1. Local Wellness Policy Its Purpose and Its Power Local Wellness Policy Training Workshop Division of School & Community Nutrition and Coordinated School Health Fall, 2014

2. What is a Local Wellness Policy (LWP)? An important tool for parents, LEAs and school districts in: – promoting school wellness. – preventing and reducing childhood obesity. – providing assurance that school meal nutrition guidelines meet the minimum federal school meal standards.

3. Legal Authority Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 Reauthorization Act of 2010: Healthy, Hunger- Free Kids Act New Local Wellness Policy Proposed Rule is currently under review- tentative effective date: July 1, 2015

4. Purpose of a Local Wellness Policy Obesity is a preventable disease. Check out the growth of obesity in the US over the past 25 years!

5. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1985 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)

6. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1986 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)

7. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1989 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)

8. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1992 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)

9. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1993 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)

10. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1995 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)

11. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1996 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%

12. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1997 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%

13. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1999 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%

14. (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2002 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%

15. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2004 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%

16. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2005 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)

17. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2007 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%

18. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2008 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)

19. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2009 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%

20. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2010 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%

21. Childhood Obesity in Kentucky Childhood obesity is defined as a BMI at or above the 95 th percentile for children of the same age and sex.

22. The purpose of the Local School Wellness Policy is to help create a school environment that promotes nutrition and physical activity to help stop increasing obesity rates.

23. Implementation Timeline Targeted Proposed Rule Implementation Date. July 2015 SAs review LEA’s Local Wellness Policy during an Administrative Review to ensure that all requirements are met. SY 13-14 LEAs should begin working toward implementing new requirements established by the HHFKA. SY 11-12 HHFKA places new provisions on Local Wellness Policies. Greater emphasis on implementation, evaluation, and publicly reporting on progress. 2010 Districts required to establish a Local Wellness Policy. 2006 Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act is passed, which requires all LEAs participating in the NSLP to create Local Wellness Policies by 2006. 2004

24. Current Federal Requirements Each LEA participating in NSLP (or other CN programs) must establish a local school wellness policy for all schools under its jurisdiction. Each LEA must designate one or more officials to ensure that each school complies with the local wellness policy.

25. At a minimum, the policy must: measurable Include measurable goals for: – nutrition promotion and education, – physical activity, – and other school-based activities that promote student wellness. Include nutrition guidelines to promote student health and reduce childhood obesity for all foods available in each school district. Permit parents, students, etc. to participate in the: – development, – implementation – and review and update of the LWP. Inform and update the public (including parents, students, and others in the community) about the: – content of the policy. – implementation of the local wellness policies.

26. At a minimum, the policy must… Be measured (assessed) periodically on the extent to which schools are: in compliance with the policy. how the policy compares to Model LWP policies. the progress schools are making in reaching the goals set by the policy. This assessment must be made available to the public.

27. Kentucky Requirements KRS 160.345(11) – Each school containing grades K-5 or any combination of shall develop and implement a wellness policy that includes moderate to vigorous physical activity each day and encourages healthy choices among students.

28. An Overview of the Proposed Rule: Targeted Implementation date of 7.1.15 The purpose of the proposed guidelines is to bolster the already existing regulations. “The food marketing and local wellness standards proposed support better health for our kids and echo the good work already taking place at home and in schools across the country. The new standards ensure that schools remain a safe place where kids can learn and where the school environment promotes healthy choices.” – the White House, Feb. 25, 2014

29. Provisions of the Proposed Rule Public Involvement – Establish wellness policy leadership: one or more officials who have the authority to ensure each school complies – Permit participation to all stakeholders in the wellness policy process.

30. Provisions of the Proposed Rule Content of the Wellness Policy – LEAs are required to review and consider evidence-based strategies in determining goals – Nutrition guidelines for all foods and beverages available are consistent with federal regulations for: School meal pattern standards Smart Snacks – Policies for Food and Beverage Marketing meet the Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards.

31. Provisions of the Proposed Rule Annual Progress Reports – LEAs provide wellness policy updates: web site address, description of each school’s progress in meeting goals, summary of each school’s activities, contact information for leadership of wellness team, information on how to be involved. Triennial Assessments – Requires an assessment of policy every three years at a minimum. Assessment would show: Compliance How the policy compares to model policies. Progress made in attaining goals.

