Trigg County Public Forum Nutrition and Physical Activity January 14, 2010

Promoting healthy and safe behaviors among students is an important part of the fundamental mission of schools, which is to provide young people with the knowledge and skills they need to become healthy and productive adults. Improving student health and safety can –Increase students’ capacity to learn, –Reduce absenteeism, and –Improve physical fitness and mental alertness.

Nutrition & Physical Activity Report Card District Committee –Representatives from each school’s wellness committee –Food Service Director –School Nurse –Health Services Coordinator

Process District committee reviewed regulations, reviewed previous years report card and recommendations, discussed next steps Each school completed module 3 of the School Health Index published by the CDC –The School Health Index (SHI): Self-Assessment & Planning Guide was developed by CDC in partnership with school administrators and staff, school health experts, parents, and national nongovernmental health and education agencies for the purpose of Enabling schools to identify strengths and weaknesses of health and safety policies and programs, Enabling schools to develop an action plan for improving student health, which can be incorporated into the School Improvement Plan, and Engaging teachers, parents, students, and the community in promoting health- enhancing behaviors and better health.

Mrs. Maddox completed the nutritional analysis Committee reassembled and finalized the report card information. Released District Nutrition and Physical Activity Report on 11/12/2009 via Trigg County Schools Website Trigg County Board of Education Reviewed on 11/12/2009 Only change to the format was the addition of School Health Index –Allows a stronger way to measure how we are doing overall in the area of physical activity

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Nutrition & Physical Activity Report Card School Year The Trigg County Public Schools are dedicated to serving nutritious meals and providing multiple physical activity opportunities as a means of helping our students reach proficiency. “Promoting healthy and safe behaviors among students is an important part of the fundamental mission of schools.” School Health Index-Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Intense physical activity programs have positive effects on academic achievement, including increased concentration; improved mathematics, reading, and writing test scores; and reduced disruptive behavior. -- Curricular Physical Activity and Academic Performance, Pediatric Exercise Science Nutrient Analysis Averaged over the course of a week, lunch menus offered in our schools provide the following: NutrientTarget*Actual Calories Iron (Mg)3.95 Mg4.18 Mg Calcium (Mg) Mg Mg Vitamin A (IU)1295 IU1754 IU Vitamin C (Mg)16.68 Mg35 Mg Protein (G)12.74 G32.09 G Total Fat (G)<30% of Calories32.44% Saturated Fat (G)<10% of Calories8.53% *Grades 4-12 Physical Activity & Achievement Schools play a crucial role in influencing physical activity behaviors. Sound curriculum, policies, and facilities create an environment encouraging students and staff to engage in a variety of physical activity opportunities. Evidence supports a correlation between SAT scores and the physical well-being of students. The data presented above is a summary from the assessment of our physical activity environment. Our schools are seeking additional methods of increasing the amount of physical education provided. The elementary school does provide at least 100 minutes of physical activity for every student each week. Each school has fully certified physical education teachers who will will provide assistance to classroom teachers in the integration of physical activity into the classroom. Our physical education curriculum is a sequential program that is consistent with state and national standards and promotes life-long skills. Trigg County Public Schools “We Build Ships” Relationships Partnerships Citizenship Leadership Sportsmanship for Scholarship School Physical Activity Environment Assessment Program/activityPrim.Int.MiddleHigh Provide daily recess95% N/A Provide at least 150 minutes of physical education per week No Provide at least 225 minutes of physical education N/A No Provide classroom physical activity integrated into school day 100% 19%12.5% Promote intramural and/or extracurricular physical activity opportunities 100% Offer facilities to families/ community for physical activity opportunities 100% Overall School Health Index Score* 84.6% 84%71.9% *For more information on the School Health Index:

