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Wellness Policy Implementation Checklist
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SINGLE SCHOOL
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Updated FEB 2019
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
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1)This file is "View Only". To complete for your school, File > Make a Copy to save to your Google drive.
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2)Cells with standards, legal references and formulas will not be protected on your copy; be careful of accidental deletion
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3)Date, District and School will automatically fill on each page when the cover sheet is filled in
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4)Each section will automatically total, as will the grand total on the last page; be careful NOT to fill in these cells manually
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5)The checklist has 7 sections, each on a different spreadsheet tab: A. Communication, B. Foods/Beverages in the Cafeteria,
C. Foods/Beverages Outside the Cafeteria, D. Fundraising, E. Nutrition Education / Wellness Promotion, F. Physical Education,
and G. Physical Activity
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6)Each collaborator may enter initials next to the standards he/she completes
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7)To print, select "Current Sheet" (to print one section) or "Workbook" (to print all 13 pages) in the print dialog box
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8)Collaborators must have a Google account (with or without gmail) to access this document; to create an account without a gmail address,
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https://accounts.google.com/signupwithoutgmail
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Person(s) completing SINGLE SCHOOL checklist:
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All RI school districts are required by federal and state law to adopt a Local Wellness Policy to address comprehensive nutrition and physical activity in the school setting. Individual schools must implement the provisions of the Wellness Policy and be measured on the extent to which they are in compliance so the district can report progress to the school community, as required.

The purpose of this checklist is to assist your school in identifying areas where you have been successful in achieving your school wellness goals and complying with your district policy as well as to help identify priority areas where you can focus your future efforts.

The standards for comparison have been adapted from USDA regulations, RI General Laws and regulations, and national model policy language and exemplary practice provisions. You will need to refer to your own District Wellness Policy for provisions specific to your school district.

This checklist can be completed by any person(s) at the school level who is familiar with school wellness curriculum, activities, practices and programs. It is likely that no one person will be able to accurately address all content areas so it is recommended that other knowledgeable school personnel (Principal, Food Service staff, PE teacher, Health teacher, School Nurse, PTO leader, etc.) be asked to contribute information and answers.
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LEGAL REFERENCES
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Please refer to the following links for further information and detail:
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1. USDA Nutrition Standards for School Mealswww.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/nutrition-standards-school-meals
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2. USDA Smart Snacks in Schools (Competitive Foods)https://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/smartsnacks
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3. USDA Local School Wellness Policy requirementshttp://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/local-school-wellness-policy
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4. RI General Law regarding Physical Education curriculum requirementshttp://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE16/16-22/16-22-4.HTM
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5. RI General Law re: sale of only healthier snacks & beverages in schoolhttp://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE16/16-21/16-21-7.HTM
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6. RI Nutrition Requirements for School Meals & Competitive Foodshttp://www.rihsc.org/uploads/8/2/7/6/82768452/ride_2018_regulations...
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7. RI General Law regarding recess in elementary schoolshttp://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/PublicLaws/law16/law16157.htm
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8. RI Health School Foods/Beverages Marketing Lawhttp://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE16/16-21/16-21-7.1.HTM
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