Specifications include, but are not limited to: The successful FSMC shall conduct the food service program in a manner which best fulfills the following program objectives. The FSMC may submit proposals with value-added features directly related to supporting a program objective. The FSMC must clearly state any value added feature and its relation to a specific program objective. D.1. To provide appealing and nutritionally sound meals, compliant with all USDA regulations including all aspects of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 and an a la carte program for students as economical as possible. In order to offer a la carte food service, the FSMC must also offer free, reduced price and full price reimbursable meals to all eligible children (according to eligibility). D.2. To promote nutritional awareness and interface with the SFA’s academic and instructional programs in health and nutrition. D.3. To increase participation at all levels of the program by improving food quality; effectively maintaining equipment and facilities; engaging students, parents, and the school community in the food service program; planning and implementing successful menus and menu variation; and implementing effective marketing techniques. D.4. To provide a management staff and structure, with the necessary expertise to ensure that the school food program is consistently of the highest quality and held in positive regard by students, staff and the public. D.5. To establish a formal structure to routinely and continuously gather input from students, staff, the public and food service employees to ensure the most effective and efficient operation possible. D.6. To establish and conduct management and staff training programs, which will ensure staff development, proper supervision, adherence to health code requirements, and consistent quality control both in production and service that meets or exceeds the USDA Professional Standards for Food Service Professionals. D.7. To provide a financial reporting system that meets federal and state requirements. D.8. To provide SFA Administration with monthly operating statements and information regarding the food service program. D.9. To support Connecticut’s Farm to School Program established in section 22-38d of the Connecticut General Statutes and Public Act No. 16-37 including the purchase of Connecticut-grown farm products.