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Board reviews updated wellness policy; debate centers on scope and language
Summary
At a first reading of Policy 5-33, the district presented updates to meet statute, USDA guidance and an MSBA audit. Directors debated whether the policy should mention 'childhood obesity,' cultural-food accommodations, and whether foods-as-rewards language limits common classroom celebrations.
The board held a first reading of draft wellness policy 5-33, which administration said is needed to bring the district into compliance after the triennial assessment.
Brenda and Director Rezak (district wellness committee representative) summarized committee recommendations and said updates align with federal and state guidance as well as MSBA recommendations.…
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