Background

On May 3, 2006 the Eugene School Board adopted a new District Wellness Policy, to be effective starting with the 2006-07 school year. This policy will require some changes in practice in schools. The policy regulates what kinds of foods may be provided to students at school and emphasizes healthy meals, snacks and acctivities. The policy covers five areas: Wellness Policy Goals; Physical Activity; Nutrition Education; Other Activities That Support Student Wellness (support for Health Clinics); and Nutrition Standards. The Superintendent is responsible for implementing the policy, including the creation of administrative rules. A Wellness Advisory Committee will assist the superintendent in this effort. Temporary administrative rules have been developed to start the school year. These rules will be reviewed by the Wellness Advisory Committee this fall. The committee will recommend any changes to the Superintendent.

Wellness Info Packet

The adopted School Board Policy EFA, along with impacts on elementary, middle and high schools for the 2006-07 school year, temporary administrative rules, a list of foods of minimal nutritional value, and other information has been gathered together in a packet for staff and parent reference. This is available from the district Communications Office (687-3309) or as a PDF download from this site.

Download the Wellness Info packet (PDF file).

 

Contacts

Wellness Advisory Committee

Barb Bellamy, Chief of Staff/Director of Communications, 687-3980, bellamy@4j.lane.edu

Nutrition Standards

Chad Williams, Director of Nutrition Services, 687-3642, williams_c@4j.lane.edu

Nicole Lalor, Nutrition Services AssistantDirector/Dietician, 687-3407, lalor@4j.lane.edu

Physical Activity/Recess

Kay Mehas, Director of School Services K-8, 687-3448, mehas@4j.lane.edu

Janis Swan, Federal Programs Coordinator, 687-4038, swan@4j.lane.edu