702 KAR 6:010. Local responsibilities.

      RELATES TO: KRS 156.010, 156.031, 156.035, 42 U.S.C. 1751-1769b, 42 U.S.C. 1771-1789

      STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 156.031, 156.035, 156.070

      NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: This administrative regulation is promulgated under the authority of the State Board for Elementary and Secondary Education's mandate to implement federal education assistance programs and is needed to carry out the Congressional intent of the National School Lunch Act of 1946, the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and all amendments thereto. Also, it holds a local agency accountable for its program. Reconsideration and refiling of this administrative regulation is required pursuant to KRS 156.031.

      Section 1. The operation of all school food service programs in the public, private, parochial and state schools shall be the responsibility of the local board of education or the governing body of the schools.

      Section 2. Rules and administrative regulations shall be developed by local governing bodies regarding the employment, dismissal, promotion, work assignments, emergency leave, sick leave, vacation leave, retirement, insurance, workmen's compensation and salary schedules providing at least minimum wage in accordance with minimum wage laws.

      Section 3. Rules and administrative regulations shall be developed by local governing bodies regarding purchasing food and equipment, cost of meals, storage and sanitation, and financial accounting and safeguarding of funds. These rules shall be in compliance with applicable local, state or federal laws, and regulations. (Recodified from 703 KAR 1:010, 10-5-84; Am. 16 Ky.R. 1252; eff. 2-3-90; 17 Ky.R. 2040; eff. 2-7-91.)