FILE: EE

CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM

The Board shall provide nutritious and adequate meals to all students at a minimal cost.  The school principal, in conjunction with the CNP Director, is responsible for insuring the Child Nutrition Program is operated in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations as well as policies of the Board.

It is an objective of the district that all students have the opportunity to participate in the school lunch program.  The Child Nutrition bookkeeper shall determine, in accordance with federal regulations, those students eligible for free or reduced meal prices.  The CNP director shall conduct a second review of all applications and give formal approval.  The principal at each school shall insure that these regulations are carried out.

Charged meals are not considered an allowable expense.  Therefore, all uncollected charges will be the responsibility of the school where the charge was made.  All charges must be paid to the Child Nutrition Program at the end of the school year using non-public funds.

ADOPTED:     August 13, 2002

REVISED:     December 13, 2005

LEGAL REF:     National School Lunch Program Guidelines