The school district will operate a school nutrition program in each attendance center.  The school nutrition program will include meals through participation in the National School Lunch Program. Students may bring their lunches from home and purchase milk and other incidental items.

School nutrition program facilities are provided to serve students and employees when school is in session and during school-related activities.  They may also be used under the supervision of the food service director for food service to employee groups, parent-teacher meetings, civic organizations meeting for the purpose of better understanding the schools, and senior citizens in accordance with law and board policy.

The school nutrition program is operated on a nonprofit basis.  The revenues of the school nutrition program will be used only for the operation or improvement of such programs.  Supplies of the school nutrition program will only be used for the school nutrition program.

The board will set, and annually review, the prices for school nutrition programs.  It is the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation regarding the prices of the school nutrition programs, in accordance with federal and state law. 

It is the responsibility of the food service director to administer the program and to cooperate with the superintendent and appropriate personnel for the proper functioning of the school nutrition program.

The district shall comply with all federal and state laws and regulations required for procurement, including the selection and evaluation of contractors.  The superintendent or designee is responsible for developing an administrative process to implement this policy, including, but not limited to, procedures related to suspension and debarment for transactions subject to those requirements.

 

 

Legal Reference:  42 U.S.C. §§ 1751 et seq. (2004).
                                       7 C.F.R. Pt. 210 et seq. (2004).
                                       Iowa Code ch. 283A (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 58.

Cross Reference:  710       School Food Services
                                       905       Use of School District Facilities and Equipment

Approved    4-16-12                              
Reviewed    05-16-2022                                                                           
Revised      06-20-2022             

 

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement 

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in  or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin,  sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity  conducted or funded by USDA. 

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g.  Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. 

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: https://www.usda.gov/oascr/how-to-file-a-program-discrimination complaint, any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: 

1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture 

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 

1400 Independence Avenue, SW 

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 

2. Fax: 202-690-7442 

3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 

Iowa Nondiscrimination Statement 

It is the policy of this CNP provider not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual  orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or religion in its programs, activities, or  employment practices as required by the Iowa Code section 216.6, 216.7, and 216.9. If you have  questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by this CNP Provider, please contact the  Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50319- 1004; phone number 515-281-4121 or 800-457-4416; website: https://icrc.iowa.gov/.

 

Approved 06-20-2022

Reviewed ___________

Revised __________

Complaint Contact Information: 

Name: 

Street Address, City, State, Zip:  

County: Area Code/Phone: 

Email Address: 

Complaint Information: 

1. Specific name and location of the entity and individual delivering the service or benefit: 

2. Describe the incident or action of the alleged discrimination or give an example of the situation that has a discriminatory effect on the public, potential program participants, or current participants: 

3. On what basis does the complainant feel discrimination exists (race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, political party affiliation, actual/potential parental/family/marital status)? 

4. List the names, titles, and business addresses of persons who may have knowledge of the alleged discriminatory action: 

5. List the date(s) during which the alleged discriminatory actions occurred, or if continuing, the duration of such actions:  

6. Date complaint received:  

7. Person receiving complaint:  

8. Action(s) taken: 

USDA is the cognizant agency for the Child Nutrition Programs listed and therefore is the first contact for the six protected classes of race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability for complaints received within 180 days.  Civil rights complaints must be submitted to the USDA Office of Civil Rights within five calendar days of receipt and no later than 180 days of the discriminatory act. The link for submission of a complaint is:  program.intake@usda.gov 

In Iowa, protected classes also include sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or creed and complaints can be filed up to 300 days of occurrence. The address for Iowa complaints is: Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office building, 400 E. 14th St. Des Moines, IA 50319-1004; phone number 515-281-4121, 800-457-4416; website: https://icrc.iowa.gov/. 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 12/2021

Approved 06-20-2022

Reviewed __________

Revised ____________

USDA Child Nutrition Programs in Iowa

Procedures for Handling a Civil Rights Complaint 

1. Civil rights complaints related to the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Afterschool Care Snack Program, Summer Food Service Program, Seamless Summer Option, or Child and Adult Care Food Program are written or verbal allegations of discrimination based on USDA protected classes of race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability.
    
