6500 -CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS
All schools shall participate in the National Child Nutrition Program, under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Public Instruction, Division of Child Nutrition. All programs shall be operated in accordance with federal guidelines established by the Child Nutrition Division of the United States Department of Agriculture, state guidelines established by the State Department of Public Instruction and local guidelines established by Board policy.
Banking, recordkeeping, budgeting, and accounting for the food services program, shall be conducted in accordance with generally accepted practices and procedures, as dictated by the School Budget and Fiscal Control Act and in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
The school system's food services program will comply with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations to establish and maintain high standards of safety and sanitation.
Only school employees, personnel on official business with the school system, and local patrons on invitation shall be allowed to purchase meals prepared in conjunction with the school system's food services program. The adult price will be charged to all adult consumers.
Legal Reference: G.S.115C-47(7), -47(22), -263, -264, -422 to -452; National School Lunch Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 1751, et seq.; Child Nutrition Act of 1966, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 1771, et seq.; 16 NCAC 6H.0004
Adopted Effective: July 1, 1999
