3542.1 - Food Service - Purposes and Facilities

Policy 3542.1

Business/Non Instructional Operations

Food Service

Purposes and Facilities

The school lunch program shall be an integral part of the total educational program. An attractive, wholesome, well balanced lunch is essential for the best work from the students.

To accomplish this objective with appropriate economy, all administration of the food services program will be coordinated in the office of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Business functions to be centralized will include central purchasing of food and supplies, a district-wide salary schedule for all food service employees, centrally planned menus, and regular audit of all accounts.

The educational aspects of the school lunch program will be the responsibility of each school Principal, subject to advice, counsel and direction from the Superintendent of Schools or designee.

   Legal Reference:   Connecticut General Statutes

               10-215 Lunches, breakfasts and other feeding programs for public school children and employees.

               State Board of Education Regulations.

               10-215b-1 School lunch and nutrition programs.

Policy adopted: April 4, 2017
NEWTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Newtown, Connecticut