consistent with the Uniform Grant Guidance; 2 CFR 200. Food specifications shall be written in a manner to procure food products that meet the school meal pattern requirements.

### Smart Snacks Standards in School

All foods and beverages sold to students on campus during the school day (e.g., vending machines, DECA school stores, bake sales, and other school fundraisers) must meet USDA Smart Snacks standards. No food or drink items will be sold unless they have been approved by the principal or school official responsible for oversight of the Smart Snacks standards or, as designated in the wellness policy.

### Best Practices for Meal Service

The superintendent or designee will make reasonable efforts to ensure:

- • Student participation in the breakfast and lunch programs is encouraged;
- • Any student may eat in the school cafeteria or other designated place;
- • Schools provide varied and nutritious food choices consistent with the applicable school meal program guidelines;
- • Healthy foods are competitively priced;
- • Meal prices are conspicuously posted in each cafeteria or designated meal area;
- • Seating for meals is uncrowded and occurs in a pleasant and safe environment;
- • Supervision during mealtime is appropriate and rules for mealtime behavior are consistently enforced;
- • Implement recess before lunch;
- • Bus schedules allow students to arrive in time for participation in the School Breakfast Program;
- • Alternate breakfast service models are implemented so that students have access to breakfast meals; and
- • Community Eligibility Provision or Provision 2 Special Assistance Program is implemented in qualifying schools.

On testing days the district may provide free, nutritious meals to all students, including those who do not qualify for free or reduced priced federal school meal benefits. However, the district must use Non-federal funds to cover the cost of providing such meals.

### Water

To promote hydration, free, safe, and unflavored drinking water will be available to all students throughout the school day and throughout every school campus. The district will make drinking water available where school meals are served during mealtimes. In addition, students will be allowed to bring with them and carry throughout the day approved water bottles (filled only with water).

### Celebrations and Rewards

All foods offered on the school campus will meet or exceed the USDA Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards, including:

- • Foods brought for celebrations and parties. The district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas.
- • Classroom snacks brought by parents. The district will provide to parents a list of foods and beverages that meet Smart Snack nutrition standards.
- • Rewards and incentives. The district will provide teachers and other relevant school staff a list of alternative ways to reward children. Foods and beverages will not be used as a reward, or withheld as punishment for any reason, such as for performance or behavior.

### Fundraising

Foods and beverages that meet or exceed the USDA Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards may be sold through fundraisers on the school campus during the school day. The district will make available to parents and teachers a list of healthy fundraising ideas.

- • Schools will use only non-food fundraisers and encourage those promoting physical activity (such as walk-a-thons, Jump Rope for Heart, fun runs, etc.).