Portland Public Schools
School Nutrition Toolkit Administration Ira Waltz, Acting Superintendent David Galin, Chief Academic Officer Learning to Succeed Michael Wilson, Chief Financial Officer Peter Eglinton, Chief Operations Officer
196 Allen Avenue, Portland, Maine 04103 (207) 874-8100
August 1, 2012
Dear PPS School Community Member,
The Portland Board of Public Education recently approved wellness policies designed to significantly improve student health and wellness. The policies are an important step forward for Portland Public Schools. They acknowledge the role that schools play in students’ health and life long wellness.
The wellness policies were developed over the last five years with extensive input from parents, students, and staff. Together they represent a comprehensive, yet practical approach to improving all students’ ability to take full advantage of the educational opportunities at Portland Public Schools.
The importance of children’s health is underscored by efforts such as Michele Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign, Maine’s Let’s Go! program, and the Healthier US School Challenge program, which recently recognized Portland elementary schools for creating healthier school environments through promotion of nutrition and physical activity. These initiatives signal urgency in reversing the obesity epidemic, and in promoting healthy lifestyles for every student. Portland Public Schools takes this challenge seriously and is committed to supporting student health through implementation of these policies.
One of the most significant changes of the wellness policies is the nutrition expectation for all foods and beverages available in the school environment. The standards apply to foods and beverages that are sold, such as through vending machines, and food and beverages that are offered, such as through school celebrations. The new standards improve minimum nutrition content of food and beverages in schools as well as extend when and there those standards apply.
The Toolkit is designed to support parents, staff, and other school community members as we move forward with full implementation of these policies during the 2012-2013 school year. The Toolkit contains copies of the new policies and overviews of how the policies impact schools and school events, provides resources to implement the new expectations, and includes documentation supporting these changes.
We welcome your comments and participation during these exciting times!
Sincerely,
Chanda Turner, M.Ed. School Health Coordinator
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introductory Letter from School Health Coordinator
Overview Summary of Major Changes Food and Beverages Policies Flow Chart Frequently Asked Questions
Nutrition Related Policies Overview of Nutrition Policies Nutrition Standards for Foods and Beverages Policy (EFEA) Local Wellness Policy (JL) Competitive Foods Sales – Sales in Competition with the School Food Service Program (EFE)
Resources for Nutrition Standards Foods: Healthier US School Challenge Food Standard (HUSSC) Let’s Go! Sample Product List
Beverages: Alliance for a Healthier Generation (AHG) Beverage Standard Sample Coke Product List
Resources for School Celebrations Healthy Celebrations Handout Healthy School Parties Resource
Resources for Fundraisers Healthy Fundraisers Handout Sweat Deals: Fundraisers Can Be Healthy and Profitable
Resources for Concessions Healthy Concessions Handout Maine’s Law Banning Food Ads in Schools: Understanding the Law
Other Resources for Healthy Eating Choose My Plate: 10 Tips to a Great Plate 25 Snacks for Kids: American Dietetic Association’s Eat Right Tips Child Nutrition Policy Brief Overview ! Summary of Major Changes ! Flow Sheet for Nutrition Policies ! Frequently Asked Questions Administration Dr. James C. Morse, Sr., Superintendent David Galin, Chief Academic Officer Learning to Succeed Michael Wilson, Chief Financial Officer Peter Eglinton, Chief Operations Officer
196 Allen Avenue, Portland, Maine 04103 (207) 874-8100
Summary of Major Wellness Related Policy Changes - Spring 2012
The Portland Board of Public Education has approved changes to six wellness-related policies. The updated policies are: • Local Wellness [JL] • Health Education [IHAM] • Competitive Food Sales [EFE] • Walk and Bike to School [JLID] • Nutrition Standards for Food and Bev. [EFEA] • Student Discipline [JK]
