CACFP is overseen by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Each state approves and monitors participating organizations to ensure the program runs properly.

• Sponsoring organizations provide support, training, and monitoring to day care homes and centers.
• Day care homes must participate through a sponsoring organization.
• Independent centers can participate directly under the state agency.

The following individuals may receive meals through CACFP:

• Children under age 13
• Migrant children under age 16
• Children and youth under age 19 in afterschool programs located in low-income areas
• Children and youth under age 19 living in homeless shelters
• Adults who are impaired or over age 60 and enrolled in adult day care

CACFP meals follow USDA nutrition standards:

• Breakfast: Milk, fruits or vegetables, and grains
• Lunch and Supper: Milk, grains, meat or other proteins, fruits, and vegetables
• Snacks: Two different components from milk, fruits, vegetables, grains, or meat/protein

Several types of facilities participate in CACFP, including:

• Child Care Centers: Licensed child care centers and Head Start programs
• Outside-School-Hours Care Centers: Before- and after-school programs for school-age children
• Family Day Care Homes: Licensed child care providers in private homes
• "At-Risk" Afterschool Care Programs: Learning centers in low-income areas
• Emergency Shelters: Shelters for homeless, runaway, or domestic violence survivors
• Adult Day Care Centers: Licensed facilities for adults over 60 or individuals with impairments

Neosho School District is a sponsor of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services’ (FNS) Child Nutrition Programs, including the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Special Milk Program (SMP), and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The Neosho School District provides benefits to all eligible individuals without discrimination in accordance with Federal civil right laws and USDA policy, as governed by FNS Instruction 113-1. 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, age, sex and disability.

Program participants who feel they have been discriminated against while participating in the Child Nutrition Programs, including during the serving of meals, will be instructed to contact Carole McDaniel, Food Service Administrative Assistant, at 417-451-8600 ext. 1112 for procedures to voice their complaint. All complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, either written or verbal, must be processed within the established time frames.

Right to File

Any person or representative alleging discrimination based on a prohibited basis has the right to file a complaint within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory action. Only the Secretary of Agriculture may extend this time under special circumstances. The complainant must be advised of confidential and Privacy Act applications. The Food Service Administrative Assistant will not attempt to resolve the complaint themselves, without first providing the complainant with information on how they can file a complaint.

Forms

The Food Service Administrative Assistant will provide, all persons wishing to file a complaint, instructions on where to obtain the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form online or where they can obtain a hard copy. However, use of this form will not be prerequisite for acceptance of the complaint.

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 845-6136; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish) for assistance in filing a complaint.

Filing a Complaint

The Food Service Administrative Assistant will provide instruction to the complainant on where to forward the completed USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form By:

• Mail: 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

   

   

• Fax: (202) 690-7442; or

   

   

• Email: program.intake@usda.gov

   

   

Verbal Complaints

In the event a complainant wishes to make the allegations verbally or in person and refuses or is not inclined to place such allegations in writing, the Food Service Administrative Assistant will write up the elements of the complaint for the complainant utilizing the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form.

Acceptance of Written or Verbal

All complaints received by the Food Service Administrative Assistant, written or verbal, will be forwarded to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OCR). Anonymous complaints will be handled as any other complaints, to the extent feasible, based on available information. Complaints will be forwarded to OCR via:

• Mail: 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C 20250-9410;

   

   

• Fax: (202) 690-7442; or

   

   

• Email: program.intake@usda.gov.

   

   

State Agency Notification

If the Food Service Administrative Assistant is notified that a program participant has filed a Civil Rights complaint or they have filed a complaint on behalf of a program participant, they will notify their Nutrition Program Specialist at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The Food Service Administrative Assistant will provide information as requested by the DESE during the OCR investigation of the complaint.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

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: USDA Website, 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.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language) should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, available online at:

USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form

Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form

The form can also be obtained from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter that includes the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a detailed description of the alleged discriminatory action.

The completed form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

• Mail:
  U.S. Department of Agriculture
  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
  1400 Independence Avenue, SW
  Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

• Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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Policy Assessment: Neosho School District Wellness Policy (4/2026)
District: NEOSHO
Congratulations! You have completed the WellSAT Policy Assessment. You can see your Policy scores for each item below. Please note if you are missing any of the federal requirements in Section 1. Items with a rating of "0" (item not addressed in the policy) or "1" (weak statement addressing the item) can be improved by referring to the links at wellsat.org/resources.

