| Brevard County (Florida) |
| Bylaws & Policies |
4315 - STUDENT AND STAFF WELLNESS
The School Board of Brevard County, Florida (hereinafter "Board") is committed to providing a healthy school and work environment that promotes and protects the health and well-being of students and staff. The educational setting provides students and staff with the ability to learn and succeed by embracing wellness, good nutrition, and regular physical activity as part of the total learning environment.
The Superintendent will direct the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) to monitor and review the District-wide wellness programs and related procedures. These address the following areas:
| A. | goals for nutrition education; | |
| B. | goals for physical activity; | |
| C. | goals for other school-based activities designed to promote student wellness; | |
| D. | nutrition procedures for all foods available on school campuses during the school day; | |
| E. | assurances that the procedures for reimbursable school meals are not less restrictive than Federal requirements; | |
| F. | goals for staff activities designed to promote wellness; and | |
| G. | plans for measuring progress of the goals and procedures. |
The Board recognizes the importance of a healthy school environment that encompasses nutrition education, food served in schools, and physical activity. The Board also recognizes that promoting a healthy lifestyle for both students and staff will positively impact productivity and achievement of the District's mission, vision, and strategic plan objectives.
42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.
42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.
F.S. 1001.41, 1001.42, 1001.43, 1006.06, 1006.0605, 1006.0606
F.A.C. 6A-7.0411
Adopted 2/28/06