hemet unified school district successes, challenges and opportunities
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Hemet Unified School DistrictSuccesses, Challenges and Opportunities
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• 24 Schools• 21,157 Students• 75% F&R Eligibility• 4 million
meals/year• 700 square miles• Rich history of
farming, especially citrus
• 50% Hispanic• Many students are
English language learners
Our Schools & Community…
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Feeding Children Central Kitchen
Cook chill system Bakery Pizza Department Salads & Subs Warehouse Freezers &
Refrigerators 80% Scratch
Kitchens on Site Ovens Warmers Freezers &
Refrigerators Knives & Cutting
Boards! 30-40% “Speed
Scratch”
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Successes Farm to School
Started in 2009 47% of produce
purchased locally Local: <50 miles
from central kitchen
Better quality Lower or same
price Kid approved!
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Successes Salad Bars
16 bars donated through SB2S
Currently in 3 schools
Kids, parents and teachers love them!
More Choice Less waste
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Successes Healthier US
Schools Challenge All 14 of our
elementary schools won
13 GAoD, 1 Silver Most GAoD in CA 4th most is US!
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HHFKAChallenges
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Fruits and Vegetables Subgroups Waste Cost Time to Eat
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Grains and Proteins Whole Grains Menu Variety Portion Sizes Vegetarian Options
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Competitive Foods SB12 & SB965 since 2006 Compliance Issues
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Opportunities
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At the Local Level… Wellness Policy with language on
nutrition standards & competitive foods Get parents and students involved Market fruits and vegetables Offer nutrition education Get creative with menu design Ask for help! Apply for recognition
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State and Federal Level… Mandate longer lunch periods Allow districts to build and finance
Nutrition Centers/Central Kitchens Include nutrition in standardized testing Properly fund school athletics Establish repercussions for the entities
that violate Competetive Food Standards
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Do what’s right for kids