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Walton County School District Wellness and Food Policy

Original title: Health & Wellness - Walton County School District

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What This Bill Does

The Walton County School District maintains a Board of Education-approved wellness policy and council to oversee student nutrition. The policy sets specific nutritional standards for food sold during the school day and outlines the process for schools to request fundraising s.

Why it matters

This policy dictates the nutritional requirements for all food sold to students during the school day and establishes the limits for food-based fundraising activities in Walton County schools.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Students

Students are subject to the nutritional standards for food sold during the school day.

Directly affected

School Organizations

Groups planning food-based fundraisers must adhere to waiver limits and maintain logs.

Directly affected

Wellness Council Members

Members participate in the assessment and oversight of the district's wellness policies.

Key Facts

  • The district must conduct an assessment of the Wellness Policy and Procedures at least once every three years.
  • Food sold to students during the school day must meet 'Smart Snacks in Schools' nutritional standards.
  • Schools may apply for up to 30 fundraising waivers per year.
  • Each fundraising waiver allows for a food sale lasting no more than three days.
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  • Schools are required to maintain a log of all food fundraisers.
  • The Wellness Council meets periodically, with meeting notices posted on the district website.
  • The public can request copies of the most recent triennial wellness assessment by contacting the Director of School Nutrition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I join the Wellness Council?
You can express interest by emailing the Director of School Nutrition, Susan Elsner, at susan.elsner@walton.k12.ga.us.
What are the rules for selling food at school fundraisers?
Food sold must either meet '' standards or the school must use one of its 30 annual s, which allow for sales lasting up to three days.
Where can I see the results of the district's wellness assessment?
Results are posted on the district's School Nutrition webpage for several months; you can also request a copy by emailing the Director of School Nutrition.

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Triennial Review Cycle

The district operates on a strict three-year cycle for wellness policy assessment, ensuring periodic review of nutritional standards.

Connected Entities

EEE-R, Walton County School District, Susan Elsner and 1 more
otherEEE-R“The specific regulations governing wellness and food sales.”Map →
OrganizationWalton County School District“The governing body responsible for the school nutrition program and wellness pol”Map →
PersonSusan Elsner“Director of School Nutrition and primary contact for the Wellness Council.”Map →
otherPolicy EEE“The official Board of Education Wellness Policy.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.walton.k12.ga.us

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