1. Strong Schools, Strong Pueblo We’re on the move… Preparing every student for success USDA “Smart Snacks” in Pueblo City Schools Begin Here Is the Food sold to students? Smart Snack Rule does not apply. Can the item be consumed at school midnight – 30 minutes after school is dismissed? To be allowable for sale, a food item must first meet one of the following general standards: Be a whole grain-rich 1 grain product, orwhole grain-rich The first ingredient is either a fruit, vegetable, dairy, or protein food, or Be a combination food 2 that contains at least ¼ cup fruit or vegetable, orcombination food Contains 10% DV for calcium, potassium, vitamin D, or dietary fiber. Then, ensure the food(s) as packaged and sold (Note: A “package” could be multiple servings) meet the nutritional criteria for all of these nutrients: Yes No Total fat (≤ 35% of calories from total fat) Saturated fat (<10% of calories from saturated fat) Trans fat (0 grams of trans fat) Sodium Snack items: ≤ 230 mg Entrée items: ≤ 480 mg Sugar ≤35 % weight from total sugars in foods Calories: Snack Items: ≤ 200 calories Entrée Items: ≤ 350 calories No food or beverage sales outside of the school meal program may occur during the period ½ hour before until ½ hour after each meal service. 5 (Colorado Competitive Food Service Policy) DOCUMENT See Page 4-5 for requirements Is the food sold through a pre-order and consumed off campus? Yes No See Smart Snacks Calculator info on Page 3 to assess these requirements. V.100314 Smart Snack Rule does not apply. ACOUNTABILITY Verification through internal, CDE, or USDA confirmation that Federal and State laws (Steps 1-3) are implemented at schools. School principals are responsible for ensuring compliance with these laws in all school events outside of breakfast and/or lunch programs. 1 2 3 Event is held at school

2. Strong Schools, Strong Pueblo We’re on the move… Preparing every student for success No food or beverage sales outside of the school meal program may occur during the period ½ hour before until ½ hour after each meal service. 5 (Colorado Competitive Food Service Policy) Ensure all beverages sold to students meet the Colorado Healthy Beverages Policy  Most of Colorado’s state-based requirements are stricter than the minimum requirements set forth in the federal Smart Snack regulation  Beverage Standards apply to the extended school day as defined in state statute  Standards do not apply to beverages sold during school-related events where parents are a significant part of the audience Bottled Water Fat free or low fat milk 100% Juice Other 3* ≤20oz Other 3* ≤12oz Elementary ≤8oz ≤150 cal/8oz ≤8oz ≤120 cal/8 oz Not allowed Middle ≤10oz ≤150 cal/8oz ≤10oz ≤120 cal/8oz Not allowed High School ≤12oz ≤150 cal/8oz ≤12oz ≤120cal/8oz ≤5 cal/8oz or ≤10 cal/20oz 4 ≤40 cal/8oz or ≤60cal/12oz 4

3. Strong Schools, Strong Pueblo We’re on the move… Preparing every student for success No food or beverage sales outside of the school meal program may occur during the period ½ hour before until ½ hour after each meal service. 5 (Colorado Competitive Food Service Policy) www.healthiergeneration.org https://schools.healthiergeneration.org/focus_areas/snacks_and_beverages/smart_snacks/product_calculator/ https://schools.healthiergeneration.org/resources__tools/school_meals/alliance_product_navigator/ Do not use this on-line tool for beverages in Colorado.

4. Strong Schools, Strong Pueblo We’re on the move… Preparing every student for success No food or beverage sales outside of the school meal program may occur during the period ½ hour before until ½ hour after each meal service. 5 (Colorado Competitive Food Service Policy) Schools must document these sales two ways: 1. Smart Snacks documentation for food and beverage items must include: Nutrition Facts Label Ingredients List For every food or beverage item sold during a non-exempt event. 2. Maintain a log of ALL food sales outside of the Federal school meal program. (Example on Page 5) Documentation of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation Calculator results is optional, however you must also maintain nutrition facts labels and ingredient lists as this is required for all Food and Beverage sales.

5. Strong Schools, Strong Pueblo We’re on the move… Preparing every student for success No food or beverage sales outside of the school meal program may occur during the period ½ hour before until ½ hour after each meal service. 5 (Colorado Competitive Food Service Policy) Smart Snacks documentation for food and beverage items must be logged at each school for tracking and audit. This includes all food and beverage sales outside of the Federal school meal programs. This form is available in Excel at http://district.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/pueblocs/files/Smart_Snack_Documenta tion_Tracker.xlsx http://district.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/pueblocs/files/Smart_Snack_Documenta tion_Tracker.xlsx Local Education Agency Fundraiser Documentation Tracker v1.0 Name of SchoolSponsoring OrganizationFundraiserStart DateEnd DateItems Sold - Food & Beverages (must maintain documentation that includes at a minimum nutrition labels for each item sold during non-exempt fundraisers) Sample: Sun Valley SchoolSun Valley OrganizationSun Valley Fundraiser14-Sep Homemade Popcorn- recipe attached

6. Strong Schools, Strong Pueblo We’re on the move… Preparing every student for success No food or beverage sales outside of the school meal program may occur during the period ½ hour before until ½ hour after each meal service. 5 (Colorado Competitive Food Service Policy) Notes: 1.Whole grain-rich – Foods that contain 100-percent whole grain or contain a blend of whole- grain meal and/or flour and enriched meal and/or flour of which at least 50-percent is whole grain. Whole grain-rich products must contain at least 50-percent whole-grains and the remaining grain, if any, must be enriched. 2.Combination food – Products containing two or more components representing two or more of the recommended food groups: fruit, vegetable, dairy, protein or grains. 3.Other beverages* (i.e., unsweetened or diet teas, low calorie sport drinks, fitness waters, flavored waters, seltzers, and coffees) Other flavored and/or carbonated beverages that are ≤20 ounces must: Contain ≤5 calorie per 8 ounces or ≤10 calories per 20 ounces Other flavored and/or carbonated beverages that are ≤12 ounces must: Contain ≤40 calories per 8 ounces or ≤60 calories per 12 ounces Diet soda is prohibited Caffeinated beverages are allowed *At least 50% of non-milk beverage options must be water and no or low-calorie options. 4. Smart Snacks Federal requirement. 5. High Schools may sell “mechanically vended” beverages which meet Colorado Healthy Beverage Law requirements during this time period.

7. Strong Schools, Strong Pueblo We’re on the move… Preparing every student for success No food or beverage sales outside of the school meal program may occur during the period ½ hour before until ½ hour after each meal service. 5 (Colorado Competitive Food Service Policy) The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish) USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.program.intake@usda.gov