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Free
and Reduced Lunch Applications
Applications for free or reduced prices breakfast and lunches will be mailed
out. A self-addressed, stamped envelope will be provided for the
return of the application forms. A new application is required each year. Additional copies are
available in the principals’ office or at the School Child Nutrition Office at 409 N.
Nance Street in Kyle. Instructions for these applications are included but if additional
assistance is required you may call 268-1336. Spanish versions of the application are also
available. All applications are processed on a first in first out basis. School Cafeteria
managers are notified immediately of changes. Prepayments or Ticket System
Hays CISD School Nutrition Service operates on a debit meal system. This means that
prepayment of meals can be taken in any increments. The prepayments in turn are applied to
purchases made in that account. Hays CISD promotes the use of the prepayment system to
insulate students from the possibility of forgetting breakfast or lunch money. State and
Federal regulations apply to the purchase of meal tickets or any prepayment so the
following rules apply:
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Prepayments are accepted every morning in the cafeteria. The cafeteria manager or
a designee will be available in the dining room for any prepayments before and during
breakfast. Regulations disallow us from accepting prepayments on the serving line, so
please do not present the cashier with your prepayments. If paying with a check please
provide student/s full name and ID number on the bottom of the check.
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Prepayment envelopes are available if parents prefer to send money. When using the
prepayment envelopes, take great care in filling out the student’s name (first &
last) and the amount of the prepayment and the student’s ID account number. This aids
in assuring prompt and accurate credit in the students account.
Charges
It is understood that from time to time parents or guardians may forget to send breakfast
or lunch money. After 5 days of charges
for elementary and 3 days of charges for middle and high schools,
the following will occur:
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Written notification will be sent home with the child. This notification will indicate
the amount owed.
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Any money received will be applied to outstanding balances first.
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In the event a child arrives and has a current balances of two prior unpaid charges, a
modified meal will be provided and additional charges will be disallowed until payment is
received.
Additional
Sales
The School Nutrition Service urges students to purchase only nutritionally sound meals
that are provided daily. In some situations we may offer extra items such as an extra
slice of pizza or ice cream on special occasions. Our cash registers are computerized and
have the capability of "locking out" students from such purchases. If you do not
wish your child/children to purchase extras, please contact the cafeteria manager and she
will put a "lock out" on your child's/children's account.
Outside Food
The School Nutrition Service goes to every extent to provide students with a variety of
options every day.
If the hot options are not a desirable option then we have provided a ready made sack
lunch. If your child brings his or her lunch from home, please ensure that it is comprised
of nutritionally sound choices. Because we are committed to providing healthy lunches, we
discourage parents from bringing fast food to school. Not only does fast food not fit into
the healthy food concept, it can also impact the moral of other students.
IN THE OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST/LUNCH PROGRAM, NO CHILD, WILL BE
DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BECAUSE OF RACE, SEX, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE OR HANDICAP. IF
YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE BEEN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST, WRITE IMMEDIATELY TO THE SECRETARY OF
AGRICULTURE, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20250.
Hays CISD Child Nutrition Office
409 North Nance
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-1336 |
