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The end of the school year is one of the busiest and most important times for school nutrition programs. Between reimbursement claims, inventory management, staffing transitions, documentation organization, kitchen shutdown procedures, and summer meal preparation, there are countless operational and compliance responsibilities that must be completed before the school year officially comes to a close.
To help support schools through this process, we developed the End-of-Year Meal Program Closeout Guide, a new resource designed to help school nutrition teams stay organized, compliant, and prepared during the year-end transition period.
This handbook includes:
- Recommended end-of-year timelines
- Financial closeout guidance
- Inventory and kitchen shutdown procedures
- Documentation and audit readiness support
- Staffing and operational wrap-up guidance
- Summer meals transition planning
- Printable checklists for every major operational area
The resource also includes guidance tailored to different service models, including self-prep programs, vended meal programs, and Food Service Management Company (FSMC) operations.
While this handbook is especially valuable for schools partnering with SFWG for ongoing compliance and operational support, any school nutrition program can benefit from this resource if they are maintaining strong compliance practices throughout the school year. We hope this resource helps your team finish the school year strong and prepare confidently for the year ahead.
Need Additional Support?
If your school would like additional guidance navigating year-end closeout, compliance requirements, procurement, staffing transitions, or operational planning, contact School Food and Wellness Group for a free consultation. Our team is happy to discuss your program’s needs and identify ways we can help support your school nutrition operations.