Auburn School District



Auburn School District Child Nutrition Charging Policy2018The Child Nutrition Services program is federally funded and is fiscally accountable for taxpayer dollars used by the program. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to pay for student meals unless a free eligibility has been determined. The charging policy (outlined below) has been established to help assure each student eats lunch.Elementary and Middle School Students An elementary or middle school student who is without money in their account or comes to school without money for a school meal is allowed to charge up to $5.00.A reminder is given to elementary teachers to be sent home with the student when the child is short on funds. The parent/guardian is obligated to pay that money back. If a student exceeds the $5.00 negative balance the kitchen staff will notify both elementary and middle school Principal and or Counselor along with the Child Nutrition Director who will attempt to contact the parent/guardian.High School StudentsHigh school students who come to breakfast or lunch without funds or who have no money in their account may be allowed to charge up to $5.00. They will be reminded to bring money the next day. If a student exceeds the $5.00 negative balance the kitchen staff will notify the Principal and/or Counselors and the Child Nutrition Director who will attempt to contact the parent/guardian. Adults/Guests/Students not currently enrolled in the Auburn School DistrictAdults (staff members, guests, and/or parents/guardians) and/or students not currently enrolled in the Auburn School District do not have the option of charging.The Child Nutrition Services program aims to provide nutritious meals to Auburn School District students each and every school day. Students may receive breakfast and lunch at no cost if they qualify for free meals based on federal guidelines. Students who are waiting for paperwork to be processed and/or students who do not qualify for meal benefits may purchase meals at the regular price/paid rate. Parents/guardians must pay for meals, or send meals with their student, unless free or reduced-price meal benefits have been established. If a student qualifies for meal benefits, beginning on the effective date of eligibility the price of the student’s meals changes to either free or reduced-price. Eligibility is not retroactive. Eligibility is good for the current school year.In an effort to keep parents/guardians apprised of meal-account balances, we: have established an automated phone message system that generates weekly contact with the parent/guardian of students who owe $1.50 or more on their accountoffer an option for parents/guardians to set up notification (in their Skyward Family Access account) when their student’s balance is below $5send notices home with students, at the elementary level, when the student account becomes negativeThe District will make reasonable, discrete efforts to collect delinquent (overdue) unpaid meal charges, which is an allowable use of National School Food Service Account funds, and will coordinate communications with families to resolve the charges. Options may include collection agencies, small claims court, or any other collection method permitted by law and consistent with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.Studies show education is enhanced when students are well nourished. Please help us keep students healthy and happy. If you would like to donate to our in-need student account or have child nutrition questions please contact the Child Nutrition Services office by:Phone: (253) 931-4972E-mail: childnutrition@auburn.wednet.eduMail:ASD 408CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES1302 4TH ST SWAUBURN WA 98001 ASD NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENTAuburn School District complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not illegally discriminate on the basis of age; gender; race; color; creed; religion; national origin (including language); sex; sexual orientation including gender expression or identity; honorably discharged veteran or military status; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; the use of a trained dog guide or service animal; and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the district’s Title IX Officer and Section 504, ADA, and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator at 253-931-4932.In accordance with the Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, Etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. ?Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. ?Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: . and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. ?To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. ?Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) Mail: ?U.S. Department of Agriculture??????????????? Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights??????????????? 1400 Independence Avenue, SW??????????????? Washington, D.C. ?20250-9410;(2) Fax: ?(202) 690-7442; or(3) E-mail: ?program.intake@.This institution is an equal opportunity provider. ................
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