Student Handbooks Elementary Handbook 2019-20 | Page 73

Food is not to be used as an incentive for students. Teachers are encouraged to use nonfood items for student incentive programs. The withholding of food is not to be used as punishment for inappropriate behavior. Students shall have access to hand washing facilities before meals or snacks. Schools shall take reasonable steps to accommodate tooth brushing for students with special oral health needs, such as orthodontia or a high rate of tooth decay. MARKETING AND PROMOTION OF FOODS IN SCHOOL To support wellness and good nutrition, the Board of Education promotes the availability of a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and low or non-fat dairy products. It further prohibits the marketing of foods and/or beverages with low nutritional value. Examples of marketing techniques include, but are not limited to, the use of logos and name brands on vending machines, textbook covers, and scoreboards. MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION OF POLICY Each building principal shall ensure that this policy is fully implemented within his/her building. Annually, each principal is to consult with the Nurse Supervisor, the District Curriculum Director, and department chairpersons and/or lead teachers to confirm that the food marketing and nutrition standards and the portions of each curriculum, as curricula are developed, involving wellness are implemented. Annually, the principal shall issue a report on compliance with this policy to the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee. The Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee shall inform the Board of Education of this compliance. The District Curriculum Director shall ensure that wellness and nutritional education is included in curricula across grade levels and subject areas in a comprehensive and sequential manner. Department chairpersons and/or lead teachers are to ensure implementation of the curricula as adopted and annually report to their building principals on this implementation. The Director of Nutrition Services shall ensure that nutrition and portion standards are implemented within the district’s cafeterias. The Director shall annually report to each building principal regarding the compliance to this policy within his/her building. Adopted: May 23, 2006 Reviewed: June 23, 2009 69