| School Board of Charlotte County |
| Bylaws & Policies |
8540 - VENDING MACHINES
The School Board recognizes that vending machines can produce revenues that are useful to augment programs and services to students and staff. Reflecting the Board's goal to create a learning environment that promotes health and wellness, it will authorize the use of vending machines in District facilities providing the following conditions are satisfied:
| A. | The installation, servicing, and maintenance of each machine is authorized through a District-wide contract with a reputable supplier of vending machines and their products. | |
| B. | No products are vended which would conflict with or contradict information or procedures contained in the District's educational programs on health and nutrition. | |
| C. | No food or beverages are to be sold or distributed which will compete with the District's food-service program except as follows: |
| 1. | Vending of bottled water to students shall be permitted at the secondary school level throughout the school campus throughout the school day. | ||
| 2. | Vending of 100% juices and sports drinks to students shall be permitted at the secondary school level at locations near the physical education and weight training complexes with the following time constraint: |
| a. | No vending of beverages other than water shall be permitted during the one (1) hour prior to the scheduled lunch service, during lunch service, and during the one (1) hour following lunch service. | |||
| b. | Vending machines used for these sales shall be on timers or have limited access for control purposes to meet the procedures above. |
| 3. | Carbonated beverages may be offered only to staff in adult-only areas in schools. |
| 4. | Carbonated beverages and food may be offered only as a fund-raiser for a school athletic group, club, or organization only at after-school or weekend events. |
The Superintendent shall develop and implement administrative procedures that will ensure these conditions are adhered to on a continuing basis.
F.S. 1001.43
Revised 1/07