Stevensville School District

INSTRUCTION 

Food Services

The District supports the philosophy of the National School Lunch Program and shall provide wholesome, appetizing, and nutritious meals for children in District schools. The Board may authorize a portion of federal funds received in lieu of taxes to be used to provide free meals for federally connected indigent students.

Because of the potential liability of the District, the food services program shall not accept donations of food without approval of the Board. Should the Board approve a food donation, the Superintendent shall establish inspection and handling procedures for the food and determine the provisions of all state and local laws have been met before selling the food as part of school meals.

As an integral part of a school, the District’s food service is operated in compliance with ARM Title 37, chapter 110, subchapter 2, rules for food services establishments.

Commodities

The District shall use food commodities made available under the Federal Food Commodity program for school meals.

Free and Reduced-Price Food Services

The District shall provide free and reduced-price meals to students, according to the terms of the National School Lunch Program and the laws, rules and regulations of the state. The District shall inform parents of the eligibility standards for free or reduced-price meals. Identity of students receiving free or reduced-price meals shall be confidential in accordance with National School Lunch Program guidelines. A parent has the right to appeal to a designated hearing official any decision with respect to his or her application for free or reduced-price food services.

The Board may establish programs whereby meals may be provided in the District in accordance with National School Lunch Program guidelines.

The amount charged for such meals shall be sufficient to cover all costs of the meals, including preparation labor and food, handling, utility, and equipment depreciation costs.

Legal References:
§20-10-204, MCA Duties of trustees
§20-10-205, MCA Allocation of federal funds to school food services fund for federally connected, indigent pupils
§20-10-207, MCA School food services fund
37.111.842, ARM Food Service Requirements

Policy History:
Adopted on: February 12, 2002
Reviewed on: April 14, 2015; December 17, 2001; July 12, 2022
Revised on: August 9, 2022