Policy Manual

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Policy EFB

The school system shall take part, as feasible, in the National School Lunch and other  food programs which may become available to assure that all children for whom this  School Board is responsible shall have the opportunity to receive proper nourishment.  

Parents shall be advised that this program is available and eligibility criteria shall be  made public.  

In accordance with the guidelines for participation in these programs, and in accordance  with the wishes of the Board, no child who a teacher believes is improperly nourished  shall be denied a free lunch, or other food, simply because proper application has not  been received from his/her parents or guardian.  

It shall be the policy in our schools that when school lunch is desired, payment is  expected on that day or in advance by/for pupils not eligible for free lunches. Should  there be any difficulty in obtaining such payment, the matter is to be resolved by direct  contact with the parent (or student, if emancipated). No student is to be denied food as a  disciplinary measure.  

The administration shall establish and publish, as appropriate, procedures which conform  with state and federal requirements and the intent of this policy regarding participation in  programs for free/reduced price meals and supplementary food.  

Adopted: June 11, 2001  

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