EF - Food Services Management
FOOD SERVICES MANAGEMENT
The Acton School system, in compliance with federal and state law and with the rules and regulations of the Department of Education, shall operate school nutrition programs, which shall be under the direction of the food service director. The director shall assign workers to each school serving meals under this program. The Superintendent/Principal shall exercise control of the overall operation and efficiency of the food service program and its expenditures.
The food service worker is directly responsible to the food service director, but shall cooperate with the principal of the school in matters essential to the proper functioning of the food services program. The responsibility for control of students using the cafeteria shall rest with the building principal.
The School Committee shall approve the prices set for school meals and the price of milk. Menus shall be released to the local web site one week in advance.
As required for participation in the National School Lunch Program, the School Committee agrees to meet all applicable state and federal regulations including the following:
That a “Type A” meal be made available to students.
That free meals be provided to students.
All foods and beverages sold must meet or exceed the 5 % minimum nutrient value standard.
During the normal school day, schools or approved student organizations are allowed to benefit from the sale of nutritious foods and beverages.
The Superintendent/Principal will approve all sales of food and beverages for fundraising.
Students shall also be permitted to bring their lunches from home and to purchase beverages and incidental items.
Nutritious foods and beverages shall be available wherever and whenever food is sold or otherwise offered at school and at school sponsored events outside of the normal school day.
LEGAL REFS. M.R.S.A. 20:1051-1055; 6602(5)
Adopted: March 9, 2010
Revised: February 8, 2024