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non-employees providing services within the schools, the Board supports the involvement of these individuals in accordance with suitable regulations and safeguards to be developed by the Administration.
Volunteers, interns and other such non-employees working within the schools(“ volunteers”) must work under the supervision of Enfield Public Schools staff. Volunteers are held to the same standards of conduct as school staff and must observe all Board of Education policies, including applicable policies on the confidentiality of student information.
Volunteers may be required to submit to state and federal criminal record checks and a record check of the Department of Children and Families(“ DCF”) Child Abuse and Neglect Registry. No person who is required to register as a sex offender under state or federal law, or whose name is currently listed on the DCF registry, may volunteer in the Enfield Public Schools.
No employee of the Enfield Public Schools shall serve as a volunteer in any capacity, except as may be approved by the Superintendent or his / her designee based on the specific situation.
Persons interested in volunteering their services should contact the school Principal.
Legal Reference: Connecticut General Statutes 10-4g Parent and community involvement in schools; model programs; school-based teams. 10-235 Indemnification of teachers, board members, employees and certain volunteers and students in damage suits; expenses of litigation. 54-254 Registration of person who has committed a felony for a sexual purpose.
Policy Adopted: April 24, 2018
WELLNESS POLICY 6142.101
Student Nutrition and Physical Activity- School Wellness Policy
Student wellness, including good nutrition and physical activity, shall be promoted in the district’ s educational program, school activities, and meal programs. In accordance with federal and state law, it is the policy of the Board of Education to provide students access to healthy foods and beverages; provide opportunities for developmentally appropriate physical activity; and require all meals served by the District meet or exceed the federal nutritional guidelines issued by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and the“ Connecticut Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools,” whichever are greater. This policy shall be interpreted consistently with Section 204 of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010( Public Law 111-296).
In developing goals for nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness, the District will, as required, review and consider evidencebased strategies and techniques.
Goals for Nutrition Promotion and Education The goals for addressing nutrition education include the following:
• Schools will support and promote good nutrition for students consistent with applicable federal and state requirements and guidelines.
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