Annual BOE Report on Wellness InitiativesFebruary 4, 2015

Wellness Committee

• Representatives• Timeline of Meetings

BOE Policy #6470Revisions needed to reflect Federal mandates

BOE Policies are located on the TST BOCES web-site at www.tstboces.org.

Cafeteria Report

Total Free = 163 Total Reduced = 18 Total Pay = 71

0.65

0.07

0.28

TST BOCES Lunch Percentages – November, 2014

Total Students ExEd and RAS = 252

Fundraisers, Healthy Rewards and Snacks

• Changes in Fundraisers

• New Snack Shack Menu and Options

• Consideration for Healthy Alternatives as a Reward

Physical EducationCertified Teachers delivering PE. Recess time does not count toward Physical Education.

• K-3: 120 minutes per week; 5 days per week.

• Grades 4 – 6: 120 minutes per week; 3 days per week.

• Grades 7 – 12: 50% of school year must include PE course; Equivalent class period.

Staff Wellness

•Revised Snack Shack menu•Staff Wellness offerings being discussed.

Nutrition Education• Health requirements for Middle and High

School.• ILS Cooking Time• CTE, WOW, and Snack Shack curriculum and

learning environment• Promotion of Nutrition awareness throughout

the school campus• Sharing Nutrition information within our

school environment as well as with families

Goals:• Complete BOE Wellness Policy Revision by the 2015-16

School Year

• Include Wellness Information and Updates on the TST BOCES web-site

• Complete Annual Assessment of Wellness Initiatives. Pre-test has been completed

• Increase PE time so that all students receive required amounts

• Increasing opportunities for physical activities throughout the school day

• Ensure that Nutrition Education is implemented throughout a student’s entire academic career

• Research Health curriculum for students with lower ability levels