School Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment

The School Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment is a federally mandated evaluation conducted every three years to ensure compliance with the Local School Wellness Policy requirements established by guidelines set forth by the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs. The assessment aims to review and measure the implementation and effectiveness of the wellness policies in promoting student health and well-being within schools.

This assessment involves collecting data on various aspects of the school wellness policy, such as nutrition education, physical activity, and other school-based activities designed to promote student wellness. The results of the assessment are used to inform policy revisions and improvements to better support the health and well-being of our District students.

The Superintendent, along with the Wellness Committee, shall periodically conduct an assessment at least every three (3) years on the contents and implementation of this policy as part of a continuous improvement process to strengthen the policy and ensure implementation. The assessment shall include the extent to which District schools are in compliance with law and policies related to student wellness, and shall describe the progress made by the District in attaining the goals of this policy. The triennial assessment shall be made available to the public in an accessible and easily understood manner and include:

1. The extent to which each District school is in compliance with law and policies related to school wellness.
    
2. The extent to which this policy compares to model wellness policies.
    
3. A description of the progress made by the District in attaining the goals of this policy. At least once every three (3) years, the District shall update or modify this policy as needed, based on the results of the most recent triennial assessment and/or as District and community needs and priorities change; wellness goals are met; new health science information and technologies emerge; and new federal or state guidance or standards are issues.
    
4. The District shall annually inform and update the public, including parents/guardians, students and others in the community, about the contents, updates and implementation of this policy via the District website, student handbooks, newsletters, posted notices and/or other efficient communication methods. This annual notification shall include information on how to access the School Wellness policy; information about the most recent triennial assessment; information on how to participate in the development, implementation and periodic review and update of the School Wellness policy; and a means of contacting Wellness Committee leadership.