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Board narrows proposed wellness policy after debate over celebration snack language
Summary
Board members debated proposed language that would have required all foods and beverages offered on campus, including celebrations and classroom snacks, to meet district nutrition standards. After discussion about enforcement and family cost, the board voted to remove the stricter paragraph and asked staff to return with revised language and a recommended list of acceptable items.
The Superior School District Board of Education amended draft wellness policy language after extensive discussion about whether the policy should require that celebration and classroom snacks meet district nutrition standards.
Administration presented the revised draft wellness policy (policy 85.10) prepared with input from DPI school nutrition staff and a wellness committee of parents, students, teachers and staff. A highlighted provision would have required that "all food and beverages offered on school…
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