# EFBA - Menu Development/Options - Offer vs. Serve Lunch Concept

File: EFBA

MENU DEVELOPMENT/OPTIONS - OFFER VS. SERVE LUNCH CONCEPT

The “Offer vs. Serve Option” is designed to be more economical for the school unit and result in less waste.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All lunches offered must contain five food items, but students have the freedom of choice in selecting the three, four or five items they intend to consume.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They may refuse up to two items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All breakfasts offered must contain four food items, but students have the freedom to refuse one food item.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Students must select either a ½ cup of fruit or vegetable with each meal.

The Offer vs. Serve concept shall be implemented in the Regional School Unit 1 schools.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Superintendent/designee shall be responsible for implementing appropriate administrative procedures and communications to carry out this policy in conformance with state and federal regulations and applicable Board policies.

Adopted:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>November 25, 2024

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