The following is a summary of the major operating procedure changes represented by these policy changes: • Food may no longer be used as a reward for behavior or performance. [JL] • Physical activity periods (such as PE and recess) may not be denied to students as punishment or discipline. [JK] • Physical activity periods (such as PE and recess) may not be used for student remediation or enrichment. [JL] • Elementary students must be given at last thirty minutes of physical activity opportunities daily (such as recess, PE, and/or active learning in the classroom). [JL] • Staff are no longer exempt under nutrition standards. [EFE] • Community events are no longer exempt under nutrition standards. [EFE] • All vending sales and operations now under the direction of the food services department. [EFE] • Minimum nutrition standard for food is Healthier US Schools Challenge Gold Level (HUSSC). [EFEA] • Minimum nutrition standard for beverages is Alliance for Healthier Generation High School Standards (AHG). [EFEA] • During the School Day [EFE & EFEA]: o All food and bevearges sold must be under the direction of the food services department. o All food and beverages offered must meet minimum nutrition standards (HUSSC & AHG). o School groups must meet standards even when off campus. • Before and After the School Day [EFE & EFEA]: o All packaged foods and beverages must meet standards (HUSSC & AHG). o At least 50% of non-packaged food must meet standards (HUSSC & AHG). o Applies to all food beverages offered or sold by a school-approved organization or group. o Applies off campus when a school group is responsible for the sales or offering. • Sets guidelines and procedures for safe walking and biking to and from school. [JLID] • Encourages the use of non-food items for classroom parties, school celebrations, and fundraisers. [JL] • Encourages guidelines for healthy lunch periods including recess before lunch and minimum eating times. [JL] • Encourages healthy school environments that support healthy eating and physical activity to support health education. [IHAM] • Implements a new system of monitoring and communication of wellness policies. [JL]
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Is the food or beverage for an individual? (Ex. - parents sending for their child or staff for themselves.)
Portland Public Schools Food and Beverage Policies Flow Chart NO - Is it for YES: No during the school restrictions apply. day?
YES: ~All food and beverages sales by Food Services ONLY ~All food and beverages must meet district standards ~No food can be used as a reward NO - Are food or ~Applies on and off school beverages being sold? campus ~Non-school groups required to follow on school campus ~Examples include school celebrations, parties, and school events
YES - Is a school group, NO - Is food or beverage being such as boosters, clubs, or provided for a school group teams doing the selling? such as a team, club, or class?
YES: ~Packaged food and beverages YES: must meet district standards ~Packaged food and beverages ~At least half of non-packaged must meet district standards NO: No restriction food and beverages must meet NO - Is the ~At least half of non-packaged apply. Examples district standards. event/sale on food and beverages must meet include adult sports ~Applies on and off school school campus? district standards. league and other campus. ~Examples include school facility rentals*. ~Examples include events and nourishment for concessions, bake sales, and sports teams. other food fundraisers.
NO: No restrictions Yes - Is it a apply. Examples include school sponsored restaraunt nights and event? non-school concessions.
*Groups renting school facilities are subject to additional food regulations as listed in the facilities rental YES: policies and contracts. ~Packaged food and NO: No restrictions beverages must meet district apply. Examples include standards facilities rentals and ~At least half of non- other community packaged food and events.* beverages must meet district standards. Frequently Asked Questions about the PPS’s Wellness Policies: A Guide for Parents
Six wellness policies were approved by the Portland Board of Public Education in the 2011/2012 school year. They represent a, district-wide approach to ensuring that our learning environments support healthy practices that promote student health.
What are nutrition standards?
The Nutrition Standards for Foods and Beverages Policy sets nutritional criteria for all foods and beverages available in the school environment. The standards apply to foods and beverages available during the school day such as at school celebrations, and before and after the school day such as at sporting events or fundraisers when food and beverages are sold by a school or school group.
When do the nutrition standards apply?
The nutrition standards apply to schools and school approved groups at events on school property and events off school property, such as during a school sponsored field trip or by a booster groups’ sale of concessions at a City owned facility or field. During the school day only PPS Foodservices can sell foods and beverages.
