Annual BOE Report on Wellness Initiatives February 4, 2015

Wellness Committee Representatives Timeline of Meetings

BOE Policy #6470 Revisions needed to reflect Federal mandates BOE Policies are located on the TST BOCES web-site at

Cafeteria Report 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 Education Certified 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 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