Wellness Committee

With childhood obesity increasing across the nation, the role that schools play in promoting sound nutrition and physical exercise is getting a lot of attention. Superintendent George Russell appointed an advisory group of parents, students, community members and school district staff to draft a wellness policy for the district. That policy was adopted in spring 2006 and is being implemented in 4J schools during 2006-07 and beyond.

Download the Wellness Info packet (PDF file).

Wellness Committee 2006-07 charge

Advise the Superintendent on:

• administrative rules related to the district.s Wellness Policy and policy implementation
• scientific findings related to student nutrition and wellness

Advise the district food service management company (Sodexho) on menu planning, (per USDA Food and Nutrition Service requirements)

Meeting Schedule 2006-07

Meetings are from 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. at the 4J Education Center, 200 North Monroe Street. All committee meetings are open to the public. Brief public comment is welcome near the beginning of each meeting.

Wellness Committee Members 2006-07

For more information contact:

Barb Bellamy, Communications Director, 687-3980 E-mail: bellamy@4j.lane.edu
Hillary Kittleson, Financial Services Director, 687-3333 E-mail: kittleson@4j.lane.edu