School Wellness Policy
What is a local school wellness policy?
A local school wellness policy is a written document that guides a local educational agency’s (LEA) or school district’s efforts to establish a school environment that promotes students’ health, well-being, and ability to learn.
The wellness policy requirement was established by the Child Nutrition and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Reauthorization Act of 2004 and further strengthened by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA). It requires each LEA participating in the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program to develop a wellness policy.
The final rule expands the requirements to strengthen policies and increase transparency. The responsibility for developing, implementing, and evaluating a wellness policy is placed at the local level, so the unique needs of each school under the LEA’s jurisdiction can be addressed.
Westwood Wellness Policy 507.09 - Regulation Policy with Goals 507.09-(R1)
Westwood Local Wellness Policy Progress Report
Westwood Triennieal Wellness Assessment
Westwood Committee Agendas and Minutes
April 20, 2026
CONTINUOUS NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
It is the policy of the Westwood Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination.
If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Connie Smits, 1000 Rebel Way, Sloan, Iowa, 712-428-3355, csmits@wcsdrebels.com.
Approved 11/12/08
Reviewed 12/16/13