Wellness Policy

District stakeholders are able to participate in the review, update & implementation of the wellness policy. Please contact food service for more information at 810-591-3220. We last reviewed the policy as a wellness committee on May 18, 2022.

C-A Wellness Policy

Michigan Department of Education Office of Health and Nutrition Services School Nutrition Programs

Local Wellness Policy:

Triennial Assessment Summary

Background

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 requires Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to update or modify their wellness policy, as appropriate. When wellness committees meet on a regular basis throughout the school year, an assessment plan should be used to ensure progress is being made on the district’s wellness policy and procedures.

Purpose

The template below is offered to help summarize the information gathered during your assessment. Members of a school wellness committee who are completing the triennial assessment for their school wellness policy may use this template. It contains the three required components of the triennial assessment, including 1) compliance with the wellness policy, 2) how the wellness policy compares to model wellness policies, and 3) progress made in attaining the goals of the wellness policy.

Results

The copy of the assessment must be made available to the public. How the assessment is made available is the decision of the LEA. Many LEA’s choose to post the results on their district website. The triennial assessment summary and the assessment details must be shared.

Recordkeeping

Keep a copy of the most recent triennial assessment, along with supporting documentation on file. This will be needed when you have a School Nutrition Program administrative review.

Resources

https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/local-school-wellness-policy

https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-66254_50144-194546--,00.html

Section 1: General Information

School(s) included in the assessment:      C-A district

Month and year of current assessment:  May 2022                                                                            

Date of last Local Wellness Policy revision: 9/3/19                     

Website address for the wellness policy and/or information on how the public can access a copy:  carman.k12.mi.us

Section 2: Wellness Committee Information

How often does your school wellness committee meet?  Every other year ________________

School Wellness Leader:

Name	Job Title	Email Address
Jennifer Yee	FSD

School Wellness Committee Members:

Name	Job Title	Email Address
Crystal Dahl, Waymond Beavers	Board of Education
Abbey Cowan, Lisa Masi, Eric Keskes, Nancy Sharai, Jack Lengemann	Teachers, community
Scott Snyder	Pastor
Karah Jarman, Kaitlyn Bailey	Health professionals
Laura Garrison, Jennifer Thornton, Shannon Thorpe, Erica Beavers, Waymond Beavers, Chasity Ferguson	Parents, community
Kate Kenworthy, Ainsley Vanderhyde	Students
Gina Ryan, Laura Garrison, Cathy McGilvery	Administration

Section 3. Comparison to Model School Wellness Policies

Indicate the model policy language used for comparison:

• Michigan State Board of Education Model Local School Wellness Policy
• Alliance for a Healthier Generation: Model Policy
• WellSAT 3.0 example policy language

Describe how your wellness policy compares to model wellness policies.

C-A policy was adopted and modified using the NEOLA of Michigan template. 

Section 4. Compliance with the Wellness Policy and progress towards goals

At a minimum, local wellness policies are required to include:

• Specific goals for:
  • Nutrition promotion and education
  • Physical activity
  • Other school-based activities that promote student
• Standards and nutrition guidelines for all foods and beverages sold to students on the school campus during the school day that are consistent with Federal regulations for school meal nutrition standards, and the Smart Snacks in School nutrition
• Standards for all foods and beverages provided, but not sold, to students during the school day (e.g., in classroom parties, classroom snacks brought by parents, or other foods given as incentives).
• Policies for food and beverage marketing that allow marketing and advertising of only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks in School nutrition
• Description of public involvement, public updates, policy leadership, and evaluation

Using the table below to indicate the progress made with each goal included in the Wellness Policy. The table may be used for each school separately or the district as a whole.

Tip: When developing a wellness plan, ensure activities are meeting goals by developing SMART objectives:

• Specific: Identify the exact area to
• Measurable: Quantify the
• Attainable: Determine what is
• Realistic: Consider resources and determine what can reasonably be
• Time bound: Identify deadlines for goals and related

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has tips for developing SMART objectives.

