EFE Food Sales

COMPETITIVE FOOD SALES - SALES OF FOODS IN COMPETITION WITH THE SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM

The South Portland School Department supports good nutrition as part of a school environment that contributes to student health and encourages positive food choices and eating habits. The Board believes that nutrition influences a student’s ability to take full advantage of the school system’s educational program and is, therefore, related to student achievement.

The Board also recognizes that proceeds from the sale of foods and beverages outside of the School Lunch Program (“competitive foods”) are a significant source of funding for student activities that the South Portland School Department might not otherwise be able to provide.

The Board has adopted this policy to govern the sale of foods and beverages on school property.

Restriction on Sale of Competitive Foods
Maine Department of Education Rule Chapter 51 mandates that any food or beverage sold at any time on school property of a school participating in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs shall be a planned part of the total food service program of the school and shall include only those items which contribute both to the nutritional needs of children and the development of desirable food habits, and shall not include foods of minimal nutritional value as defined in applicable federal regulations, except as provided for by school board policy in certain circumstances.

As allowed by Rule Chapter 51, the Board permits the sale of food and beverages outside the total food program:

1. to school staff;

2. to the public at community events sponsored by the school or held on school property;

3. to the public at community events held on school property in accordance with the school board’s facilities use policy; and

4. by a school approved student organization or program if consistent with the requirement that such sales not include foods of minimal nutritional value as defined in 7 CFR, Section 210.11(a)(2).

This policy applies to sales of foods and beverages at any time on school property by any person, group or organization.

Funds From Sales of Competitive Foods
Funds from all food and beverages sales made at any time on school property shall accrue to the benefit of the school’s non-profit school food service program, except that funds raised through authorized sales outside the total food service program shall accrue to the sponsoring school or approved student organization in accordance with applicable policies, cash-management procedures and administrative directives.

Legal Reference: Ch.51 (Dept. of Educ. Rule) (Child Nutrition Programs in
Public Schools and Institutions)

Cross References: DFG – Income from School Sales and Services
KG – Community Use of School Facilities
KMA – Relations With Booster Organizations

Adopted: March 13, 2006