This helps programs reach their full potential to meet the needs of children. It also helps programs become financially secure, successfully marketed and well accepted in the school and community. All information stays within the school and will not be used by outside agencies for audit or compliance purposes. It is simply a tool to help schools review, monitor and improve the quality of their school nutrition program. There are no timelines or other requirements.
Schools can operate at their own pace.
You may want to use all of these sections or assess using only one of the sections at a time. If a school wants to do a self-assessment it would probably select those sections for which it performs the tasks. It is highly recommended for those who have computer capability. For those who do not have computer access, the paper copy is available. You will have a status report of how your school nutrition program complies with nutrition integrity standards.