How were the Nutritional Standards for Foods and Beverages Policy developed?
Many science-based dietary guidelines were evaluated. The Healthier US School Challenge, which is the same criteria used by foodservice in the elementary school meals programs, was chosen for foods. The Beverage Guidelines of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation at the High School Level was selected as the nutrition standard for beverages. The selected standards use on-line calculators to help determine if a snack or beverage meets the nutritional standards.
Do the Nutrition Standards apply to what students bring from home?
No. Only foods and beverages that a student brings to share such as for a birthday party, school party, or classroom celebration are governed by the standards.
Can soda be brought to school?
Yes. Students, staff, parents, or community members, can bring and consume soda at school as long as what they bring is just for themselves. Although, we encourage water, low-fat, and non-fat milk as primary beverages for school.
Are food sales prohibited on school grounds?
During the school day, only food and beverages sales by PPS Foodservices are permitted. School-sponsored organizations sales of foods and beverages before or after the school day must meet the nutrition standards.
Frequently Asked Questions about the PPS’s Wellness Policies: A Guide for Parents Are public events at schools governed by the nutrition standards?
Yes, if a school group is doing the selling or offering. Foods or beverages sold or offered at potlucks, school-wide celebrations, school fairs, sporting or other school events, fundraisers, and PTO meetings must follow the Nutrition Standards for Foods and Beverages policy. The nutrition standards apply to all foods and beverages –whether sold or given away for free – on school grounds and off school grounds when the event is sponsored by a school or a school group. The standards do not apply to non-school groups renting school facilities outside the school day or non-school groups fundraising on behalf of school off campus.
Do the nutrition standards apply when food sales occur off school property?
It depends on who is selling the foods. School-approved groups selling or offering foods or beverages, even when not on school property, must follow the nutrition standards policy. The nutrition standards do not apply to events at the Expo, Merrill Auditorium, the Portland Ice Arena, and the Cumberland County Civic Center because other entities are responsible for the sales at these venues.
Can student organizations sell cookies or candy as fundraisers?
No. Even though the item is intended to be consumed off school grounds, sales must meet the nutrition standards policy if sold by a school or school-approved group.
What about non-school organizations that fundraise on behalf of schools?
The nutrition standards policies do not govern non school organizations. For example, when a restaurant or specialty store holds an event whereby proceeds benefit a school or school organization, the business is not required to comply with the nutrition standards.
Why not teach children to make the healthier choice by giving healthy and unhealthy options and let them decide what they want?
Practicing healthy behaviors promotes and supports learning and increases the likelihood that children will make healthier choices. Proper nutrition and physical activity have direct and immediate benefits on student achievement, academic performance, attendance, and behaviors. Providing opportunities for practicing healthy behaviors sets the foundation for a lifetime of good health and wellbeing.
Nutrition Policies ! Overview of Nutrition Policies ! Nutrition Standards for Foods and Beverages !!Policy (EFEA) ! Local Wellness Policy (JL) ! Competitive Foods Sales - Sales in !!Competition with The School Food !!Service Program (EFE) Administration Dr. James C. Morse, Sr., Superintendent David Galin, Chief Academic Officer Learning to Succeed Michael Wilson, Chief Financial Officer Peter Eglinton, Chief Operations Officer
196 Allen Avenue, Portland, Maine 04103 (207) 874-8100
Overview of District Nutrition Policies
Minimum Nutrition Standards Selected: • Healthier US Schools Challenge for foods. • Alliance for a Healthier Generation for beverages, less soda.
During the school day: • All food and beverages sold must be under the supervision of food service program. • Minimum nutrition standards apply to all food and beverages offered. • Minimum nutrition standards apply to school groups when off campus. • Staff no longer exempted from competitive foods policies. • All vending operations under the direction and supervision of food service program.
