These restrictions include, but are not limited to, food and beverages provided in vending venues (machines, ice chests, cabinets) in school stores or as part of school fundraisers. Up to a maximum of nine (9) times per school year, school administration may schedule school wide events where food and beverages provided to students are not required to meet the Federal Smart Snacks standards during the scheduled time. The schedule of the events shall be by school, approved by the principal, and shall be part of the annual school calendar. Food and beverages outside of the District’s food service programs may not be sold, served, or provided to students in the District’s food service areas during meal times. Elementary students shall not have in-school access to vending machines. The District does not place nutrition restrictions on food or beverages brought from home that are intended for personal consumption only. ADVERTISING In accordance with the USDA regulations, oral, written, or graphic statements made for the purpose of promoting the sale of a food or beverage product that are made by the producer, manufacturer, seller, or any other entity with a commercial interest in the product shall only be permitted on school campus during the school day if they meet or exceed the Federal Smart Snacks standards. This restriction does not apply to: Materials used for educational purposes in the classroom, including, but not limited to: The use of advertisements as a media education tool; or Designing and implementing the health or nutrition curriculum; Clothing, apparel, or other personal items used by students and staff; The packaging of products brought from home for personal consumption; and Currently existing advertisements on school property, including but not limited to, the exterior of vending machines, posters, menu boards, coolers, trash cans, cups used for beverage dispensing, and other food service equipment; however, all future contracts and replacement items shall meet the Federal Smart Snacks standards. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The District will work with the SNPAAC to: Encourage participation in extracurricular programs that support physical activity, such as walk-to-school programs, biking clubs, after-school walking etc.; Encourage the implementation of developmentally appropriate physical activity in after-school childcare programs for participating children; Promote the reduction of time youth spend engaged in sedentary activities such as watching television and playing video games; and Encourage the development of and participation in family-oriented community-based physical activity programs. The District will annually inform the public: Of the web address where the policy is located;
These restrictions include, but are not limited to, food and beverages provided in vending venues (machines, ice chests, cabinets) in school stores or as part of school fundraisers. Up to a maximum of nine (9) times per school year, school administration may schedule school wide events where food and beverages provided to students are not required to meet the Federal Smart Snacks standards during the scheduled time. The schedule of the events shall be by school, approved by the principal, and shall be part of the annual school calendar. Food and beverages outside of the District’s food service programs may not be sold, served, or provided to students in the District’s food service areas during meal times. Elementary students shall not have in-school access to vending machines. The District does not place nutrition restrictions on food or beverages brought from home that are intended for personal consumption only. ADVERTISING In accordance with the USDA regulations, oral, written, or graphic statements made for the purpose of promoting the sale of a food or beverage product that are made by the producer, manufacturer, seller, or any other entity with a commercial interest in the product shall only be permitted on school campus during the school day if they meet or exceed the Federal Smart Snacks standards. This restriction does not apply to: Materials used for educational purposes in the classroom, including, but not limited to: The use of advertisements as a media education tool; or Designing and implementing the health or nutrition curriculum; Clothing, apparel, or other personal items used by students and staff; The packaging of products brought from home for personal consumption; and Currently existing advertisements on school property, including but not limited to, the exterior of vending machines, posters, menu boards, coolers, trash cans, cups used for beverage dispensing, and other food service equipment; however, all future contracts and replacement items shall meet the Federal Smart Snacks standards. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The District will work with the SNPAAC to: Encourage participation in extracurricular programs that support physical activity, such as walk-to-school programs, biking clubs, after-school walking etc.; Encourage the implementation of developmentally appropriate physical activity in after-school childcare programs for participating children; Promote the reduction of time youth spend engaged in sedentary activities such as watching television and playing video games; and Encourage the development of and participation in family-oriented community-based physical activity programs. The District will annually inform the public: Of the web address where the policy is located;
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