FOOD SERVICES 3542

Food services may be operated in each school location as authorized by the Superintendent. Students may provide their own lunch and shall be permitted to purchase beverages and incidental items at school.

The provision of food service shall adhere to the rules, regulations and mandates of the state. There shall be an annual review of the food service policies and procedures by the Board to determine whether the district is in compliance with the regulations and guidelines of the National School Lunch Program.

The Director of Food Services shall oversee the food service operations and shall maintain all records pertaining thereto.

Cross Reference:

Policy 3542.1 (School Lunch Program)

Approved 4/28/1981

Amended 6/7/2016
Previous Policy Number: EF

SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM 3542.1

The School Lunch Program shall be maintained in accordance with federal and state statutes.

Purchases and disbursements shall be authorized by the Director of Food Services upon receipt of properly approved invoices.

A monthly financial statement showing inventory values, receipts, and disbursements shall be submitted to the Director of Business Services.

The School Lunch Program Fund shall be audited annually.

Legal Reference:

Connecticut General Statutes, Section 10-237

Cross Reference:

Policy 3542 (Food Services)

Approved 4/28/1981

Amended 6/7/2016
Previous Policy Number: DF4.1

Vending machines are authorized only in staff lounges subject to the approval and management direction of the principal.