MSD%206702%20Wellnes%20NEW.pdf

Parent document: Regular Meeting and Budget Presentation-06-12-2024.pdf

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MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Policy: 6702
Seetien+609090—Management Support

Wellness

The board recognizes that a healthy school environment prepares students for college, careers, and
successful futures. Students who engage in regular exercise are more likely to learn in the classroom. The
board supports the district’s increased emphasis on health, physical education, and physical activity at all
grade levels to enhance the well-being of the district’s students. Therefore, it is the policy of the board to
emphasize health education and physical education and provide students with opportunities for physical
activity.

Wellness Policy

The district, through a wellness committee, will develop and implement a comprehensive wellness policy in
compliance with state and federal requirements for districts participating in the National School Lunch
Program, the School Breakfast Program, and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Smart
Snacks in School nutrition standards.

All schools, as a best practice and subject to available funding, will participate in a multi-component
approach by which schools use all opportunities for students to be physically active, such as the
Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, and will provide the following:

Quality physical education;

Physical activity during the school day (e.g., brain boosters/energizers);

Physical activity before and after school;

Recess that aims to be safe, inclusive, and high quality;

Family and community engagement;

Staff wellness and health promotion;

Opportunities for active transportation to school; and

Access to school district facilities for physical activity, fitness, sports, and recreation programs.

Cross References:
2124 - Physical Education and Health Class
4260 - Use of School Facilities
6700 Nutrition

RCW 28A.210.365 Food choice, physical activity, childhood
Legal References: fitness - Minimum standards - District waiver or exemption

policy

2 CFR Part 200 - Procurement

7 CFR, Parts 210 and 220

7 CFR, Part 245.5

Management Resources: 2024 - March
Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program


Alliance for a Healthier Generation Wellness Policies

Adoption Date: 00/00/24
Classification: Essential

Revised Dates: 03-24+

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