School Breakfast The School Breakfast Program (SBP) was established in School districts receive federal reimbursement for each school breakfast served that meets the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s nutrition guidelines. Studies show that children who participate in the School Breakfast Program have significantly higher standardized achievement test scores than non-participants. Children with access to school breakfast also had significantly reduced absence and tardiness rates. National School Lunch The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) was conceived in 1946 as a “measure of national security to safeguard the health and well-being of the Nation’s children.” School districts receive federal reimbursement for each school lunch served that meets the United States Department of Agriculture nutrition guidelines. These guidelines promote meal quality while commodity donations help the farmer and help schools keep down meal prices. Our lunch meals are planned on a four-week menu cycle. Federal regulations require that we offer minimum portion sizes of meat, fruit and/or vegetable, grains/breads and fluid milk during every lunch meal service. The portion sizes are designed to meet the needs of growing children. We offer fresh fruits and vegetables every day. Students are allowed to choose themselves all the fresh fruits and vegetables they will eat. The menu cycle provides for variety and allows us to make the most efficient use of the donated commodities, especially seasonal fresh fruits. We offer 2%, skim milk, and flavored milk as well as 100% fruit and vegetable juices. An analysis of our lunch menus is found elsewhere in this report card. The table below provides a synopsis of the lunch program, including participation and financial data. All number are reflective of the school year with the exception of the lunch and breakfast prices which are the current prices. Federal Reimbursement$121,280 # Schools Participating4 Total Breakfasts Served90,642 Average Daily Participation518 Breakfast PricesAdult Price $1.25 Student Reduced-price: $.30 Student Paid: $ 1.00 After-School Snack Program The After-School Snack Program allows after-school care programs with regularly scheduled activities in an organized, structured environment to provide and claim reimbursement for snacks served to school-age children. Federal Reimbursement$4,273 Total Snacks Served6,119 Average Daily Participation35 Federal Reimbursement$424,471 # Schools Participating4 Total Lunches Served268,052 Average Daily Participation1,532 Cost of Food Used$321,272 # Students Approved for Free Meals987 # Students Approved for Reduced-price Meals 212 # Students approved for Paid Meals946 Lunch PricesAdult: $2.50 Reduced-price : $.40 Paid : $ 1.50 A USDA study showed students who eat school meals are more likely to consume milk, meats, grain mixtures and vegetables compared to students who did not, including students who brought meals from home. Also, students who eat school meals have higher intakes of some vitamins and minerals, including calcium and Vitamin A -- nutrients that tend to be “problem nutrients” for kids. Cost-wise, schools work very hard to make sure that school meals are a good value. Take a look at the number of items typically offered to students at lunch -- an entrée, two servings of fruits and vegetables, a bread or grain item and 8 ounces of milk. It takes a real balancing act to beat that value with a bag lunch. --National Dairy Council A list of all food and beverage items available to students from school food service can be downloaded from our web site at Food and beverage items that are sold as extras on the cafeteria lines all meet the minimum nutritional standards required by the Kentucky Board of Education. These standards are designed to limit access to items with little or no nutrient density. No sales from vending machines or school stores take place until 30 minutes after the lunch period ends. “Protecting children’s health and cognitive development may be the best way to build a strong America.” -- Dr. J. Larry Brown, Tufts University School of Nutrition

Recommendations Action StepCostFeasibility*SchoolPerson Responsible Target Date Provide increased opportunities/time for students to participate in physical education (i.e., longer classes, more frequent meetings, class offerings such as Adv. P.E. at TCHS, etc.). SBDM councils would be encouraged to consider changes to master schedule and/or using any current or newly allocated positions for physical education. $50,000/Teacher1TCPS, TCIS, TCMS, TCHS SBDM Councils8/1/2010 Consider policy allowing students to have water bottles in classrooms. Research supports the need for proper hydration in order to maintain proper brain function. $05TCPS, TCIS, TCMS, TCHS School Wellness Committee; Principals; SBDM Councils 8/1/2010 Consider development of a district-wide smoke free policy during the instructional day. If this is not possible, staff smoking areas should be relocated to a place where students are not present. This would be healthier for students, align with our anti-tobacco and drug initiatives. $05DistrictSuperintendent; Board of Education 8/1/2010

Recommendations (con’t) Promote community physical activities/wellness by communicating information and ideas to parents, community leaders, businesses, and teachers through newsletters, newspaper articles, bulletin boards, etc. Donations 3 TCPS, TCIS, TCMS, TCHS School Wellness Committees; Principal’s; Teachers January 2010 Create a work-out room with used, but safe equipment. Utilize volunteers to run it. Donations3TCMSTina Davis; James Mangels May 2010 Consider purchasing technology program to track fitness in P.E., workout room, and home. $5,0001TCMSTina Davis2010 Seek funding opportunities (Grants) to fund a comprehensive wellness plan. $01TCMSSchool Wellness Committee 2010 Conduct a site visit of school exceeding expectations in the area of physical activity/wellness $5003DistrictDistrict Wellness Committee May 2010

Recommendations (con’t) Remove Coke Machines from Gym OR provide healthier selections. 05TCHSPrincipal Promote the importance of breakfast in the learning environment $04DistrictP. Maddox; C. HillMarch 2010 Emphasize the role of school nutrition programs in the development of student health and learning readiness and incorporate this into the district and school improvement plans. $03DistrictP. Maddox; Principals; SBDM Councils Ongoing Follow through with ground work laid for the development of an active School Nutrition Advisory council. $1003DistrictP. Maddox; representatives from each school April 2010 Expand availability of nutritional analysis on district website. $04DistrictP. Maddox; C. HillAugust 2010 School Food service team will annually provide information to the learning community including the Board of Education, SBDM Councils and parent groups, regarding the school nutrition programs and benefits of participation. $04DistrictP. MaddoxNovember 2010

Recommendations (con’t) Register for Web-ex - "School Wellness Programs: Strategies to Meet Today’s U.S. Standards" for District Wellness Committee $1995DistrictT. HambyJanuary 2010 Increase professional development opportunities for teachers, such as how to be a healthy role model and how to promote/incorporate nutrition & physical activity into their classroom instruction (i.e., Take 10). $20003TCPS, TCIS, TCMS, TCHS Principals; SBDM CouncilsDecember 2010