Components Around Nutrition Include:
- Birthday Food Standards
- Food Fundraisers
- Holiday Celebration Parties
- Food as reward or incentive
- Marketing of food
- Food allergies
- Nutrition Education
SCHOOL FOOD POLICIES
Holiday Celebrations
Offer at least half "healthier" food options (see Jeffco Guide below).
Birthdays
Starting in SY 2018/19, birthday recognition/celebrations should not include shared food (e.g. food brought in by families for students to share).
Rewards
Do not offer food as a reward for behavior or academic performance, unless approved as a need by school leadership.
Fundraising
Schools should conduct fundraisers with non-food or healthy food. Three exemptions are allowed annually. All food fundraisers must be submitted to Food and Nutrition Services.
Wellness Policy Food Infographic PDF