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Hemet Unified School District Successes, Challenges and Opportunities

Hemet Unified School District Successes, Challenges and Opportunities

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Page 1: Hemet Unified School District Successes, Challenges and Opportunities

Hemet Unified School DistrictSuccesses, Challenges and Opportunities

Page 2: Hemet Unified School District Successes, Challenges and Opportunities

• 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