Nutrition Policy Committee Report To LWSD Board of Directors June 5, 2006

Committee Members Cindy Duenas Principal, ICS/EAS Jack Tobin Principal, Einstein Elem. George Hulett Food Services Director Marc Bauman Parent Cheri Gorder Parent Jayne Boker Nutritionist Nancy Lytle Nutritionist Fayette Radoll Student Store Cindy Meilleur Assistant Superintendent, Chair

Committee Charge The Lake Washington School District Nutrition Policy Committee is charged with the development of guidelines and procedures to support and ensure that our students are provided nutritious food and beverage offerings in our schools, while balancing the need for stable vending and student store income as well as stable food service pricing. These guidelines shall included food service a la carte, student store, and vending machine offerings as well as items provided to students by parents, students and teachers. The Lake Washington School District Nutrition Policy Committee is charged with the development of guidelines and procedures to support and ensure that our students are provided nutritious food and beverage offerings in our schools, while balancing the need for stable vending and student store income as well as stable food service pricing. These guidelines shall included food service a la carte, student store, and vending machine offerings as well as items provided to students by parents, students and teachers.

Process Used an Interest Based model Used an Interest Based model Monthly meetings Monthly meetings Progress reports to constituent groups Progress reports to constituent groups Research and site visits to other districts Research and site visits to other districts Developed draft guidelines Developed draft guidelines Pilots of draft guidelines Pilots of draft guidelines Taste tests of approved products Taste tests of approved products Gathered feedback and results Gathered feedback and results Developed final draft for board presentation and implementation Developed final draft for board presentation and implementation

Pilots Redmond High School: Student Store and Beverages Redmond High School: Student Store and Beverages Evergreen Jr. High: A la Carte, Student Store, Lunch and Breakfast Programs Evergreen Jr. High: A la Carte, Student Store, Lunch and Breakfast Programs Nutrition Fairs: EJH and Rose Hill Jr. Nutrition Fairs: EJH and Rose Hill Jr. Potato products: Food Services Potato products: Food Services Redmond High, Lake Washington High, Evergreen Jr. and Redmond Jr. Redmond High, Lake Washington High, Evergreen Jr. and Redmond Jr.

Highlights of New Policy Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction Health and Fitness Section of Lake Washington School District Curriculum Framework aligns with Washington State EALRs and GLEs under development Health and Fitness Section of Lake Washington School District Curriculum Framework aligns with Washington State EALRs and GLEs under development School Environment School Environment Conducive to and promote learning Conducive to and promote learning National School Lunch/Breakfast Program National School Lunch/Breakfast Program Continue to adhere to Federal Guidelines Continue to adhere to Federal Guidelines

Competitive Food Sales No more than 40% of total calories from fat (4 grams of fat per 100 calories), except nuts, seeds and dairy products. No more than 40% of total calories from fat (4 grams of fat per 100 calories), except nuts, seeds and dairy products. No more than 10% of total calories from saturated fats. No more than 10% of total calories from saturated fats. Trans-fats will be limited to the greatest extent possible. Trans-fats will be limited to the greatest extent possible. Sugar content less than or equal to 40% of total weight, except for fresh, canned, or dried fruits and dairy products. Sugar content less than or equal to 40% of total weight, except for fresh, canned, or dried fruits and dairy products. Not a food of minimal nutritional value as described by the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Not a food of minimal nutritional value as described by the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Food Examples

Secondary schools may offer up to 5 candy items in Student Stores and Vending Machines that exceed the above standards through the school year. These items may not be foods of minimal nutritional value. Candy offerings will be eliminated by the school year. This transition will be evaluated annually through school year. Secondary schools may offer up to 5 candy items in Student Stores and Vending Machines that exceed the above standards through the school year. These items may not be foods of minimal nutritional value. Candy offerings will be eliminated by the school year. This transition will be evaluated annually through school year.

Potato Products Limited to baked products in the elementary and junior high schools and equipped high schools. Limited to baked products in the elementary and junior high schools and equipped high schools. Potato products and oils will be limited to 0- trace trans fats. Potato products and oils will be limited to 0- trace trans fats. Portions of fried potatoes will be limited to 3- ounces and may only be sold with a meal. Portions of fried potatoes will be limited to 3- ounces and may only be sold with a meal.

Beverages Elementary: Milk (including flavored, 1%, 2%), juice (100%) Milk (including flavored, 1%, 2%), juice (100%) Junior High: During school day – water, milk (includes flavored, 1%, 2%), juice (50-100%); sports drinks (electrolyte replacement beverages), no high caffeine or herbal additive drinks During school day – water, milk (includes flavored, 1%, 2%), juice (50-100%); sports drinks (electrolyte replacement beverages), no high caffeine or herbal additive drinks After school day – pop, regular and diet limited to 25% of offerings After school day – pop, regular and diet limited to 25% of offerings High School: Water, milk (includes flavored, 1%, 2%), juice (50-100%); sports drinks (electrolyte replacement beverages), coffee and tea (caffeinated and decaffeinated), no high caffeine/herbal additive drinks Water, milk (includes flavored, 1%, 2%), juice (50-100%); sports drinks (electrolyte replacement beverages), coffee and tea (caffeinated and decaffeinated), no high caffeine/herbal additive drinks Pop (regular and diet) limited to 25% offerings Pop (regular and diet) limited to 25% offerings

Beverage Examples

Classroom Parties, Rewards, and/or Incentives Nutritious foods encouraged Nutritious foods encouraged Occasional exceptions – 3 per year Occasional exceptions – 3 per year Parents encouraged to bring healthy treats Parents encouraged to bring healthy treats Staff and PTA encouraged to provide healthy foods or non-food items Staff and PTA encouraged to provide healthy foods or non-food items

Family and Community Involvement Marketing Plan Marketing Plan Communication plan Communication plan

Communication to students, parents and staff Explain new guidelines and implementation timeline Explain new guidelines and implementation timeline Principals, School Teams Principals, School Teams Library of nutrition information for Principals, PTSAs, Parent Organizer, Newsletters, Handbooks Library of nutrition information for Principals, PTSAs, Parent Organizer, Newsletters, Handbooks Student involvement through ASB, DECA/Student Store and Student Council/Advisory Groups Student involvement through ASB, DECA/Student Store and Student Council/Advisory Groups

Implementation Pending Board Approval, Implementation for school year Pending Board Approval, Implementation for school year Annual review conducted to ensure alignment with policy and procedures by the LWSD Nutrition Policy Committee Annual review conducted to ensure alignment with policy and procedures by the LWSD Nutrition Policy Committee

Questions and Input