include, at a minimum, one goal forOther School-Based Strategies for Wellness in theLWP. SFAs must explore the use of evidencedbased strategies when identifying goals. (List andreport below) Optional Goals- School Meals 19.Schools will not use foods or beverages asrewards for academic performance or goodbehavior. Additionally, schools will not withholdfoods or beverages for punishment. Teachers areprovided with a list of alternative ideas for behavior management. (NS-10) 19a. Schools will not withhold foods or beverages for punishment. * 19b. Teachers are provided with a list of alternative ideas for behavior management. * Wellness Policy Components Fully in Place Partially in Place Not in Place Describe Actions Taken for Implementation (include supports and challenges) Data source for monitoring Optional Goals- Water 20.Free, safe, unflavored, drinking water availablethroughout the school day, throughout every school campus. Optional Goals- Staff Wellness 21.Schools will offer staff wellness programs suchas weight management, health assessments. (EW-1, EW-2, EW-3) Optional Goals- Community Involvement 22.School will allow community members accessto the districtÕs outdoor physical activity facilities before and after school. (PA-8) 22a. District has adopted the SC School Boards AssociationÕs model Open Community Use of School Recreational Areas (KFA) policy. * 23.School partners with local communityorganizations, businesses, or local hospitals to engage students and their families in health promotion activities. (PO-9) Other Optional Goals Success/Updates from the Past Three Years: Ð SCDE District Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment Report - Additional Information You Should Know School districts are encouraged to use the following tools and resources to assist with completing the SCDE District Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment Report: ¥LWP STAT Webinar Series Three Ð Getting Ready for the Triennial Assessment: ¥Compilation of your districtÕs completed SCDE District Wellness Policy Annual Progress Reports: https://ed.sc.gov/districts-schools/nutrition/wellness-and- food-safety/wellness-and-food-safety/local-wellness-policies/local-wellness-policy-assessment-tool/ ¥Compilation of your districtÕs Alliance for a Healthier Generation Healthy Schools Program District Reports: https://www.healthiergeneration.org/ *Best Practices for implementing policy components ** More information addressing item 16 of the SCDE District Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment Report Tools You Can Use to Meet USDA Triennial Assessment Reporting Requirements: 16 a. SchoolsÕ Compliance with the District Wellness Policy - Full completion of the SCDE District Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment Report 16 b. How the DistrictÕs Policy Compares with State and/or Federal Model Wellness Policies - 16 c. Description of Progress towards Attaining Wellness Policy Goals - Full completion of the SCDE District Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment Report USDAÕs Local Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment Questions & Answers: How often must LEAs conduct assessments of schoolsÕ compliance with the local school wellness policy? At a minimum, assessments must be conducted once every three years as described in 7 CFR 210.31(e); this is referred to as the triennial assessment. This assessment is separate from the Administrative Review conducted by the State agency. The local school wellness policy must be updated and in compliance with the final rule by June 30, 2017. Therefore, the first triennial assessment must be completed by June 30, 2020. Who is responsible for conducting the assessments? LEAs must designate at least one LEA or school official(s) as responsible for determining the extent to which each school under their jurisdiction is in compliance with their wellness policies (7 CFR 210.31(e)(1)). In addition to the official(s) identified, other stakeholders must be permitted to be involved in the review process as described in 7 CFR 210.31(d)(1). However, LEAs have discretion in how they implement this requirement since each LEA is best suited to determine the distinctive needs of the community it serves. LEAs are also encouraged to identify a wellness champion at each school that would assist with the implementation and monitoring of the policy at the school level. What must be included in the triennial assessment? The LEA must develop a triennial assessment report that describes the extent to which its schools comply with the local school wellness policy, the extent to which the local policy aligns with model policies, and a description of progress towards attaining policy goals as described in 7 CFR 210.31(e)(2). There is local discretion on the format of the report. This report must be made available to the public (7 CFR 210.31(d)(3)). What tools should LEAs use to assess implementation and compliance with the local school wellness policy? The LEA has the flexibility to develop tools that will assess compliance with the specific components of their local school wellness policy. Some State agencies and partner organizations have developed tools that LEAs can adapt to meet their needs. Example tools can be found at the ÒSchool Nutrition Environment and Wellness ResourcesÓ website at https://healthymeals.fns.usda.gov/local-wellness-policy-resources/local-school-wellnesspolicy-process/assessment-needs-assessment. In addition, the LEA must document when and how they evaluated their policy. For example, an agenda or attendance sheet could be used as documentation that the local school wellness policy was evaluated at a stakeholder meeting. How often does the LEA have to update the policy? USDA does not specify the frequency of updates to the local school wellness policy, as the need to update will vary based on the content and structure of the policy. However, it is recommended that the policy is updated, at a minimum, after conducting the triennial assessments (7 CFR 210.31(e)(3)). LEAs are also required to annually notify the public about the content of the local school wellness policy and any updates to the policy as stated in 7 CFR 210.31(d)(2). How should LEAs compare their policies to model policies? The responsibility for developing a local school wellness policy was placed at the LEA level so that each LEA has the flexibility to customize their own policy based on their own unique circumstances. However, at a minimum, LEAs must compare their policy against model policies during the triennial assessment (7 CFR 210.31(e)(2)(ii)). The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, in conjunction with USDA, developed a model local school wellness policy template that may be used for this comparison: https://www.healthiergeneration.org/_asset/wtqdwu/14-6372_ModelWellnessPolicy.doc. Does the LEA need to do a triennial assessment of all the schools under its jurisdiction, or does each school do its own triennial assessment and report back to the LEA? The LEA is responsible for ensuring that a triennial assessment of all the schools under its jurisdiction has been conducted. The LEA may conduct the triennial assessment on behalf of each participating school under its jurisdiction or may allow each school to conduct its own assessment.