Child nutrition

School meals will be available to all students, including those attending school in-person and those learning remotely at home.

Meals onsite
For students onsite, breakfast and lunch will be available to students in settings that maintain appropriate social distancing between students. Students do not need to wear face coverings when seated and eating so long as they are appropriately socially distanced. 

The district will ensure social distancing between individuals while eating in the school cafeteria. If not feasible, meals may be served in alternate areas (e.g., classrooms) or in staggered meal periods to ensure social distancing and proper cleaning and disinfection between students.

The sharing of food and beverages (e.g., buffet-style meals, family-style meals, snacks) is prohibited, unless individuals are members of the same household. Adequate space will be reserved for students, faculty, and staff to observe social distancing while eating meals.

Food service plans shall be detailed in each school’s building reopening plan.

Students with known food allergies or dietary restrictions shall be accommodated as needed to ensure their safety and well-being.

Kitchens, food preparation areas, food service areas, and cafeterias/classrooms will be cleaned and sanitized to the standards recommended by the Department of Health and/or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The district will comply fully with the state’s Child Nutrition requirements.

Meals offsite/remote
Students learning remotely will have access to meals via one of two methods:

1. Grab-and-Go Meals consisting of a lunch and the next day’s breakfast will be available daily from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at each school.

2. Families receiving “backpack program” food may continue to pick up food once each week.  Schedules for the backpack program are available by contacting our Student Services office.