Business & Non-Instructional Operations

3542.31-AR

 

FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS

 

A.      Purpose and Scope

To define and specify procedures for the implementation of the district free and reduced-price meal program

B.     General

1.      This is the implementing procedure to Board Policy 3542.31.

2.      The federal government revises and updates regulations and required procedures annually at the start of the school year.

3.      Suggestions or questions concerning this procedure should be directed to the Supervisor of Food Services.

C.     Forms Used and Additional References

1.      National School Lunch/Breakfast Program Policy Statement for Free and Reduced Meals

2.      Recertification of Policy Statement for Free and Reduced Meals

3.      Media Release

4.      Letter to Parent (English and Spanish)

5.      Application Form for Free and Reduced Price Meals (English and Spanish)

D.     Reports Required

Monthly and Quarterly Claims for Reimbursement to State Department of Education, Education Finance Division.

E.     Responsible Administrative Unit

Director of Food Services

F.      Approved by:

 

Kim Stallings

9/3/98

James O. Fleming

9/4/98

Responsible Division Head

Date

Superintendent

Date