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What next?
Jan 22 2009, 11:10 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 22 2009, 11:10 PM EST
Where to go next? Given the lack of money I think pressure for further changes to the school lunch system will probably not be effective. At this point I think we should push the committee to ask the school board to implement or make mandatory those recommendations in the Wellness policy that do not require budgetary or administrative changes. These would include 1. mandating the "food should not be used as a reward or incentive" recommendation and 2. enforcing the guidelines for snacks provided by parents and at school events. However, I'm also reluctant to ask parents to take this up with teachers or administrators - I think we should apply pressure on the board itself, and on Lane Plugge specifically. I'm considering sending him an e-mail and requesting a meeting with him to explain why my kids are getting unhealthy food at school. I'm tired of hearing about my Kindergartener's snack - fruit by the foot, cookies and cool-aid - and seeing her and her siblings bring home candy given to them by their teachers. 2  out of 2 found this valuable. Do you?    
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1. RE: What next?
Jan 23 2009, 3:33 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2009, 3:33 PM EST
I understand that pressuring the board to make changes that would cost money might be ineffective, but what about using resources already available more wisely. By cutting out the junk food at lunch and buying those healthier choices such as organic fruits and juices the school board is realloting thier funding not using more.
However, not using candy and junk food for rewards is a good thing.
What about wellness education? Doing activities in the school that help connect the child to their food more and realize that health, mood and effective use of time can all be affected by the foods we eat. However, I must insist that any education programs would have to be backed by the teachers 100% otherwise they will just take that candy they get and figure the teachings don't have much meaning. Do you find this valuable?