This guide was developed for fiscal policy team members to familiarize them with district policies, processes, available data, mandated responsibilities, and other requirements essential to federal and state funded school nutrition program operations. The guide is divided into nine sections: (1) organization and administration; (2) human resources management; (3) nutrition and health; (4) meal planning; (5) purchasing, storage, and distribution; (6) financial management; (7) marketing and promotion; (8) sanitation and safety; and (9) facilities and equipment. Each section contains an introductory statement, a school nutrition goal, and one or more standards that serve as reference points against which current district practices may be assessed. (JD)
Abstract: Six months' data was collected from local operating EFNEP units in States and reported to the Federal office on a systematic schedule. The data included demographic and behavior change information collected by paraprofessional teachers on program participants. The analysis of this data was used to monitor the progress of accomplishment toward the program goal and to make adminstrative decisions related to program directions.