Mechanicsburg Exempted Village School District
Bylaws & Policies
 

8550 - COMPETITIVE FOOD SALES

The Food and Nutrition Services Department will comply with the provisions set forth in Federal law regarding sale of competitive food and foods of minimal nutritional value.

The Food and Nutrition Services Department shall be the sole provider of food and beverage items sold in all schools until one (1) hour following the last lunch period, at which time other school organizations may begin to sell foods and beverage items in accordance with the Board's wellness policy (Policy 8510) and guidelines (AG 8510) and with principal approval.

Food and beverages sold during the school day outside the cafeteria may be operated on a "profit share" program with prior approval of the Director of the Food and Nutrition Services Department and the principal.

The food and beverages to be sold must be in accordance with the District’s approved nutrition standards and the District’s wellness policy (Policy 8500 and guidelines (AG 8500 and AG 8500A). All food items and beverages sold to students that will be consumed on the school campus (any area of property under the jurisdiction of the school that is accessible to students during the school day) during the school day (the period from the midnight before, to thirty (30) minutes after the end of the official school day), including items sold from vending machines, from school stores, or as fund-raisers, including fundraisers operated by student clubs and organizations, parent groups, or boosters clubs, shall comply with the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the USDA Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards.

Title 7 C.F.R. 210.11
R.C. 3313.84
A.C. 3301-91
7 C.F.R. Parts 210 and 220

Adopted 4/11/11
Revised 11/10/14

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