Michigan Department of Education Local Wellness Policy Assessment Plan

School Name: Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools                                                                                 Date:  5/18/22      

Nutrition Promotion and Education Goal(s):

Goal What do we want to accomplish?	Action Steps What activities need to happen?	Timeline Start dates	Measurement How is progress measured?	Lead Person	Stakeholders Who will be involved and/or impacted?	Complete?
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Nutrition education should be made available to parents/guardians & the community.	Handouts, wall/bulletin board posters, banners, posting on C-A website, other communications focused on proper nutrition & healthy lifestyles.	23-23 SY	Verify documentation is getting posted & available to parents, etc. Visual checks @ schools	FSD	Staff, community, students, teachers	In process

Goal What do we want to accomplish?	Action Steps What activities need to happen?	Timeline Start dates	Measurement How is progress measured?	Lead Person	Stakeholders Who will be involved and/or impacted?	Complete?
Planned instruction in PE shall include cooperative as well as competitive games.	Planning & scheduling of games Include in lesson plans	22-23 SY	PACER test Participation numbers	Teachers	Staff, students, teachers	In process
The school shall provide information to families to encourage & assist with incorporating physical activity into students’ lifestyle.	Include information in school news letters Make handouts available Post on C-A website information	22-23 SY	PACER test Monitor views on C-A website & handouts taken	Principals FSD	Principles, students, Community	In process

Physical Activity Goal(s):

School-based activities to promote student wellness goal(s): *

Goal What do we want to accomplish?	Action Steps What activities need to happen?	Timeline Start dates	Measurement How is progress measured?	Lead Person	Stakeholders Who will be involved and/or impacted?	Complete?
The school shall provide attractive, clean environments where student eat.	Talk with staff regarding cleaning areas keeping them attractive.	22-23 SY	Monitor cleanliness of cafeteria, etc.	FSD FS Staff Custodians	FS Staff, custodians, Students	In process
C-A will promote to parents & students the benefits of & approaches of healthy eating and physical activity throughout the SY.	Communications to parents through: newsletters, C-A website, handouts, etc.	22-23 SY	Monitor & record documentations that have been posted or sent to parents (C-A website, Facebook, newsletters)	Principals Teachers FSD	Staff, teachers, principals, FSD	In process

Nutrition guidelines for all foods and beverages for sale on the school campus (i.e. school meals and smart snacks):

Goal What do we want to accomplish?	Action Steps What activities need to happen?	Timeline Start dates	Measurement How is progress measured?	Lead Person	Stakeholders Who will be involved and/or impacted?	Complete?
Revise LWP to included MDE rule to allow two food/beverage fundraisers per school building per week that do not meet Smart Snacks standards.	Need Board Approval Inform staff of revision	22-23 SY	Revised included in LWP	FSD	Board members, staff, students, community	In process

Guidelines for other foods and beverages available on the school campus, but not sold:

Goal What do we want to accomplish?	Action Steps What activities need to happen?	Timeline Start dates	Measurement How is progress measured?	Lead Person	Stakeholders Who will be involved and/or impacted?	Complete?
Encourage parents to provide prepackaged (with allergens list), and Healthy choices for parities & special events.	Staff to encourage parents/students with healthy foods choices (i.e. sign up lists for parties & special events)	22-23 SY	Monitor parties & special events	Staff Teachers	Students, staff	In process

Marketing and advertising of only foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks:

Goal What do we want to accomplish?	Action Steps What activities need to happen?	Timeline Start dates	Measurement How is progress measured?	Lead Person	Stakeholders Who will be involved and/or impacted?	Complete?
Inform all of Smart Snacks rules	Handouts, wall/bulletin board posters, banners, and posting on C-A website	22-23 SY	Record documentation of information that has gone out, been posted on C-A website.	FSD	Students, staff, teachers, parents, etc.	In process