Policies

Meal Charging Policy

The Portsmouth School Department recognizes the importance of good nutrition and wants to take all reasonable steps to make sure students have access to school meals.

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Food Service Program

A Director of the Food Service Program shall be employed to be responsible for the operation of the Program under the direction of the Business Administrator. The Director shall be responsible for the compliance with all Federal, State and local rules, regulations and Board policies.

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School Nutrition

The Portsmouth School Department strives to create a healthy school nutrition environment in which all food and beverages on campus contribute to healthy eating patterns and support the health curriculum.

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JLCF Wellness

Portsmouth School District is committed to the optimal development of every student including promoting physical activity. This policy outlines the District’s approach to ensuring environments and opportunities for all students to practice healthy eating and physical activity behaviors throughout the school day.

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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.

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Procurement Procedures

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