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Committee reviews new food-service policy, affirms CEP participation and USDA compliance
Summary
Staff recommended flexible language for a newly drafted food-service policy that reflects Richmond Community Schools’ district‑wide participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), USDA timing rules for vending/fundraisers, and monthly reconciliations; further review requested before first reading.
Richmond Community Schools’ policy committee reviewed a new food-service policy (8500) on Feb. 13 and discussed how the draft interacts with existing USDA, IDOE and district practices.
Operations staff explained the district participates district‑wide in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which currently provides free breakfast…
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