Before or After the School Day (including non-school days): • All vending operations under the direction and supervision of food service program. • Food sales allowed in accordance with district policies and procedures, but must meet following guidelines. • All packaged foods/beverages must meet nutrition standards. • At least half of non-packaged foods/beverages must meet nutrition standards. • Above nutrition standards apply to all food and beverages offered by schools or school groups. • Above nutrition standards apply when groups are responsible for sales, on and off school campuses.
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NEPN/NSBA Code: EFEA
Nutrition Standards for Foods and Beverages Policy
The Portland Public Schools supports good nutrition as part of a school environment that contributes to student health and encourages positive food choices and eating habits. The Portland Board of Public Education believes that nutrition influences a student’s ability to take full advantage of the school system’s educational program and is, therefore, related to student achievement.
The foods and beverages served and/or sold as part of the total food service program shall meet or exceed applicable state and federal nutrition requirements.
The Portland Board of Public Education adopted this policy to govern the nutritional standards for all foods and beverages that are (1) sold or served on school property outside of the total food service program; (2) sold as part of the total food service program’s vending or a la carte programs; and (3) by schools or school approved organizations or programs, at all times, on and off school property.
During the School Day: All foods and beverages sold or offered, from any source outside the total food service meal program, on and off school property, (i.e., vending machines, classroom or school celebrations, field trips, birthday parties, staff meetings, in-service trainings, fundraisers, and school stores) shall meet these nutrition standards: ! All foods shall meet the Healthier US Schools Challenge criteria for Competitive Foods at the Gold Award Level. ! All beverages must meet the Alliance for A Healthier Generation’s High School Beverage Guidelines. ! Beverage Guidelines at the appropriate grade level. ! Soda is not permitted. ! Sales of foods and beverages outside the total food service program are not allowed.
Before or After the School Day (including non-school days): All foods and beverages sold or served by schools or school-approved organizations or programs (i.e., athletic teams, student clubs, after-school programs, school staff, booster clubs, and parent-teacher organizations), on and off school property, shall meet these nutrition standards: ! All packaged foods shall meet the Healthier US Schools Challenge (HUSSC) criteria for Competitive Foods at the Gold Award Level. ! At least 50% of non-packaged foods offered must meet the Healthier US Schools Challenge criteria for Competitive Foods at the Gold Award Level. ! All beverages must meet the Alliance for A Healthier Generation’s High School Beverage Guidelines.* ! Soda is not permitted.
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Implementation and Monitoring The Superintendent/designee shall be responsible for implementation and monitoring of this policy in accordance with implementation and monitoring procedures outlined in the Local Wellness Policy (NEPN/NSBA: JL). Information about this policy shall be included in school handbooks annually. Any person who observes practices inconsistent with the Nutrition Standards for Foods and Beverages Policy should contact the school principal. If inconsistencies are not adequately addressed, any person may contact the District School Health Coordinator and/or District Food Services Director. If inconsistencies are still not adequately addressed, any person may contact the Superintendent or designee for resolution.
* The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s High School Beverage Guidelines promotion materials allow exemptions outside the school day and for community events. These exemptions do not apply under this policy.
Cross References: EFEA - Nutrition Standards for Foods and Beverages Policy JL - Local Wellness
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NEPN/NSBA Code: JL
Local Wellness Policy
Policy Statement: The Portland Public Schools District is committed to developing students’ skills and behaviors that promote lifelong wellness. The School Board recognizes that a student’s readiness to learn is related to his/her physical and psychological well being. The District is committed to creating healthy school environments that allow students to take full advantage of the educational programs offered at Portland Public Schools.
Nutrition Guidelines:
All food offered or sold on school grounds or off school grounds by a school-approved organization or program shall meet the requirements and nutrition standards of all applicable federal and state regulations and the District’s Nutrition Standards for Foods and Beverages Policy at all times. Food or beverages shall not be used as a reward or incentive for students’ behavior or performance. The use of non-food items at classroom parties, school celebrations, and as fundraisers is encouraged. To the extent possible, school meals shall include adequate time for eating (after sitting down, at least 10 minutes for breakfast and at least 20 minutes for lunch), should be scheduled at appropriate times (i.e. lunch between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.), will include access to free drinking water, will provide student access to hand washing and/or sanitizing, and in elementary schools lunch will be scheduled following a recess period.
