The school lunch program’s purpose shall be to provide nutritious, balanced meals to district students on a nonprofit basis, and to utilize the program as an instrument for teaching nutrition education.

The district will operate a school lunch and breakfast program in each attendance center. Nutrition Services will provide a selection of hot/cold lunches meeting federal reimbursable guidelines through participation in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and supplementary foods for students who have a dietary restriction as identified medically necessary.

Students may bring lunch from home. A parent/guardian may also provide a meal on site to eat with their child at a location within the building identified by the principal/designee.

Nutrition Services facilities are provided to serve students and district staff when school is in session and during school-related activities. Nutrition Services facilities including the kitchen and serving area may also be used for Nutrition Services employee groups, parent-teacher organizations, and approved community groups/organizations renting the facility. All usage must be coordinated with the Nutrition Services Director and require a Nutrition Services employee be present. The district reserves the right to assess fees associated with the outside uses of these facilities.

The Nutrition Services Program revenues shall be used only to pay for the regular operating cost of the Nutrition Services Program. Nutrition Services Program supplies shall only be used for the Nutrition Services Program.

The school lunch program shall be under the direction of the Nutrition Services Director who, either directly and/or through delegation to other qualified Nutrition Services employees, will establish and maintain a central record system, prepare menus and recipes, comply with state and federal nutrition standards, recommend personnel for employment, promote or recommend dismissal, and conduct in- service training programs.

The district shall comply with all federal and state laws and regulations required for procurement, including the selection and evaluation of contractors. The superintendent/designee shall develop an administrative process to implement this policy, including, but not limited to, procedures related to suspension and debarment for transactions subject to those requirements.

Legal References:
42 U.S.C. §§ 1751 et seq..
7 C.F.R. Pt. 210 et seq..
Iowa Code ch. 283A.
281 I.A.C. 58.

Cross References:
701 Series School Lunch Program

Reviewed:
July 14, 2003
June 20, 2011
May 16, 2016
July 15, 2019
June 16, 2022

Revised:
January 15, 2001
June 20, 2011
May 16, 2016
July 15, 2019
July 25, 2022