Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Programs
Guidelines for the NATIONAL SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMS
Community Consolidated School District 15 has announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price lunch and breakfast for students unable to pay the full price for meals. Children from households that meet federal guidelines are eligible for free or reduced-price meal services under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. The following household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility:
INCOME GUIDELINES (effective from July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2010)
REDUCED-PRICE MEALS
Household Size |
Annual |
Month |
Twice Per Month |
Every Two Weeks |
Week |
1 |
$20,036 |
$1,670 |
$835 |
$771 |
$386 |
2 |
26,955 |
2,247 |
1,125 |
1,037 |
519 |
3 |
33,874 |
2,823 |
1,412 |
1,303 |
652 |
4 |
40,793 |
3,400 |
1,700 |
1,569 |
785 |
5 |
47,712 |
3,976 |
1,988 |
1,836 |
918 |
6 |
54,631 |
4,553 |
2,277 |
2,102 |
1,051 |
7 |
61,550 |
5,130 |
2,565 |
2,368 |
1,184 |
8 |
68,469 |
5,706 |
2,853 |
2,634 |
1,317 |
For each additional family member, add: |
+6,919 |
+577 |
+289 |
+267 |
+134 |
All meals served must meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture meal requirements. However, if a child has been determined by a doctor to have a disability and the disability would prevent the child from eating the regular school meal, this school will make substitutions prescribed by the doctor. If a substitution is needed, there will be no extra charge for the meal. If you believe your child needs substitutions because of a disability, please contact the district for further information.
Application forms (English / Spanish in PDF format) are sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced-price meal services, households must complete the application as soon as possible, sign it and return it to the school. Additional copies of the application form are available at the principal’s office in each school. Households should answer all applicable questions on the form. An application which does not contain all the required information cannot be processed and approved by the school. The required information is as follows:
FOOD STAMP/TANF HOUSEHOLDS:
Households that currently receive food stamps or “Temporary Assistance for Needy Families” (TANF) for their child(ren), only have to list the child(ren)’s name and food stamp or TANF case number and sign the application. Link card number cannot be used.
ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLDS:
If a household’s income is at or below the level shown on the income scale, children are eligible for free or reduced-price meal services. Households must provide the following information: (1) the names of all household members; (2) the Social Security number of the adult household member signing the application, or the word “none” if the adult does not have a Social Security number; (3) the amount of income each household member received last month and where it comes from (wages, child support, etc.); and (4) the signature of an adult household member.
The information on the application may be verified by school or other officials at any time during the school year.
Households may apply for benefits at any time during the school year. Households that are not eligible now but have a decrease in household income, an increase in household size or have a household member that becomes unemployed, should fill out an application at that time.
In certain cases foster children are eligible for free or reduced-price meal services regardless of the household income. Households that have foster children living with them and wish to apply free or reduced price for meal services for them should complete the application.
Households that do not agree with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss it with the school. Households also have the right to a fair hearing. This can be arranged by calling or writing the following official:
Director of School Nutrition Services—Bobbie Desprat
Phone: 847-963-3929
E-mail: despratb@ccsd15.net
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, District 15 is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
For further assistance, please contact:
Mary Werling
Director of Business Services
580 North 1st Bank Drive
Palatine, IL 60067
847-963-3033 |
