Nutritional Services
The SBSD Nutritional Services department operates the Offer versus Serve meal pattern of the USDA’s National School Breakfast and Lunch programs. The state of Vermont offers Universal School Meals free of charge to any student (pre-K through 12th grade) that takes the required components to meet the USDA guidelines for a Free reimbursable meal.
The USDA only reimburses us for a complete reimbursable meal based on their meal pattern guidelines. Individual items such as a piece of fruit for a snack, or just milk or juice for breakfast do not meet the reimbursable meal guidelines and those items must be paid for.
Offer versus Serve (OVS) allows students to decline foods they do not want to eat. All five components must be offered in the minimum required quantities but, under OVS, students have the option to select a minimum of three components from the five offered at lunch or three food items from the four offered at breakfast. To make a FREE reimbursable meal, at least one of the component/items the student takes must be at least a ½ cup of fruits or vegetables.
Offer vs Serve at Lunch
At lunch, schools must offer students all five required food components in at least the minimum required amounts as outlined in the NSLP meal pattern guidelines. The components offered at lunch are: meats/meat alternates; grains; fruit; vegetables; and fluid milk. Under OVS, to make a reimbursable meal, a student must take at least three components in the required serving sizes. One of those three components must be at least ½ cup from either the fruit or vegetable component.
Offer vs Serve at Breakfast
At breakfast, schools must offer students all three required food components in at least the minimum required amounts as outlined in the NSBP meal pattern guidelines. The components offered at breakfast are: grains (with optional meats/meat alternates allowed); juice/fruit/vegetable; and milk. Under OVS, a student must be offered at least four food items and must select at least three food items, one of those items must be ½ cup of fruit or vegetables.
Thank you for your time, please reach out if you have additional questions or need further clarification.
Rhonda Ketner, Nutritional Services Director, South Burlington School District
The Nutritional services department is vital to our school's mission. Every day strive to make a positive impact on students' lives by providing nutritious meals that fuel their learning and growth.
This school year, we will continue to focus on increasing the amount of local Vermont products availble to our students and staff as well as delivering high-quality meals that meet the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines. We will maintain our commitment to food safety and customer service excellence, ensuring that every meal is served with care and a smile.
We look forward to serving you
Menus
Menus are subject to change without notice due to product availability, staffing or school closures. The daily menu on the SBSD APP for your students' school is the most accurate.
Our Mission
The Mission of the Nutritional Services Department is to contribute to the success of the District
and the attainment of the District Ends policy by:
Ensuring that all students to have access to nutritious meals in an efficient, effective, and pleasant manner.
Maintaining the self-esteem of all (students, staff, parents/guardians, and greater school community members)
Setting and modeling appropriate levels of behavior for oneself, coworkers, and students.
Conveying a positive, service-oriented, problem-solving approach to others.
Following policies, procedures, and protocols of the District, the State, and USDA nutrition-related regulations.
USDA Non Discrimination Statement
English Version
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation) disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
Spanish Version
De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, credo religioso, discapacidad, edad, creencias políticas, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA.
Las personas con discapacidades que necesiten medios alternativos para la comunicación de la información del programa (por ejemplo, sistema Braille, letras grandes, cintas de audio, lenguaje de señas americano, etc.), deben ponerse en contacto con la agencia (estatal o local) en la que solicitaron los beneficios. Las personas sordas, con dificultades de audición o con discapacidades del habla pueden comunicarse con el USDA por medio del Federal Relay Service [Servicio Federal de Retransmisión] llamando al (800) 877-8339. Además, la información del programa se puede proporcionar en otros idiomas.
Para presentar una denuncia de discriminación, complete el Formulario de Denuncia de Discriminación del Programa del USDA, (AD-3027) que está disponible en línea en: How to File a Complaint. y en cualquier oficina del USDA, o bien escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en la carta toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de denuncia, llame al (866) 632-9992. Haga llegar su formulario lleno o carta al USDA por:
correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;fax: (202) 690-7442; o
correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov.
Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
Vermont Summer EBT Program
Summer EBT is a program that helps families get groceries during the summer break when school meals aren't available.
Many families will automatically get Summer EBT benefits if they already get other benefits. But some might need to apply. If your family already gets benefits like 3SquaresVT, you'll be enrolled in the Summer EBT program.
If your family isn't automatically enrolled but might be eligible, you can apply easily online when applications open in August.
If families qualify and already have an EBT card, their Summer EBT benefits will be added to it. If they don't have a card but qualify, they'll receive a new card.
Families automatically enrolled will be notified by a letter in the mail in July.
Families that qualify will receive $120 per eligible child for healthy summer foods.
For additional information, frequesntly asked questions and contact information, please visit the State Website https://summerebt.vermont.gov/ or DCF’s Economic Services Division at 1-800-479-6151, option 7