The Wellsville School District Food Service Dept. would like
to remind all parents and guardians of the new cafeteria policy adopted. It is
regarding the cap put on the number of lunches charged to student accounts. At the July BOE meeting a resolution was approved
setting the maximum of lunches that can be charged at five for adults and three
for students. The new policy is
effective with the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year.
In a recent mailing the department issued a reminder of this
new policy. That cap is set at $10.25
for students in grades K through 8 and $6.15 for students in grades 9 through
12. Once the accounts reach that amount
they will be given an alternative meal that meets government nutritional
requirements or they may bring a lunch from home. No a la carte selections will be permitted
with the alternative meal. “If they
choose an alternative meal it will be charged to their account. This option will be available until your
child’s account balance is paid in full” so states the reminder.
When adopting this new policy at the July meeting it was noted
that some children were charging their lunches and using the cash given to them
by their parents and guardians for other things. Many parents were caught unawares that accounts
had been built up by the students. Any
questions on the new policy can be directed to the Food Service Director Mrs.
Coleen Wickham by calling 330-532-1319 – extension 1114.
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1 comment:
Does anyone know what percentage of students in the school are on assistance programs, reduced or free lunches? A few years ago I heard it was 70%. if that is the case then a small number of families are actually paying for their Childs lunch out of pocket. And looks as if those who pay better not get in a pinch financially because their child will be penalized indirectly for this. Not sure what the schools idea of a nutritional lunch is. I heard a program like this was implemented in Harrison County awhile back. The meal was a carton of milk and cheese sandwich. As for students using money given for other things, parents can probably pay into the lunch account so there is a credit there.
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