Students enrolled and attending school in the school district who are unable to afford the the cost or a portion of the cost of a school lunch and breakfast may apply for free or reduced meal costs by filling out income eligibility applications for approval. The food service office will verify the application and determine if meals are at no cost or at a reduced cost.
Students enrolled and attending school in the school district who meet USDA eligibility guidelines will be provided the school nutrition program services at no cost or at a reduced price. The school district shall make reasonable efforts to prevent the overt identification of students who are eligible for free and reduced price meals.
The district shall at least twice annually notify all families of the availability, eligibility criteria, and application procedures for free or reduced price meals in accordance with state and federal law.
It is the responsibility of the Food Service Director to determine the eligibility of students for free or reduced price school nutrition programs, in accordance with criteria established by state and federal. If school personnel have knowledge of a student who is in need of free or reduced-priced meals, school personnel shall contact the Food Service Department. The school is encouraged to provide reimbursable meals to students who request reimbursable meals unless the students’ parent or guardian has specifically provided written direction to the school to withhold a meal from the student.
Employees will be required to pay for meals consumed.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations for implementing this policy.
*Adopted: 12/13/10
*Revised: 1/12/15
*Reviewed: 12/10/18
*Revised: 10/14/2024