Purpose. This guidance describes policy, procedure, and responsibilities for creating a healthier school environment and a minimum standard for school wellness at all schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). Scope. The BIE requires that all schools, dormitories, and peripheral dorms operated by the BIE follow this policy. The BIE recommends that all grant and P.L. 93-638 contract schools funded by the BIE adopt this policy or establish a policy independently. It is the policy of the BIE that all schools, dormitories, Policy and Procedure. and peripheral dorms meet the policy requirements contained within each of the following policy sections: 1.3.1 Wellness Council 1.3.2 School Meals and Snacks 1.3.3 Healthy Traditional and Cultural Foods 1.3.4 Competitive Foods and Beverages 1.3.5 Health and Nutrition Education 1.3.6 Physical Activity 1.3.7 School Employee Wellness 1.3.8 Physical Education 1.3.9 Before and After School Programs Wellness Council. It is the policy of the BIE that all schools and dormitories establish a local level wellness council to build a healthier school environment and a minimum standard for school wellness. The council’s purpose will be to oversee the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of this policy at the school level in partnership with the school Principal. The council may also recommend to the Education Line Officer (ELO) and school board approaches in both programs and policies to enhance the health and wellness of students, families, and staff. The council must: Establish Membership Membership must include the diverse participation of representatives including, but not limited to, school level staff, school administrators, ELO representation, surrounding community, federal and non-federal partners, student body, student family members, other members of the community; and Meet at a minimum of once every other month. Conduct Inventory
Purpose. This guidance describes policy, procedure, and responsibilities for creating a healthier school environment and a minimum standard for school wellness at all schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). Scope. The BIE requires that all schools, dormitories, and peripheral dorms operated by the BIE follow this policy. The BIE recommends that all grant and P.L. 93-638 contract schools funded by the BIE adopt this policy or establish a policy independently. Policy and Procedure. It is the policy of the BIE that all schools, dormitories, and peripheral dorms meet the policy requirements contained within each of the following policy sections: 1.3.1 Wellness Council 1.3.2 School Meals and Snacks 1.3.3 Healthy Traditional and Cultural Foods 1.3.4 Competitive Foods and Beverages 1.3.5 Health and Nutrition Education 1.3.6 Physical Activity 1.3.7 School Employee Wellness 1.3.8 Physical Education 1.3.9 Before and After School Programs Wellness Council. It is the policy of the BIE that all schools and dormitories establish a local level wellness council to build a healthier school environment and a minimum standard for school wellness. The council’s purpose will be to oversee the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of this policy at the school level in partnership with the school Principal. The council may also recommend to the Education Line Officer (ELO) and school board approaches in both programs and policies to enhance the health and wellness of students, families, and staff. The council must: Establish Membership Membership must include the diverse participation of representatives including, but not limited to, school level staff, school administrators, ELO representation, surrounding community, federal and non-federal partners, student body, student family members, other members of the community; and Meet at a minimum of once every other month. Conduct Inventory