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Hemet Unified School District

Hemet Unified School District. Successes, Challenges and Opportunities. Our Schools & Community…. 24 Schools 21,157 Students 75% F&R Eligibility 4 million meals/year 700 square miles Rich history of farming, especially citrus 50% Hispanic

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Hemet Unified School District

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  1. Hemet Unified School District Successes, Challenges and Opportunities

  2. Our Schools & Community… • 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

  3. 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”

  4. 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!

  5. Successes • Salad Bars • 16 bars donated through SB2S • Currently in 3 schools • Kids, parents and teachers love them! • More Choice • Less waste

  6. Successes • Healthier US Schools Challenge • All 14 of our elementary schools won • 13 GAoD, 1 Silver • Most GAoD in CA • 4th most is US!

  7. HHFKAChallenges

  8. Fruits and Vegetables • Subgroups • Waste • Cost • Time to Eat

  9. Grains and Proteins • Whole Grains • Menu Variety • Portion Sizes • Vegetarian Options

  10. Competitive Foods • SB12 & SB965 since 2006 • Compliance Issues

  11. Opportunities

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. Do what’s right for kids

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