Section 1. Federal Requirements
FR1 - Includes goals for nutrition education that are designed to promote student wellness. 2
FR2 - Assures compliance with USDA nutrition standards for reimbursable school meals. 1
FR3 - District takes steps to protect the privacy of students who qualify for free or reduced priced meals. 0
FR4 - Free drinking water is available during meals. 2
FR5 - Ensures annual training for food and nutrition services staff in accordance with USDA Professional Standards. 0
FR6 - Addresses compliance with USDA nutrition standards (Smart Snacks) for all food and beverages sold to students during the school day. 1
FR7 - Regulates food and beverages sold in a la carte. 1
FR8 - Regulates food and beverages sold in vending machines. 0
FR9 - Regulates food and beverages sold in school stores. 0
FR10 - Addresses fundraising with food to be consumed during the school day. 1
FR11 - Regulates food and beverages served at class parties and other school celebrations in elementary schools. Use N/A if no elementary schools in district. 1
FR12 - Restricts marketing on the school campus during the school day to only those foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks standards. 2
FR13 - Addresses how all relevant groups will participate. 2
FR14 - Identifies the officials responsible for compliance with all components of the local wellness policy in each school. 2
FR15 - Addresses making the wellness policy available to the public. 2
FR16 - Addresses the assessment of district implementation of the local wellness policy at least once every three years. 2
FR17 - Addresses making triennial assessment results available to the public and specifies what will be included. 2
FR18 - Addresses a plan for updating policy based on results of the triennial assessment. 2

Section 2. Nutrition Environment and Services
NES1 - Addresses access to the USDA School Breakfast Program. 1
NES2 - Addresses how to handle feeding children with unpaid meal balances without stigmatizing them. 0
NES3 - Specifies how families are provided information about determining eligibility for free/reduced price meals. 0
NES4 - Specifies strategies to increase participation in school meal programs. 1
NES5 - Specifies marketing to promote healthy food and beverage choices. 2
NES6 - Addresses the amount of "seat time" students have to eat school meals. 2
NES7 - Addresses purchasing local foods for the school meals program. 2
NES8 - USDA Smart Snack standards are easily accessed in the policy. 2
NES9 - Exemptions for infrequent school-sponsored fundraisers. 2
NES10 - Addresses foods and beverages containing caffeine at the high school level. 0
NES11 - Addresses nutrition standards for all foods and beverages served (not sold) to students after the school day, including before and aftercare on school grounds, clubs, and after school programming. 0
NES12 - Addresses nutrition standards for all foods and beverages sold (not served) to students after the school day, including before and aftercare on school grounds, clubs, and after school programming. 0
NES13 - Addresses food not being used as a reward. 2
NES14 - Addresses availability of free drinking water throughout the school day. 2

Section 3. Nutrition Education
NE1 - Nutrition education teaches skills that are behavior focused, interactive, and/or participatory. 2
NE2 - All elementary school students receive sequential and comprehensive nutrition education. 2
NE3 - All middle school students receive sequential and comprehensive nutrition education. 2
NE4 - All high school students receive sequential and comprehensive nutrition education. 2
NE5 - Nutrition education is integrated into other subjects beyond health education. 2
NE6 - Links nutrition education with the food environment. 2
NE7 - Nutrition education addresses agriculture and the food system. 2

Section 4. Physical Education and Physical Activity
PEPA1 - There is a written physical education curriculum for grades K-12. 2
PEPA2 - The written physical education curriculum for each grade is aligned with national and/or state physical education standards. 2
PEPA3 - Physical education promotes a physically active lifestyle. 2
PEPA4 - Addresses time per week of physical education instruction for all elementary school students. 2
PEPA5 - Addresses time per week of physical education instruction for all middle school students. 2
PEPA6 - Addresses time per week of physical education instruction for all high school students. 2
PEPA7 - Addresses qualifications for physical education teachers for grades K-12. 0
PEPA8 - Addresses providing physical education training for physical education teachers. 2
PEPA9 - Addresses physical education exemption requirements for all students. 1
PEPA10 - Addresses physical education substitution for all students. 1
PEPA11 - Addresses family and community engagement in physical activity opportunities at all schools. 2
PEPA12 - Addresses before and after school physical activity for all students including clubs, intramural, interscholastic opportunities. 2
PEPA13 - Addresses recess for all elementary school students. 1
PEPA14 - Addresses physical activity breaks during school. 2
PEPA15 - Joint or shared-use agreements for physical activity participation at all schools. 1
PEPA16 - District addresses active transport (Safe Routes to School) for all K-12 students who live within walkable/bikeable distance. 2
PEPA17 - Addresses using physical activity as a reward. 0
PEPA18 - Addresses physical activity not being used as a punishment. 2
PEPA19 - Addresses physical activity not being withheld as a punishment. 2

Section 5. Employee Wellness
EW1 - Addresses strategies to support employee wellness. 2
EW2 - Encourages staff to model healthy eating and physical activity behaviors. 2

Section 6. Integration and Coordination
IC1 - Addresses the establishment of an ongoing district wellness committee. 2
IC2 - Addresses the establishment of an ongoing school building-level wellness committee. 2

Overall District Policy Score
Total Comprehensiveness District Score: 89
Total Strength District Score: 78