Jerome Joint School District No. 261

NONINSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS 8250

Guidelines for Food and Beverages Sales

This policy shall apply to all foods sold outside of reimbursable school meals, such as through vending

machines, cafeteria a la carte snack lines, fundraisers, school stores, etc.

All foods will adhere to Smart Snack regulations, unless approved by as Food Service Director an

exemption. The District encourages the use of nutrient dense foods for all school functions and activities.

Nutrient dense foods are those foods that provide students with calories rich in the nutrient content

needed to be healthy. At any school function (parties, celebrations, feasts, sporting events, etc.) healthy

food choice options should be available.

Elementary Schools

The school food service program will approve and provide all food and beverage sales to students in

elementary schools. Given young children's limited nutrition skills, food in elementary schools should be

sold as balanced meals. If available, foods and beverages sold individually should be limited to low-fat

and non-fat milk, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

Middle/Junior High and High Schools

In middle/junior high and high schools, all foods and beverages sold individually outside the reimbursable

school meal programs (including those sold through a la carte [snack] lines, vending machines, student

stores, or fundraising activities) during the school day will meet the nutrition standards found in the Smart

Snacks in Schools regulations.

Vending Machines

The Board of Trustees has determined that there shall be no installations of vending machines except as

approved by the Superintendent. The Superintendent will have the authority to determine whether such

machines may be installed, where they will be placed, and during which hours they might be used. All

revenue produced from this source shall be deposited in the designated activity fund as approved by the

Board. Revenues may be spent only on those purposes for which general revenue may be expended.

All vending sales shall comply with the standards of the Smart Snacks in Schools regulations and

documentation of compliance shall be retained.

Snacks

Snacks served during the school day or in after-school care or enrichment programs will make a positive

contribution to children's diets and health, with an emphasis on serving fruits and vegetables as the

primary snacks and water as the primary beverage and will meet the standards of the Smart Snacks in

Schools regulations. Schools will assess if and when to offer snacks based on timing of school meals,

children's nutritional needs, children's ages, and other considerations. The District will disseminate a list

of healthful snack items to teachers, after- school program personnel, and parents. The District will also

use the Smart Snacks calculator.

If eligible, schools that provide snacks through after-school programs will pursue receiving

reimbursements through the National School Lunch Program.

Fundraising Activities and Concessions

Any fundraising requires administrative approval and will be tracked by school site.

Any food items sold at the school site during the school day, defined as from midnight until a half-hour

after the end of the instructional day, and intended for consumption there, must meet the requirements

of the Smart Snacks in Schools regulations, except for exempt fundraisers. The number of exempt

fundraisers held annually may not exceed the number established by the Idaho State Department of

Education unless special permission is granted by the State Department of Education.

Any fundraising activities that involve foods not intended for consumption in schools, such as the sale of

cookie dough or frozen pizza outside of school, shall also be exempt.

Foods sold at exempt fundraisers may not be sold in competition with school meals in the food service

area during any meal service. To create a school environment that supports the promotion of healthy

food and beverage choices for children, it is important to consider all venues where food and beverages

are consumed or sold. The following recommendations are made to promote healthy choices for children

related to fund-raising activities supported by the school:

1. Offer only non-food items that raise funds such as books, gift wrap, candles, plants, flowers,

school promotional items, etc.; and

2. Whenever food and beverages are sold that raise funds for the school through fundraisers

exempted as outlined above, include healthy food choices as well.

Organizations operating concessions at school functions should include healthy food choices in their

offerings. It is recommended that groups market these healthy options at a lower price to encourage

selection by students. If these foods and beverages are consumed on school grounds, during the school

day, and are not exempt fundraisers, they must comply with the Smart Snacks in Schools regulations.

School-Sponsored Events

Foods and beverages sold at school-sponsored events during the school day, from midnight until a half-

hour after the end of the instructional day, and held on school grounds (such as, but not limited to,

athletic events, dances, or performances) will meet the nutrition standards outlined in the Smart Snacks

in Schools regulations, unless they are exempt fundraisers as described above. However, the Smart

Snacks in Schools standards do not apply to items sold during non-school hours.

Cross Reference: 3420 Student Fund Raising Activities

Legal Reference: 7 CFR Part 210 & 220 Nutrition School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs:

Final Rule

Other Reference: http://www.sde.idaho.gov/cnp/sch-mp/snacks.html

Policy History:

Adopted on: 02/28/2017

Revised on: 05/25/2021