Non-Traditional Point of Sale Request

Utilize this form when a school site does not have the ability to place the Point of Sale at the end of the serving line. Per regulations, meal counting and claiming can only occur when a student has a fully reimbursable meal. Meal pattern requirements, such as vegetable subgroups, must be offered before the POS.


Request Examples:

  • The salad bar is placed after the POS due to space and electrical outlets. Students at lunch are offered a meat and grain, counted at the POS, and then have access to the salad bar with the fruit and vegetable components. In this instance, sites must have a second person confirming that the student walks away with a fully reimbursable meal.
  • Students coming through the line are served a fully reimbursable meal. The site is not operating offer versus serve. Students are claimed at the POS. The vegetable subgroups are only offered on the salad bar, which is located after the POS.
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Please describe why an alternative point of sale model is needed at this school site (e.g. space limitation, positioning of salad bar, internet connectivity, etc.)

List the person(s) who will be responsible for ensuring students receive a reimbursable meal and will be trained on such.

Please provide your name.

Please provide your email.

The above individual(s) will be trained to ensure the meals served are reimbursable and the meal counting and claiming process is accurate. The names of all students who do not take a reimbursable meal will be noted and not claimed for reimbursement.

By checking this box, I certify that all information on this form is true and accurate, and I understand that this waiver is in effect for one year only, at which time I may apply to renew this waiver.