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S UPPLEMENTAL S CHEDULES S ECTION 3Books, PeriodicalsThese items include books, periodicals, and other publications that can be used in the operation or management of theschool foodservice program.SubscriptionsThis item refers to the costs of subscriptions to business, professional, and technical periodicals that are applicable to theschool foodservice program.Professional DuesThe costs of memberships in business, technical, and professional organizations are recorded under this line item.Nutrition EducationThis item is for the costs of conducting or promoting nutrition education in the school district.Staff Development Activities/TrainingThe costs associated with training activities provided for employee development by the school district are included underthis category. Costs for training provided by outside vendors not on the payroll of the school district should be reportedunder Purchased Professional Services.Professional Conferences/MeetingsThis category is for the costs of meetings and conferences where the primary purpose is the dissemination of technicalinformation, including meals, transportation, rental of meeting facilities, and other incidental costs.In-District TravelExpenses for local travel (mileage) within the school district are recorded under this line item. Other expenses may includevisits to schools and business-related trips to banks, etc.MarketingThis item is for the costs of improving customer satisfaction with the school nutrition program. Included are promotions,point of sale decor, advertising, publicity, customer satisfaction surveys, etc.RecruitmentCosts related to attracting applicants for vacancies within the school foodservice operation are recorded under this line item.OtherOther miscellaneous costs that are not accounted for in any of the previously discussed items are included in this category.61N ATIONAL F OOD S ERVICE M ANAGEMENT I NSTITUTE