Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/26/2017 - 7:00 PM
Category: New Business and Reports to the Board
Type: Info
Subject: Regulation JHCF-R2: School Health Guidelines: Managing Food Allergies in School
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
Objective 5.5 Healthy Meals and Nutrition
ACPS will ensure that all students are ready to learn by having the benefit of access to nutritious, appealing school meals and that lessons on the importance of nutritious foods are included in the curriculum.
Policy:
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable) N/A
File Attachment:
171026_Memo_JHCF_R.pdf
171026_Food Allergy Guidelines.pdf
Agenda Item Summary: Updates to Regulation JHCF-R2: School Health Guidelines: Managing Food Allergies in School
Background: In the fall of 2016, the School Health Advisory Board (SHAB) discussed updating September 2014 food Allergy Guidelines, JHCF-R2. A work group was convened with staff members from Student Services and School Nutrition, ACPS consulting physician and School Board member. Revised guidelines were developed and shared with the work group and other stakeholders in the spring. These guidelines were reviewed and discussed by SHAB in May 2017.
Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the Regulation JHCF-R2- School
Health Guidelines: Managing Food Allergies in School.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Julie Crawford - Chief of Student Services, Alternative Programs and Equity
Signed By:
Lois Berlin -