2017-18 Junction City School Cafeteria Prices

Adult Breakfast $2.25 K-12 Breakfast $1.00

Adult Lunch $3.75 K-6 Elem Lunch $1.75 7-12 JCHS Lunch $2.00

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Persons with disabilities who require alternative means ofcommunication for program information (e.g;, Braille, largeprint, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contactthe responsible State or local Agency that administers theprogram or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voiceand TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at(800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information is available inlanguages other than English.

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mail:U.S. Department of AgricultureOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights1400 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, D.C. 20250-9410

fax:(202) 690-7442; or

email:program.intake@usda.gov.

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PUBLIC RELEASE – SY 2017-2018 FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS

[Junction City School District] today announces its policy for providing free and reduced price meals for children served under the [National School Lunch Program, and School Breakfast Program]. [Junction City School] has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The price charged for a paid student breakfast is [$1.00 K-12]; the price charged for a paid student lunch is [$1.75 (K-6th) and $2.00 (7-12th)]. HOUSEHOLD APPLICATIONS The household size and income criteria identified below will be used to determine eligibility for free and reduced price benefits for SY 2017-2018. Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals.

FREE MEALS – 130% REDUCED PRICE MEALS – 185%

Household Size

Federal Poverty

Guidelines Annual Monthly

Twice per Month

Every Two Weeks

Weekly Annual Monthly Twice

per Month Every Two

Weeks Weekly

1 12,060 15,678 1,307 654 603 302 22,311 1,860 930 859 430

2 16,240 21,112 1,760 880 812 406 30,044 2,504 1,252 1,156 578

3 20,240 26,546 2,213 1,107 1,021 511 37,777 3,149 1,575 1,453 727

4 24,600 31,980 2,665 1,333 1,230 615 45,510 3,793 1,897 1,751 876

5 28,780 37,414 3,118 1,559 1,439 720 53,243 4,437 2,219 2,048 1,024

6 32,960 42,848 3,571 1,786 1,648 824 60,976 5,082 2,541 2,346 1,173

7 37,140 48,282 4,024 2,012 1,857 929 68,709 5,726 2,863 2,643 1,322

8 41,320 53,716 4,477 2,239 2,066 1,033 76,442 6,371 3,186 2,941 1,471 Each Add’l

person add 4,180 5,434 453 227 209 105 7,733 645 323 298 149

Household application forms are being distributed by the school with a letter informing households of the availability of free and reduced price meals for their children. Only one application should be submitted for each household. Applications are also available at the principal’s office in each school. To apply for free or reduced price meals, households must complete the application and return it to the school. Applications cannot be approved unless it contains complete information as described in the instructions provided with the application. Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year as circumstances change. The information households provide on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and verification of data.

Applications may be subject to verification at any time during the school year by school officials.

CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY Children who are members of a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly food stamps, household are categorically eligible for free meals. School officials will determine eligibility for free meals based on documentation obtained directly from the SNAP office. School officials will notify households of their eligibility. Households who are notified of their eligibility but who do not want their children to receive free meals must contact the school. SNAP households should complete an application if they are not notified of their eligibility by [8-15-17]. Households with children who are members of currently approved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, formerly food stamps, may submit an application with abbreviated information as described in the application instructions. Children who are enrolled in Head Start / Even Start programs are categorically eligible for free meals. Contact [Junction City School Head Start Program] at [870-924-5615] with questions regarding Head Start / Even Start meal benefits.

2017-2018 SY

Children certified as migrant, homeless or runaway by the district are categorically eligible for free meals. Contact [Rebekah West or Donna McLelland] at [870-924-4060 or 870-924-4590] with questions regarding migrant, homeless or runaway meal benefits. Foster children who are the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court are also eligible for benefits regardless of the income of the household with whom they reside. Eligibility for the foster child is based on the child being the legal responsibility of welfare agency or court. An application for a household that includes both foster children and non-foster must be completed for eligibility to be determined for the non-foster children. Contact [Donna McLelland] at [870-924-4590 or toll free 877-784-4591] with questions regarding foster children. Children in households that receive WIC may be eligible for benefits. An application must be completed for determination of eligibility. If a household member becomes unemployed during the school year, the household may be eligible for free or reduced price meals PROVIDED that the loss of income causes the household income to be within the eligibility criteria. An application should be completed for determination of eligibility benefits. Under the provisions of the free and reduced price meal policy [Junction City School Cafeteria CN Director] will review applications and determine eligibility. [870-924-4590 or toll free 877-784-4591] Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the determining official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. Parents wishing to make a formal appeal for a hearing on the decision may make a request either to: [William R. Lowe--Superintendent ] at [870-924-4575]

A household may SUBMIT an application ANYTIME DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. Nondiscrimination Statement:

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and United States 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: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, 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) email: program.intake@usda.gov This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Top 10 Reasons to

Eat Breakfast at School

1. Save Time in the Morning

Eating breakfast at school allows you to save time in the morning and let your kids sleep in a little bit longer.

2. Healthier Kids

Research shows students who eat breakfast make less trips to the school nurse and miss fewer days of school.

3. Stay Full All Day

People who skip breakfast are more likely to eat extra calories throughout the day.

4. Lower Your Risk of Diabetes

According to the American Heart Association, people who eat breakfast are significantly less likely to develop diabetes than people who skip breakfast.

5. Maintain a Healthy Weight

A study by the National Weight Control Registry shows that eating breakfast helps people control their weight.

6. Enhanced Memory

According to experts, eating breakfast improves memory and learning.

7. Improved Tests Scores According to the USDA, eating breakfast can help improve math, reading, and standardized test scores.

8. Enhanced Concentration

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, people who eat breakfast are better able to concentrate throughout the day.

9. Exercise Better

Researchers believe that people who eat breakfast have higher energy levels as well as more strength and endurance to engage in physical activity.

10. Better Nutrition Studies have also shown that kids who eat breakfast consume more vitamins, minerals, and fiber throughout the day.