WELLNESS

The Algona Community School District is committed to the optimal development of every student. The board believes for students to have the opportunity to achieve personal, academic, developmental, and social success, there needs to be a positive, safe, and health-promoting learning environment at every level, in every setting. The school district provides a comprehensive learning environment for developing and practicing lifelong wellness behaviors. The entire school environment, not just the classroom, shall be aligned with healthy school district goals to positively influence a student’s understanding, beliefs and habits as they relate to good nutrition and regular physical activity.

Algona Community School District Wellness Policy 507.9 507.9

Wellness Policy Regulation 507.9R

Wellness Resources:

My Plate: https://www.myplate.gov/

My Plate Tools: https://www.myplate.gov/resources/tools

Iowa State Extension: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/

Iowa Egg Council: https://iowaegg.org/

Midwest Dairy Council: https://www.midwestdairy.com/

Healthy Kids Act (Physical Activity and Nutrition): https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/student-services/integrated-supports/healthy-kids-act#:~:text=The%20purpose%20of%20the%20Healthy,grounds%20during%20the%20school%20day

Games with Physical Activity: https://www.gonoodle.com/

Iowa Healthiest State 5-2-1-0 Initiative: https://www.iowahealthieststate.com/5210-resources

Smart Snacks: https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/guide-smart-snacks-school

Healthy Fundraising (for additional information, scroll to the bottom of the page to “additional resources”): https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/activity/healthy-fundraising/

Healthy Fundraiser Ideas: https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/fundraising-healthier-ways-to-rake-it-in/ 

Non-Food Reward Alternative Ideas: https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/Non-food-Alternatives-for-School-Rewards-and-Fundraising

CDC Healthy Schools: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/health_and_academics/index.htm

National School Lunch Program Fact Sheet: https://www.fns.usda.gov/nslp/factsheet

National School Lunch Program Meal Pattern Requirements: https://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/nutrition-standards/nslp-meal-pattern

National School Breakfast Fact Sheet: https://www.fns.usda.gov/sbp/faqs

National School Breakfast Program Meal Pattern Requirements: https://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/nutrition-standards/sbp-meal-pattern

School Wellness Policy Report:

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement: In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. 

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. 

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: 1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture , Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or 2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or 3. email: Program.intake@usda.gov 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 

Iowa Nondiscrimination Statement: It is the policy of this CNP provider not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code section 216.6, 216.7, and 216.9. If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by this CNP Provider, please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office building, 400 E. 14th St. Des Moines, IA 50319-1004; phone number 515-281-4121, 800-457-4416; website: Iowa Civil Rights Commission Webpage

A school wellness committee is an action-oriented advisory group that focuses on the health and well-being of students, staff, and families in a school community. The school wellness committee implements the district wellness policy, and leads other health-related initiatives. This advisory group consists of parents, students, representatives of the school food authority, physical education teachers, school health professionals, school board members, administrators, and the public. The group participates in the development, implementation, review, and update of the policy which includes goals for nutrition education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness, using nutrition guidelines to promote student health, and reduce childhood obesity.

The committee meets annually. The date and time of the meeting will be posted on the ACSD page one month prior. The meetings are held in the High School Library.

If you have any questions, or if you wish to join the committee, please contact:

Jill Nelson, Food Service Program Director - jnelson@algona.k12.ia.us or 515-395-8004