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Rethinking School Lunch Calculator (Page 1 of 3)Farm to Conclusions School Sample and Tools Recommendationsand ResourcesIntroductionTh is tool for financial analysis is designed to help you forecast the financial impact ofrethinking your food service models. Th e calculator contains several individual worksheetsthat track income and expense categories for a district of up to 15 schools, fromelementary through high school. The worksheets are optimized to support “fresh prep”,farm-to-school lunch programs that promote healthy outcomes for students and districts.Th is financial calculator is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended,and should not be construed, as a financial advisor or software budgeting application.Th e Center for Ecoliteracy and Bon Appétit Management Company does not providetechnical support or budget advice and you should consult with a professional businessadvisor about your individual circumstances.On the next page, find an example of the “Assumptions” spreadsheet, the first part of theFinancial Calculator. The full calculator also includes spreadsheets to enter Ops Revenue,Ops Management, Ops Labor, Ops Expense, District Overhead and Proforma,and includes a Help file as well. To download the tool to use in your own school lunchcalculations, please visit:http://www.ecoliteracy.org/programs/pdf/rethinking_calculator.zip174 Bearing Fruit: Farm to School Evaluation Resources and Recommendations