Meal Charge Policy and Payment Procedures
We believe that every child deserves access to nutritious meals to support their focus and learning throughout the school day. The following procedures are in place to address situations when a student does not have a meal or sufficient funds to purchase one.
Meal Charging Guidelines
Elementary Schools & Delhi Middle School
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Students may charge full meals (meal deals) until their account reaches a negative balance of $20.00.
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Once the charge limit is reached, students will be offered an alternative meal, which includes a turkey, ham, cheese or uncrustable sandwich, a vegetable, fruit, and milk.
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Students with an outstanding balance who bring cash to purchase a meal will still receive a regular lunch.
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Students with a negative account balance are not permitted to purchase a la carte items until the balance is paid in full.
Bridgetown Middle School, Rapid Run Middle School & Oak Hills High School
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Students may charge meals up to a maximum of $7.50.
Payment Options
Families may pay for student meals in the following ways:
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Online via PaySchools Central: Funds are applied to student accounts throughout the day.
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Cash or check sent directly to the school cafeteria: Funds are available for immediate use.
Collection Efforts
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Families are notified monthly via email regarding any negative balances.
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Unpaid meal charges at the end of the school year will be added to the student’s general school fees.
School Support Options
At the discretion of each school’s principal, a school or private service fund may be used to cover charged meals in place of offering the alternative meal. The building’s Child Nutrition Manager will collaborate with the principal to determine a payment plan for these meals.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