2. Any person claiming discrimination has a right to file a complaint within 180 days of the alleged discrimination. See below for additional Iowa Civil Rights information. A civil rights complaint based on the protected classes listed in #1 above must be forwarded to the address on the nondiscrimination statement.
    
3. All complaints, whether written or verbal, must be accepted by the School Food Authority (SFA)/Sponsor/Organization and forwarded to USDA at the address or link on the nondiscrimination statement within 5 calendar days of receipt. An anonymous complaint should be handled the same way as any other. Complaint forms may be developed, but their use cannot be required. If the complainant makes the allegations verbally or in a telephone conversation and is reluctant or refuses to put them in writing, the person who handles the complaint must document the description of the complaint.
    
4. There must be enough information to identify the agency or individual toward which the complaint is directed and indicate the possibility of a violation. Every effort should be made to obtain at least the following information:
     
   • Name, address and telephone number or other means of contacting the complainant;
   • The specific location and name of the organization delivering the program service or benefit;
   • The nature of the incident(s) or action(s) that led the complainant to feel there was discrimination;
   • The basis on which the complainant feels discrimination occurred (race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability);
   • The names, titles, and addresses of people who may have knowledge of the discriminatory action(s); and
   • The date(s) when the alleged discriminatory action(s) occurred or, if continuing, the duration of such action(s).
5. USDA is the cognizant agency for the Child Nutrition Programs listed and therefore is the first contact for the six protected classes listed in #1 above, for complaints received within 180 days. Civil rights complaints must be submitted to the USDA Office of Civil Rights within five calendar days of receipt and no later than 180 days of the discriminatory act. The link for submission of a complaint is: program.intake@usda.gov
    
6. In Iowa, protected classes also include sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or creed and complaints can be filed up to 300 days of occurrence. The address for Iowa complaints is: Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office building, 400 E. 14th St. Des Moines, IA 50319- 1004; phone number 515-281-4121, 800-457-4416; website: https://icrc.iowa.gov/.

Bureau of Nutrition and Health, IDOE, 12/2021 

I.C. Iowa Code	Description
Iowa Code  § 283A	School Meal Programs
I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code	Description
281 I.A.C. 58	Education - Breakfast and Lunch Program
U.S.C - United States Code	Description
42 U.S.C. §§ 1751	Public Health - School Lunch Program

Cross References

Code	Description
710.02	Free or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility
710.03	Vending Machines
710.04	Meal Charges

 

Approved 06-20-2022

Reviewed _________

Revised ___________

Students enrolled and attending school in the school district, who are unable to afford the special milk program, the cost or a portion of the cost of the school lunch, breakfast
and supplemental foods, will be provided the school food program services at no cost or at a reduced cost.

It is the responsibility of the building principal to determine if a student qualifies for free or reduced cost school food services.  Students, whom the principal believes are
improperly nourished, will not be denied the school food program services simply because the paperwork has not been completed.

Employees, students and others will be required to purchase meals consumed.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations for implementing this policy.

 

 

Legal Reference:  42 U.S.C. §§ 1751 et seq. (2004).
                                       7 C.F.R. Pt. 210 et seq. (2004).
                                       Iowa Code ch. 283A (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 58.

Cross Reference:  710       School Food Services

Approved    4-16-12                              
Reviewed                                                                               
Revised                   

 

Food served or purchased by students during the school day and food served or purchased for other than special circumstances is approved by the superintendent.  Vending
machines in the school building are the responsibility of the building principal.  Purchases from the vending machines, other than juice, water, or dairy machines, will not be
made during the lunch periods.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations for the use of vending machines and other sales of food to students.

 

 

Legal Reference:  42 U.S.C. §§ 1751 et seq. (2004).
                                       7 C.F.R. Pt. 210 et seq. (2004).
                                       Iowa Code ch. 283A (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 58.

Cross Reference:  504.5    Student Fund Raising
                                       710       School Food Services

Approved    4-16-12                              
Reviewed                                                                               
Revised