Nutrition Education
All students, K - high school, shall receive comprehensive health education, including nutrition education, that is aligned with applicable state and federal standards and as outlined in the District’s Health Education Policy (IHAM).
Physical Education and Physical Activity Opportunities
All students, K - high school shall receive physical education that is aligned with applicable state and federal standards and as outlined in the District’s Curriculum Policy (IGA). All students, K-12, shall have the opportunity to participate regularly in either organized or unstructured physical activity. Strategies that incorporate physical movement in the classroom and into routine daily activities are encouraged. All students, K – 5, shall have the opportunity for a minimum of 30 minutes of daily physical activity, which may include recess, classroom activities, and/or physical education. Whenever possible, the daily recess period shall be scheduled before lunch. Schools shall have proper equipment and a safe area designated for supervised recess. Students shall not be denied physical activity periods, including recess and physical education, for remediation and/or enrichment in other content areas.
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Schools are encouraged to use physical activity as rewards or incentives for students’ behavior or performance and as alternatives to food celebrations. Physical activity shall not be used or withheld as punishment or discipline as outlined in the Student Discipline Policy (JK).
Other School-Based Activities Designed to Promote Wellness
PPS highly values the health and well-being of every staff member and will support personal efforts by staff to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Schools are encouraged to implement wellness related programs and activities that are consistent with the Local Wellness Policy, conducive to students’ development of healthy eating and physical activity habits, and promote students’ readiness and ability to be successful learners. School Wellness Teams, consisting of school staff, students, families, and community members are the recommended model in which to develop and implement wellness related programming.
Implementation and Monitoring of Local Wellness Policy:
The Superintendent/Designee shall be responsible for the implementation of the Local Wellness Policy, for monitoring efforts to ensure that the intent of the local Wellness Policy is adhered to, and for reporting to the School Board and community. The Superintendent/designee shall report annually to the school board on the implementation of the local wellness policy including: 1. Compliance of local schools with the local wellness policy 2. How well the local wellness policy compares to model local wellness policies, and 3. A description of the progress made in attaining the goals of the local wellness policy. Each building shall have a designated School Wellness Team that will be responsible for implementing and monitoring wellness-related policies and sending representation to the district’s School Health Leadership Team. The School Health Leadership Team shall be responsible for supporting and advocating for wellness-related policy implementation and monitoring between the District and individual schools. The District shall have a School Health Advisory Council that will be responsible for communicating and coordinating wellness-related policy implementation and monitoring with parents, students, and the community. The District shall have a Coordinated School Health Programs Steering Committee that will be responsible for working with the School Health Leadership Team and School Health Advisory Council to implement and monitor wellness-related policies, support the Superintendent/Designee in any required local, state, and federal wellness-related policy reporting; and determining the annual Coordinated School Health Programs work plan. Any person who observes practices inconsistent with the Local Wellness Policy should contact the school principal. If inconsistencies are not adequately addressed, any person may contact the District School Health Coordinator and/or District Food Services Director. If inconsistencies are still not adequately addressed, any person may contact the Superintendent or designee for resolution. The Local Wellness Policy will be reviewed and revised in accordance with the District’s Policy Review and Revision policy (NEPN/NSBA: BGC). The superintendent/designee shall permit the public to participate in the periodic review and update of the local wellness policy.
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The public will be informed about the content and implementation of the Local Wellness Policy when the policy is updated. The District’s Coordinated School Health Steering Committee will be responsible for coordinating input from the School Health Leadership Team and the School Health Advisory Council to the School Board regarding policy revision.
