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School Nutrition Education

The National School Lunch and Breakfast Program has changed drastically over the years, but for the better. By introducing students to more whole grain options, increased variety of fruits/vegetables, reduced fat options, and lower sodium has put school meals at the top of the totem pole for the highest quality meals. If you have any questions regarding the USDA meal patterns followed, please reach out to us. We work with local C&C Produce as well as local farmers through the KC Food Hub to bring in farm fresh produce on a weekly basis. All students are able to receive a fully reimbursable meal, which includes a main entrée, fruit, vegetable, and milk. However, you may see occasional substitutions to our menus depending on what products we are able to get in from our distributors.

Non-Discrimination Statement

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In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
 

  1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
  2. Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
  3. Email: Program.Intake@usda.gov

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District Wellness

  • District Wellness Program (February, 2023)

    Board Policy 2.14
    The Board recognizes the relationship between student wellbeing and student achievement as well as the importance of a comprehensive district wellness program. Therefore, the district will provide developmentally appropriate and sequential nutrition and physical education as well as opportunities for physical activity. The wellness program will be implemented in a multidisciplinary fashion and will be evidence based. 

    Wellness Committee: 
    The district will establish a wellness committee that consists of at least one (1): parent, student, nurse, school food service representative, Board member, school administrator, member of the public, and other community members as appropriate. If available, a qualified, credentialed nutrition professional will be a member of the wellness committee. The superintendent will designate a wellness program coordinator. Only employees of the district who are members of the wellness committee may serve as a wellness program coordinator. The wellness coordinator, in consultation with the wellness committee, will oversee the implementation and evaluation of this policy. Committee meeting dates and agendas will be posted on the district’s website in advance of each meeting and advertised in a manner designed to reach student’s staff, and members of the community. Meetings, records and votes of the wellness committee will adhere to the requirements of the Missouri Sunshine Law. 

    Nutrition Guidelines:
    It is the policy of the Blue Springs School District that foods and beverages made available on campus during the school day will meet or exceed the guidelines set forth by the USDA governing the National School Breakfast and Lunch program and the Smart Snack in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards. These nutrition standards apply to all food and beverages sold to students, including those in vending machines, school stores, and through district sponsored fundraisers, unless exemption applies. In addition, the Smart Snacks standards apply to all food and beverages provided, but not sold, to students outside reimbursable school meals programs during the school day. For the purposes of this policy, the school day is the time period from midnight to 30 minutes after the official school day ends. Guidelines for reimbursable school meals will not be less restrictive than regulations and guidance issued by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to law. 

    Nutrition and Physical Education:
    The district will provide nutrition and physical education aligned with the Missouri Learning Standards and Grade Level 2-21 2.14 (continued) Expectations (GLEs) in Health/Physical Education in all grades. In addition, the district will provide nutrition education and behavioral skills through the coordinated school health program. The wellness program coordinator, in consultation with the wellness committee, will develop procedures that address nutrition and physical education and promotion. 

    Other School-Based Activities: The wellness program coordinator, in consultation with the wellness committee, is charged with developing procedures addressing other school-based activities to promote wellness. 

    Evaluation:
    The wellness program will be assessed at least once every three years. The wellness committee will assess all education curricula and materials pertaining to wellness for accuracy, completeness, balance and consistency with the state and district's educational goals and standards. The wellness program coordinator shall be responsible for devising a plan for implementation and evaluation of the district wellness policy and is charged with operational responsibility for ensuring that schools meet the goals of the district wellness policy. The wellness program coordinator will report to the Board on an as-needed basis regarding the content and implementation of the wellness program and make recommendations for modifications to this policy as appropriate. The result of each assessment will be made available to the public on the district’s website and by other appropriate means. 

    Records:
    The wellness program coordinator will maintain records necessary to document compliance with the law, including a copy of the policy; documentation of community involvement, including sign-in sheets or other documentation of the names of those who provided input to the committee; documentation of triennial assessments; and documentation that assessment findings were shared with the public. Nondiscrimination The District is prohibited by law from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by the USDA. These programs include the National School Lunch Program, the Special Milk Program, the School Breakfast Program and the Summer Food Service Program.
     

  • Blue Springs Policy Assessment