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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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