FOOD SERVICE and MEALS

USD 220 is grateful to our local beef ranchers and producers for graciously donating high quality beef for our students. 

BREAKFAST:

• Breakfast is served daily from 7:30 a.m. – 7:50 a.m.
• A “Grab & Go” breakfast opportunity will be available for the Jr-Sr High School between 2^nd & 3^rd hour. These breakfasts meet KSDE nutritional requirements and are charged to the students account as breakfast at the appropriate fee. Students “grab” their breakfast and then “go” to class. Students are to be responsible with trash and food behaviors. Students abusing this opportunity in any way will lose the privilege.

LUNCH:

• A menu is posted weekly. Students are welcome to pack their lunch or eat school meals.
• All students will eat in the cafeteria. Food shall not be taken from the cafeteria into the rest of the building without prior approval.
• Parents/Families are welcome to eat lunch with their students. Please call the office before 8:30 am on the day you wish to eat to let us know you will be attending. All visitors must check into the office. Families will not be permitted to enter the cafeteria directly and students will not be allowed to leave the cafeteria except to come to the office.
• Microwave ovens are provided for the students to heat up their own meals, however refrigeration is not available.
• Deliveries from restaurants or other food services are prohibited between 7:30 am – 4:30pm. School sponsored activities may occasionally have food brought in with prior administrative approval.
• Food may be brought by a parent or guardian between 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. Food is to be dropped off in the office. The student will not be called out of class, but will be notified that lunch is in the office for them to pick up on the way to the cafeteria.
• Filtered water is available at all times for students and they are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle daily.
• Soda/Pop is not allowed on campus between 7:30 am – 4:30 pm.
• Energy drinks (any beverage that contains high levels of a stimulant ingredient, usually caffeine, as well as sugar and often supplements, such as vitamins or carnitine, and that is promoted as a product capable of enhancing mental alertness and physical performance) are prohibited on campus at all times.
• Nutritionally approved drinks and snacks are available for purchase in the vending machines.

OFF CAMPUS LUNCH:

• Upperclassmen may be awarded the privilege of leaving campus for lunch
  • Seniors may leave campus at the end of the 1^st quarter.
  • Juniors may leave campus at the start of the 2^nd semester.
• Students must sign in and out in the office each time.
• They must arrive back on campus and be in their next class on time.
• Tardies will revoke the student’s privilege to leave.
• Students are expected to represent AHS with pride while off campus through mature and responsible behavior, respect for school property, and respect for the personal rights of others and the community. Violation of this expectation, violation of any law, or irresponsible driving will result in revocation of this off-campus privilege.
• No student on the D/F list may leave campus for lunch that week, even if the grade is brought to passing during that time.

TEAM MEALS, CLASSROOM PARTIES & OTHER SPECIAL FOOD EVENTS:

Team meals may be permitted for high school teams/clubs/activities during the school day. A dedicated space will be provided. The cafeteria must be notified the week before the team meal (to assist with meal planning/ordering quantities) and administration must approve the meal at that time. Junior high school teams/clubs/activities are not eligible for team meals on a regular basis, but may seek administrative approval for special events.

Classroom Parties are usually planned at school for Halloween, Christmas and Valentine’s Day. These parties are planned under the direction of the teacher who may request assistance from parents.

BIRTHDAY TREATS

Children may share birthday treats during the school day if treats are brought for the entire class. Please contact the classroom teacher for the best time to bring birthday treats.

All meals and treats for special events are encouraged to follow KSDE Nutrition and Wellness food guidelines during the school day (defined for this policy as 7:00am – 4:30pm). Events falling outside of those hours or on non-school days are exempt. Energy drinks as defined previously are prohibited on all campuses at all times.

FEES, PAYMENTS, BALANCES, CHARGING

To establish a meal account for your child, send a check for any amount to the school office, made payable to USD 220 with your student’s name in the memo section. If sending cash, please use an envelope and write the lunch account as well as your child’s name.

Students are required to pay for meal fees in advance. Payment will be accepted at the school office and on-line through ParentSquare (see the website at usd220.net). A 2.9% fee is assessed for all credit card transactions on-line. Each student will have a meal account where advance payments will be posted. Monthly account statements will be sent to parents so they are aware of their student’s balance. No accounts may charge more than -$60.00. The parent/guardian or employee shall be notified any time the account balance has dropped below zero. Students whose account balance has exceeded this limit will be given a cheese sandwich and milk for lunch or may bring sack lunches until the account has been brought back current. Any family experiencing economic hardship should contact our school Counselor as assistance may be available.

USD 220 participates with the USDA lunch program. You may be eligible for federally assisted meals. We ask that ALL families complete the Free/Reduced Lunch Application, even if they think they may not qualify.

NON-DESCRIMINATION:

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, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027 (USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form), or by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted 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; or

   (2)   fax:
           (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

   (3)   email:  program.intake@usda.gov 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.