Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to maintain consistent meal account procedures throughout the District. Unpaid charges place a financial strain on District finances. The Food Service Department is responsible for maintaining food charge records and for notifying the District’s accounting department of outstanding balances.
Administration
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Students will be allowed to charge a maximum of ten ($10.00) dollars.
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These meals will include only the menu items of the reimbursable meal.
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After the balance exceeds ten ($10.00) dollars, the student may be given a designated menu alternate.
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No charges will be allowed for ala carte foods and beverages.
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Parents/guardians of students with negative balances will be contacted electronically, by correspondence, by phone call by the school principal, school secretary, or designee.
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On May 15 annually all charging will be cut off.
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Parents/guardians will be sent a written request for “payment in full.”
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All charges not paid before the end of the school year will be carried forward into the next school year.
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Graduating seniors must pay all charges in full.Failure to do so may result in the delinquent student being denied participation in graduation ceremonies.
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If a financial hardship is suspected, families will be encouraged to apply for free/reduced meals at any time during the school year.
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Each building principal will send a letter to all parents on or before the first day of school notifying them of the requirements of this policy. This policy will also be published on the District’s website.
