Wellness

The College Community School District is committed to the optimal development of every student. The board believes for students to have the opportunity to achieve personal, academic, developmental, and social success, there needs to be a positive, safe, and health-promoting learning environment at every level, in every setting. The school district provides a comprehensive learning environment for developing and practicing lifelong wellness behaviors. The entire school environment, not just the classroom, shall be aligned with healthy school district goals to positively influence a student’s understanding, beliefs and habits as they relate to good nutrition and regular physical activity.

District Wellness Policy 507.08

507.08-R(1): Wellness Policy – Regulation

Wellness Resources:

• My Plate  https://www.myplate.gov/
• My Plate Tools  https://www.myplate.gov/resources/tools
• Iowa State Extension  https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/
• Iowa Egg Council  https://www.iowaegg.org/
• Midwest Dairy Council  https://www.midwestdairy.com/
• Healthy Kids Act (Physical Activity and Nutrition)  https://educateiowa.gov/pk-12/learner-supports/healthy-kids-act#:~:text=The%20purpose%20of%20the%20Healthy,grounds%20during%20the%20school%20day
• https://www.gonoodle.com/  (Games with physical activity)
• 5210  http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/resources/individuals/5210/
• Smart Snacks  https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/Smart%20Snacks%20Overview.pdf
• Best Practices for Healthy Fundraisers  https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/bestpractices_fundraisers.pdf
• Non Food Rewards: https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/Non-food-Alternatives-for-School-Rewards-and-Fundraising
• Non-Food Rewards: https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/uploads/resources/Non-Food-Rewards_1.pdf
• CDC Healthy Schools: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/health_and_academics/index.htm
• National School Lunch Meal Pattern Requirements: https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/resource-files/NSLP%20SBP%20Meal%20Requirements%20QA-A2.pdf
• National School Breakfast Meal Pattern Requirements: https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/resource-files/NSLP%20SBP%20Meal%20REquirements%20QA-A3.pdf

School Wellness Policy Reports

CCSD_Iowa Local Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment 2020-2021

• Creek
• Crest
• Edge
• Heights
• High School
• Hill
• Point
• Ridge
• View

Wellness Committee

The 2021 meeting of the CCSD Wellness Committee focused on engaging in a Triennial Assessment of the CCSD Wellness Policy. The Triennial Assessment, required every 3 years, is an opportunity to review and update our School Wellness Policy. Staff, along with some parents from across the district, are invited to provide input in the completion of this assessment. Wellness Committee Agenda – April 5, 2021

We are engaging in a Triennial Review of our local school wellness policy and welcome parent, family, and community participation in the process. We will meet for a Wellness Policy Review on May 13th, 2024 from 4:15-4:45 in the District Office Board Room. Wellness Committee Meeting Presentation – May 13, 2024 & Wellness Policy Triennial Review May 2024 – NOTES

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

Revised 2-15-23

All FNS nutrition assistance programs, State or local agencies, and their subrecipients, must post the following Nondiscrimination Statement:

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1. Mail:
   U.S. Department of Agriculture
   Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
   1400 Independence Avenue, SW
   Washington, DC 20250-9410; or
2. Fax:
   (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. Email:
   program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Declaración de no discriminación del Departmamento de Agricultura (USDA)

Iowa Nondiscrimination Statement

Revised 3-21-16

It is the policy of this CNP provider not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code section 216.6, 216.7, and 216.9. If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by this CNP Provider, please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 6200 Park Ave Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50321-1270; phone number 515-281-4121 or 1-800-457-4416; website: https://icrc.iowa.gov/.