This is an archive of a past election.
See http://www.smartvoter.org/pa/ch/ for current information.
LWV League of Women Voters of Chester County, Pennsylvania

Smart Voter
Chester County, PA May 21, 2013 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
School Director; Twin Valley School District; Region III; Unexpired 2 Year Term; Democratic Party


The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Chester County and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Nutrition

Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest.

? 1. How would you promote good nutrition in your schools?

Answer from April W. (Woodring) Trego:

I believe it is essential that our schools are a place where promoting healthy eating and good nutrition is a vital and important part of our students daily lives. Promoting good nutrition, I believe, starts with educating not only our students but our teachers, administrators and community. Establishing a nutrition committee to assess our school's nutrition needs and developing a plan for addressing those needs would be essential in the eduction process. Involving families in the policy development and program planning would ensure that these healthy lifestyles can be attainable not only in our schools but at home. Providing healthy meals, which should include breakfast options, should be well balanced with limited sugar and processed food. I believe while promoting healthy eating, we should promote healthy living and one way we could do this is through our school nurses and teachers providing fun and easy learning tools our students and families can do together. Our schools can promote good nutrition by holding nutrition fairs, family nights and activities during the school day that allow learning the fundamental skills of a healthy life. As a school director, I would also personally make sure we as a school were being adequately funded through our local and state legislation, allowing us to provide the nutritional meals that are needed.


Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.

The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.


This Contest || Home (Ballot Lookup) || About Smart Voter || Feedback
Created: July 8, 2013 11:52 PDT
Smart Voter <http://www.smartvoter.org/>
Copyright © League of Women Voters of California Education Fund.
The League of Women Voters neither supports nor opposes candidates for public office or political parties.