Forest Park School District 91

Forest Park School District 91
Local Wellness Plan

Forest Park School District 91 is committed to supporting the health, wellness, and academic success of all students. Student wellness, including good nutrition and physical activity, shall be promoted in the District’s educational program, school-based activities, and meal programs. This plan is adopted in accordance with federal Child Nutrition regulations, Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 and the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) and USDA Local School Wellness Plan regulations. 

Goals for Student Wellness: 

1. Nutrition Education 

•  The District will provide nutrition education aligned with state learning standards.

• Schools will support and promote sound nutrition for all students.

• Nutrition education will be taught annually in all grade levels through health, science, or integrated curriculum. 

2. Physical Activity 

• The District will provide daily physical education consistent with Illinois curriculum requirements.

• Students will have opportunities for physical activity throughout the day.

• Recess will be a minimum of twenty minutes daily in elementary grades. 

3. School Meals: 

• School meals will comply with USDA requirements.

• Students will have at least 15 minutes of seated lunch time.

• Schools will provide water throughout the day.

• Marketing of foods or beverages that do not meet Smart Snacks guidelines are prohibited. 

4. Fundraisers: 

• All fundraisers held during the school day must meet Smart Snacks requirements.

• Exempted Fundraising Days (EFD) is prohibited per ISBE for grades 8 and below.

• EFD requests may be submitted to the Superintendent of the School District.

• After school fundraisers involving food should encourage healthier options. 

5. Classroom Birthday Celebrations: 

• Birthday celebrations should be non-food based.

• Suggested options include; class game, student-selected read-aloud, extra recess, art activity , special classroom job, or recognition notes.

• Suggested to families that treats provided to the classroom be prepackaged and sent home to allow parents the opportunity to choose if the child may eat the treat.

6. Food Sharing Plan: 

• The district maintains a food sharing plan to safely donate or redistribute eligible unopened items to students in need, following the state and local health regulations.

• Each school will maintain a share table for eligible unopened foods. 

• Items may be donated or given to students in need. 

• Staff will supervise the table to ensure compliance with health and safety rules. 

7. Staff Wellness: 

• The district will support staff wellness by providing optional wellness challenges, physical activity opportunities, and mental health resources. 

8. Stakeholder Participation: 

• Parents, students, staff, administrators, food service staff, and community members will be offered opportunities to participate in developing, reviewing and updating the food service provider. (Triennial Assessment) 

9. Public Notification: 

• Local Wellness Plan will be made available on the school district website.

• Wellness updates and assessment results will be posted online. 

10. Triennial Assessment: 

• At least once every three years, the District will assess compliance with this plan, compare the plan to model wellness policies, and report progress towards goals.

• Compliance with plan components. 

• Progress towards SMART goals. 

• Recommend revisions. 

11. SMART Goals: 

• Increase fruit/vegetable selection at lunch by SY2027. 

• Reduce food waste by 2027. 

• Optimize the Food Sharing Plan to reduce food waste and support families.

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