Supports DCSD Strategic Goals

Relevant Sustainable Development Goals

Nutrition Initiatives

• Sustainable Food Procurement: Increase the purchase of locally grown, seasonal, and sustainably produced food for school nutrition programs.
• Edible School Yard Gardens: Edible gardens that provide nutritious, environmentally responsible foods to be served within DCSD facilities.
• Food Recovery Programs: DCSD partners with organizations that promote food recovery initiatives to support students, families, staff, and communities living with food insecurities.
• Closed-Loop Composting: Initiative to divert organic waste to compost and return nutrients to school gardens to enrich soils.
• Collaborate with Food & Nutrition Services to provide healthy food options in DCSD.
• Eliminate Styrofoam and implement compostable service packaging programs across all DCSD cafeterias.

Wellness Initiatives

• DCSD Healthy Initiatives Program: Districtwide initiative to promote overall student and staff wellness.
• Wellness programs to encourage staff leadership in promoting healthy practices around food and movement.
• Employee & Student Resource Groups: Programs that support community, inclusion, and well-being.
• Student Identity Spaces: Safe spaces that foster belonging and emotional wellness.
• Bike, Walk & Roll to School: Alternative commute options that encourage safe, active transportation that promote physical activity and sustainable mobility.
• Counseling & Well-Being Programs: DCSD resources that support student mental health and resilience.

Green & Healthy Schools

• Buildings assessed and monitored to improve indoor environmental quality and support healthier learning environments.
• Tobacco-Free District Policies: Tobacco and vaping bans ensure safe and healthy school environments.
• Nature Based Wellness: Integrate natural daylighting and outdoor learning spaces where it is feasible to support student wellness. Incorporate outdoor walking trails and quiet reflection spaces for students and staff.