NEPN/NSBA:JL-A
Local Wellness Policy - Administrative Procedures
Procedures for Implementation and Monitoring:
Coordinated School Health Programs Steering Committee (CSHPSC) ! The Superintendent/Designee shall appoint members at the start of each school year. ! Membership will include at least one representative of each of the eight components of the Coordinated School Health Programs. ! The School Board shall appoint one of its members annually. ! The CSHPSC shall meet at least four times per year. ! The School Health Coordinator or other Superintendent Designee shall facilitate the CSHPSC. ! Responsibilities include: " Coordinate and support implementation of the Coordinated School Health Programs. " Support the School Health Leadership Team, School Health Advisory Council, and school designated Wellness Teams in wellness-related policy implementation and monitoring. " Support the Superintendent/Designee in required local, state, and federal reporting of wellness-related policies implementation. " Provide feedback, direction, and support to District wellness-related initiatives. " Provide input and direction in development of annual Coordinated School Health Programs work plan.
School Wellness Team ! Each school Principal shall designate a committee as the School Wellness Team. This committee may be: " An existing Wellness Team, " A newly created Wellness Team, OR " Another existing committee that will be designated for Wellness initiatives as well. ! Membership of the designated Wellness Team should include representation of teachers, administrators, other staff, and students within the school. The Team may also include parent and other community representatives at the discretion of the Principal. ! The School Health Coordinator, or other Superintendent Designee, will communicate with Principals at the beginning of each school year to identify the designated Wellness Teams and contact information. ! The designated School Wellness Team will meet regularly throughout the school year.
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! Each School Wellness Team will send at least one representative to the School Health Leadership Team meetings. ! Responsibilities include: " Implementation and monitoring of Wellness-Related policies within the school building " Communicate with the School Health Leadership Team wellness-related policy opportunities and challenges. " Serve as the primary contact within the school for wellness related opportunities and information " Support coordination of wellness initiatives within the school.
School Health Leadership Team (SHLT) ! Each School Wellness Team shall send at least one representative to participate on the SHLT. ! The SHLT shall meet at least two times during the school year. ! The School Health Coordinator or other Superintendent Designee shall facilitate the SHLT. ! Responsibilities include: " Communicating with school wellness teams wellness-related policy opportunities and challenges. " Serve as the primary contact for schools to access support and resources for wellness initiatives. " Provide support and networking with other school wellness teams. " Support coordination of wellness initiatives throughout the district. " Communicate wellness policy implementation successes and challenges with the CSHPSC. " Provide feedback, direction, and support for District wellness-related initiatives through the CSHPSC.
School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) ! The Superintendent/Designee shall appoint members at the start of each school year. ! Membership shall include at least one community representative of each of the eight components of the Coordinated School Health Programs. ! Membership shall include at least one parent representative from each school. ! Membership shall include at least one high school and one middle school student representative. ! The SHAC shall meet at least two times per year. ! The School Health Coordinator or other Superintendent Designee shall facilitate the SHAC. ! Responsibilities include: " Serve as the primary contact for students, parents, and community members to access support and resources for wellness initiatives and express wellness-related concerns. " Support and coordinate wellness initiatives throughout the district. " Communicate wellness policy implementation successes and challenges with the CSHPSC.
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! Provide feedback, direction, and support for District wellness-related initiatives through the CSHPSC.
Communication of Wellness Related Policy " All wellness-related policies will be published in the District’s Policy Handbook, posted on the District’s Policy Website, and on the District’s Wellness web pages. " The School Health Coordinator, or other Superintendent Designee, will provide SHLT representatives with supporting materials to communicate policy information with students, staff, and parents. " Schools will communicate with parents, staff, and students regarding the wellness-related policy at least once per year. Such communication may include parent newsletters, student handbooks, back-to-school packets, school web pages, email, and/or any other means at the discretion of the Principal. " The School Health Coordinator, or other Superintendent Designee, will coordinate timely community and press communication of policy implementation and monitoring with the CSHPSC, SHLT, SHAC, and District Administration as appropriate.