32. Provisions of the Proposed Rule Updates to the Wellness Policy – Rule requires updates as appropriate. Public Updates – Rule proposes LEAs must make the following available to the public: A copy of the wellness policy. Information and updates to and about the policy on an annual basis and at a minimum: – Annual Progress Report. – Triennial Assessment.

33. Local Wellness Policy Build a Strong Team Assess Your Needs/ Environment Draft Policy Adopt Policy Implement Policy Measure and Evaluate Communicate Results How to put it all together and give it the power to succeed.

34. Build a Strong Team Publicly announce committee formation so others know to join if interested. Build Committee Framework: – Decide a meeting time and place. – Create a template for notes and documentation. Ideas for Committee Members: Parents, Students, Representatives of SFA, School Board members, School Administrators, Teachers (including PE and School Health Professionals), and the Public Build a Strong Team

35. Assess Your Needs/ Environment Perform an assessment of your school nutrition environment. Examples of a few assessments: – WellSAT (www.wellsat.org) – Alliance for a Healthier Generation- Healthier Schools Program Inventory Use your assessment to determine what should go into your policy. Assess Your Needs/ Environment

36. Draft Your Policy 1. Specific goals for nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness; 2. Nutrition guidelines to promote student health and reduce childhood obesity for all foods made available in each school district; 3. Permit parents, students, representatives of the SFA, teachers of physical education, school health professionals, school board members, school administrators, and the general public to participate in the development, implementation, and the review and update of the policy; 4. Inform and update the public about the content and implementation of the wellness policy; 5. Be measured periodically on the extent to which the LEA is in attaining the goals it set for wellness and make this assessment available to the public. What must be included… Draft a Policy

37. Goal Writing Be sure to refer back to your assessment to develop goals. Example 1: If your assessment shows a weakness in nutrition education for students, create a goal to increase nutrition education then encourage schools to offer 2 or 3 nutrition education programs through the year. Example 2: If your assessment shows a weakness in the amount of physical activity offered to students, create a goal to add instructional time for physical activity. Encourage schools to incorporate physical activity or start a walking club.

38. Nutrition Guidelines Ensure that nutrition guidelines for foods available to students in your school district encourage health and reduce obesity.

39. Public Notification Ensure that the public is made aware of the efforts of your committee with regard to the local wellness policy. The public must be informed of the local wellness policy: updates, goals reached, assessment and ways to be involved.

40. Once your team has drafted or revised a policy and worked to gain support of key stakeholders, the team faces challenges of getting the school board or other governing body to approve it. Adopt Policy Things to consider: – What is policy adoption process for district? – Timeline to get the local wellness policy reviewed and on agenda? – Does the local wellness policy impact other policies? – Are there costs related to the policy being adopted? – What are benefits to adopting policy? Successful policies have the full support and understanding of all parties involved! Adopt Policy

41. Implement Policy Making the policy work: – Establish realistic time frames. – Specify an individual(s) to be responsible for evaluating and enforcing. – Find and share resources on school wellness activities. – Use an action plan to specify what data will be collected and used to assess progress. Implement Implement Policy

42. Measure and Evaluate Considerations: – What are you measuring? – Can you list 3 ways your district has been working to meet local wellness policy goals? – What has been accomplished? – How many schools, students, staff, parents, etc. participated in events and programs? – Did you do what you planned to do? – How often does the committee review the policy and plan? Measure and Evaluate

43. Helpful Resources: – WellSAT http://wellsat.org/http://wellsat.org/ – Alliance for a Healthier Generation https://schools.healthiergeneration.org/focus_areas/wel lness_councils_and_policies/policy_evaluation/ https://schools.healthiergeneration.org/focus_areas/wel lness_councils_and_policies/policy_evaluation/ – CDC PECAT (physical activity curriculum analysis tool) http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/PECAT/ http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/PECAT/ – CDC HECAT (health education curriculum analysis tool) http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/HECAT/index.htm http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/HECAT/index.htm – CDC School Health Index http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/SHI/ http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/SHI/ Measure and Evaluate

44. Lastly, Communicate the Results Inform the public (including parents, students and others in the community) about the content and implementation of the local wellness policy. Proactive communication will inform, educate, and build district wellness efforts. Communication methods: – Website – District communications: Automated phone calls, emails, texts – Student handouts – Parent mailings – Student handbooks – Local newspaper, television and media outlets Communicate the Results

45. Questions?