As a district and a site, we endeavor to keep kids safe and healthy. Our district has adopted Board Policy, per California Education Code, that states:
“When school staff offer food as a reward or incentive, such food reward will be nutritious and will not be Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value (FMV). Parents/guardians are encouraged to support the District’s nutrition education efforts by selecting nutritious and healthy food when making donations for occasional school activities.”
When school events involve food, please remember to choose foods that are nutritionally beneficial and meet the requirements of the district. If we set the tone early about good nutrition, it becomes a lifelong habit.
Following is a link to a pdf listing healthy choices for children when planning donations to the classroom.
