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MSAD #37 POLICY
COMPETITIVE FOOD SALES—
SALES OF FOODS IN COMPETITION WITH THE
SCHOOL
FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
MSAD #37 supports good nutrition as part of a school
environment that contributes to student health and encourages positive food
choices and eating habits. The Board
believes that nutrition influences a student’s ability to take full advantage
of the school system’s educational program and is, therefore, related to
student achievement.
The Board also recognizes that proceeds from the sale of
foods and beverages outside of the School Lunch Program (“competitive foods”)
are a significant source of funds for student activities that MSAD #37 might
not otherwise be able to provide.
The Board has adopted this policy to govern the sale of
foods and beverages on school property.
RESTRICTION ON SALE
OF COMPETITIVE FOODS
Maine Department of Education Rule Chapter 51 mandates
that any food or beverage sold at any time on school property of a school
participating in the national School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs shall
be a planned part of the total food service program of the school and shall
include only those items which contribute both to the nutritional needs of
children and the development of desirable food habits, and shall not include
foods of minimal nutritional value as defined in applicable federal
regulations except as provided for by school board policy in certain
circumstances.
As allowed by Rule Chapter 51, the Board permits the sale
of food and beverages outside the total food program to:
1.
School staff;
2.
Attendees at school-sponsored events held on school
property;
3.
The public at community events held on school
property in accordance with the Board’s facilities use policy;
4.
In state-approved instructional Career and Technical
(CTE) programs if consistent with the requirement that these programs not
include foods of minimal nutritional value as defined in applicable federal
regulations; and,
5.
During school-sponsored fund raising activities.
This policy applies to sales of foods and beverages at any
time on school property by any person, group, or organization.
When foods and beverages are sold to raise funds for
schools or student activities, students, staff, parents, or school-sponsored
organizations involved in such sales are encouraged to include at least some
healthy food choices.
FUNDS FROM SALES OF COMPETITVE FOODS
Funds from all food and beverage sales made at any time on
school property shall accrue to the benefit of the school’s non-profit school
food service program, except that funds raised through authorized sales
outside the total food service program shall accrue to the sponsoring school
or approved student organization in accordance with applicable policies, cash
management procedures, and administrative directives.
Legal Reference: Ch.
51 (Dept. of Educ. Rule)(Child Nutrition Programs in Public Schools and
Institutions)
Cross
References: KF—Community
Use of School Facilities
Adopted: 10/19/05
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