DESCRIPTOR TERM:

FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT

 CODE:

EE-2
(Also GCBA)
ADOPTION DATE:

APRIL 19, 1991

 REVISION:

STATE BOARD POLICY

EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR
SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS

 INTRODUCTION

In order to provide a menu planning system that ensures the food served at school meets the nutrition objectives for the nation as outlined in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, as revised November, 1990, and the Healthy People 2000 objectives, the State Department of Education is authorized to create the following educational standards for food service staff in the public school districts of this state beginning with the 1992-93 school year:

QUALIFICATIONS
The following qualifications shall be established: a high school diploma, six (6) college level hours of food and nutrition or food systems management, and six (6) college level hours of educational administration, business management, or accounting.  Food Service Administrator II: a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four year college or university including a minimum of nine (9) hours food and nutrition or food systems management, and six hours or educational administration, business management or accounting. Food Service Administrator III: a master's degree from an accredited four year college or university including a minimum of twelve (12) hours food and nutrition or food systems management, and six (6) hours of educational administration, business management or accounting. Food Service Administrator IV: a specialist or doctorate degree from an accredited four year college or university including a minimum of 15 hours of food and nutrition or food systems management, and nine (9) hours of educational administration, business management, or accounting. ADMINISTRATION

This process shall be administered through the State Department of Education, Bureau of Child Nutrition.

 INITIAL PROCESS

The implementation process shall be as follows:
 


Building Level Manager


 


Any building level manager who has been satisfactorily performing in that position, as June 30, 1992, and does not meet the minimum qualifications for that position will be granted a provisional certificate upon the recommendation of the local Superintendent of Education. An incumbent will be required to meet the minimum requirements prior to July 1, 1996.

Any newly appointed Building Level Manager employed after July 1, 1992, shall meet the minimum requirements of the Building Level Manager. In the event a special need arises and written justification is submitted, a one year provisional certificate may be granted. The minimum requirements must be met within the first twelve months of employment.
 


 Food Service Administrator


 


Any Food Service Administrator who has been satisfactorily performing in that position on or before June 30, 1992, and does not meet the minimum requirements for Level I certification will be approved as Food Service Administrator Level I upon the recommendation of the local Superintendent of Education. An incumbent will be required to complete the specified course work by July 1, 1996.

 Any newly appointed Food Service Administrator employed after July 1, 1992, shall meet the minimum requirements for a Level II Food Service Administrator. In the event a special need arises the superintendent of the local district may request a one year provisional certificate for an individual. In order for an individual to obtain this provisional certificate, proof must be provided that the minimum requirements can be met within twelve (12) months of employment.

CONTINUING TRAINING

The continuing training requirements passed by the State Board of Education in 1953 shall remain in place. In summary, that policy requires that Building Level Managers and Food Service Administrators attend a twenty-four (24) clock-hour course during the first year of employment and complete an additional twenty-four (24) clock-hours every three years. The twenty-four clock-hours are obtained by attending a course designed by the Bureau of Child Nutrition based on current program needs.

RULE AND REGULATION AUTHORITY

The State Department of Education is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement this policy.
 

Next Page