Marci Sanchez

This document outlines the Yuma Union High School District's Local School Wellness Initiative, serving as a supplement to Board Policies JL, JL-RA, and JL-RB. It is designed to meet Federal standards, bronze-level award criteria, and best practice standards for promoting student health and well-being. The initiative aims to create positive, safe, and health-promoting learning environments to foster optimal student development, ensuring students are college, career, and community prepared. Key components include establishing a wellness committee, implementing wellness initiatives focused on nutrition standards (school meals, competitive foods, fundraising), providing menu accommodations, and outlining procedures for implementation, monitoring, accountability, and community engagement. The overarching goal is to support healthy eating and physical activity for all students.

The committee reviewed the district's local wellness initiative, covering nutrition standards, fundraising guidelines, and meal accommodations for students. Discussions included student feedback on menu items such as tamales, popcorn chicken, and the potential addition of breakfast smoothies and yogurt parfaits to the menu. The committee also addressed the upcoming triennial assessment requirements, website updates for public notification, and the role of student advisors in promoting wellness initiatives. Action items were assigned regarding menu development and marketing strategies for breakfast programs.

This document provides the attendance records for the Yuhsd Wellness Committee meeting. No further agenda items or discussion topics were documented.

This document functions as an activity and assessment tool designed to guide Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in the implementation and evaluation of their Local Wellness Policies. It outlines comprehensive wellness goals across areas including nutrition promotion, nutrition education, physical activity, and broader student wellness initiatives. The plan details district policies for school meals, competitive foods, celebrations, fundraising, and marketing. It also defines the structure and responsibilities of the District Wellness Committee, emphasizing public notification, participation, and leadership. Key objectives include ensuring compliance with established wellness policy standards, monitoring progress through triennial assessments, and promoting overall student wellness through a multi-faceted approach involving staff, families, and community partners from 2021 to 2024.

This document outlines the Yuma Union High School District's vision for the 21st-century skills and attributes essential for student success in college, career, and community. It identifies six core attributes: self-awareness, resiliency, critical thinking, communication, empathy, and collaboration. The plan aims to encourage students to be lifelong learners, honor community values, deepen focus on life skills, and become college and career ready, while also fostering respectful discourse, collaboration, and a positive impact on the community and world.