Wellness Commmittee
In the context of the federal nutrition program requirements, the wellness committee plays a crucial role in developing and implementing school wellness policies that promote healthy eating and physical activity. These policies may include things like offering nutritious meals and snacks, providing opportunities for physical activity, and creating a supportive environment for healthy behaviors.
Your input is valuable! We encourage all interested parents, staff, and community members to attend our wellness committee meetings.
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
- December 11th, 3:45 in the ASC Boardroom
- February 12th, 3:45 in the ASC Boardroom
- April 23rd, 3:45 in the ASC Boardroom
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Board policies addressing wellness currently include:
6700, 6701, 6702, and 2124The policy highlights page summarizes these board policies and is organized to align with the key components of a school wellness policy as prescribed by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Initiatives to involve the community in the school wellness initiatives currently include surveys of food service programs conducted by Sodexo, Inc., the district Food Service Management Company.
Committee members have presented on wellness topics to the District Parent Advisory Committee, the School Board of Directors, and met with student focus groups to reach a broader audience.
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The wellness committee is responsible for ensuring that routine assessments of the wellness policy and school goals are conducted and communicated.
The results of the most recent assessment will be published here as soon as the review is completed.
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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: USDA Website, 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.
Oak Harbor School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities.