You are here

702.5 - Vending Machines

Food served or purchased by students during the school day and food served or purchased for other than special circumstances will be approved by the superintendent [or designee] and will meet the criteria established by the USDA Smart Snacks guidelines.

Vending machines in the school buildings are the responsibility of the building principal. Purchases from the vending machines, other than juice/water machines, will not be made during meal periods and other times of the day as governed by the Policy 504.12 and the USDA Smart Snacks guidelines.

Money raised from vending machines in areas accessible by students will be used to support student programs.

Vending machines in staff lounges can be tied to the building’s pop fund and the money raised from the machine can be used to support staff-related social initiatives.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent [or designee] in conjunction with principals to develop administrative regulations regarding the use of vending machines and other sales of food to students.


Adopted: 4/99
Reviewed: 9/11; 11/13; 4/15; 11/18; 9/21; 2/24
Revised: 10/10; 10/12; 4/16
Related Policy: 504.12
Legal Reference (Code of Iowa): 42 USC §§ 1751; 7 CFR Pt 210 ; 283A; 281 IAC 58
IASB Reference: 710.03