Definitions:
Wellness-Related Policies - include, but are not limited to, Local Wellness Policy (JL), Competitive Foods Policy (EFE), Walking and Biking Policy, Nutrition Standards for Foods and Beverages Policy,
Wellness-Related Initiatives - include, but are not limited to, the District’s Food Service Program, Safe Routes to School, Health and Physical Education curriculum, Local Foods, Maine Harvest Lunch, etc.
Legal reference: 42 U.S.C. § 1751
Cross References: EFE - Competitive Foods IHAM - Health Education Policy IGA - Curriculum Policy JK - Student Discipline Nutrition Standards for Foods and Beverages
Adopted: October 18, 2006 Revised: January 24, 2012
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NEPN/NSBA Code: EFE
Competitive Food Sales-Sales of Foods in Competition With The School Food Service Program
The Portland Public Schools supports good nutrition as part of a school environment that contributes to student health and encourages positive food choices and eating habits. The Portland Board of Public Education believes that nutrition influences a student’s ability to take full advantage of the school system’s educational program and is, therefore, related to student achievement.
The Board also recognizes that proceeds from the sale of foods and beverages outside of the School Lunch Program are a significant source of funds for student activities that Portland Public Schools might not otherwise be able to provide.
The Portland Board of Public Education adopted this policy to govern the sale of foods and beverages that are sold outside of the total food service program on school property and by school approved organizations or programs (i.e. student clubs, athletic teams, Parent Teacher Organizations, booster groups, and school staff) regardless of the location of the event.
Restriction On Sale Of Competitive Foods
Maine Department of Education Rule Chapter 51 mandates that any food or beverage sold at any time on school property of a school participating in the National School Lunch or Breakfast Programs shall be a planned part of the total food service program of the school and shall include only those items which contribute both to the nutritional needs of children and the development of desirable food habits, and shall not include foods of minimal nutritional value as defined in applicable federal regulations, except as provided for by School Board policy in certain circumstances.
Only food and beverage sales provided through the Portland Public Schools Food Services Department are permitted during the school day.
As allowed by Rule Chapter 51, the Portland Board of Public Education permits the sale of food and beverages outside the Food Services Department:
! To attendees at school-sponsored community events held on school property and must be open to the public.
! To the public at community events held on school property in accordance with the Portland School Committee’s facilities use policy.
! By a school approved student organization or program.
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This policy applies to sales of foods and beverages at any time on school property by any person, group or organization and to school approved organization or programs selling food and/or beverages on or off school property.
All foods and beverages sold at any time on school property and all food and beverages sold by school approved organizations or programs (i.e. student clubs, athletic teams, Parent Teacher Organizations, booster groups, and school staff) off school property, must meet the District’s Nutrition Standards for Foods and Beverages Policy.
Funds From Sales Of Competitive Foods
Funds from all food and beverage sales made at any time on school property shall accrue to the benefit of the school’s non-profit school food service program, except that funds raised through authorized sales outside the total food service program, as detailed in the “Restriction On Sale Of Competitive Foods” above, shall accrue to the sponsoring school or approved student organization in accordance with applicable policies, cash-management procedures and administrative directives, or to the sponsor of a community event that is held on school property in accordance with the Portland School Board’s facilities use policy.
Vending Machine Sales
The District places exclusive authority of all food and beverage vending activities under the control of the District’s Food Services Director. Adherence to nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold in vending machines is the responsibility of the Food Service Director.
Delegation Of Responsibility
The Superintendent/designee shall ensure that each school complies with this policy. A person who believes that food and beverage sales outside of the total food service program are not in compliance with school board policy should inform the principal and/or District Food Services Director.
Legal Reference: Ch. 51 (Dept. of Education Rule) (Child Nutrition Programs in Public Schools and Institutions)
Cross References: EFEA - Nutrition Standards for Foods and Beverages JL - Local Wellness KHB - Commercialism in the Schools
Page 2 of 2 Resources for Nutrition Standards Foods: Healthier US School Challenge Food Standard Letʼs Go! Sample Product List Beverages: Alliance for a Healthier Generation Beverage Standard Sample Coke Products
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