SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES PARENT IINFORMATION

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SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES PARENT IINFORMATION

• Putnam County

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DEAR PARENT

• Great food and friendly service are very
  important to us! We will do whatever it takes to
  ensure that our students receive courteous
  service, attractive, and well-balanced meals
  every day. Enclosed is information detailing our
  many services.
• The Putnam County Schools Food Services would
  like to take this opportunity to acquaint you
  with our program. Our goal is to provide high
  quality meals for your child that are both
  nutritious and appealing at a reasonable cost.
• Our team of food service professionals is
  committed to providing the best! We look forward
  to serving your child and you every day this
  year!
• If you have questions or comments, please
  contact me at 526-9777
• Karen Dalton, Supervisor
• School Food Service

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THE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM

• It is the goal of School Food Services to
  provide a healthy and nutritious breakfast and
  lunch daily, while at the same time allowing
  students to choose from the foods they enjoy
  eating.
• The Breakfast Program
• Breakfast is offered daily in all schools before
  the start of the school day. Students may choose
  from a wide variety of items including fresh
  fruit or juice, and milk to make a complete
  nutritious breakfast. Students have an option of
  selecting a minimum of three or a maximum of four
  items to stay within a minimum A healthy school
  breakfast is a great way to begin a day of
  learning.
• The Lunch Program
• Students may select a lunch from a wide variety
  of daily offerings. The meal consists of a
  protein item, 2 from the fruit/vegetable group,
  bread, and milk. Students have an option of
  selecting a minimum of three or a maximum of five
  items to stay within the standard meal price. By
  offering a variety of nutritious choices for
  different menu items, students can select a
  healthy meal made up of foods that they will eat.
  When you choose a school lunch, you choose
  variety, nutrition and great taste.

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EXTRA ITEMS

• Most cafeterias offer a variety of extra items.
  These food items are offered in addition to, not
  in place of, the regular menu at an additional
  cost. The price list of extra items is available
  at each school or online so that you may plan
  with your child the types of items he/she may
  select and the amount of extra money that will be
  needed. Keep in mind that fresh fruits are
  available at breakfast and fresh fruits and
  veggies at lunch for just 25cents. Also, your
  child may ask for Fresh To Go for a 25 cent
  healthy classroom snack.

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SPECIAL DIETS

• All requests for special diets must be submitted
  to the Cafeteria Manager or Central Office on a
  diet prescription form with a physicians
  signature. All prescriptions must be for the
  current school year and must be completed in
  full.
• If you have questions or comments about our
  program, please feel free to call [phone]
  weekdays between 800 a.m. and 400 p.m.

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MEAL PRICESBreakfast Elementary/Secondary
1.25 Reduced .30 Adult (school emp.)
1.50 Adult Visitor 1.75 Child
Visitor 1.50
Lunch Elementary (K-6) 1.85
Secondary (7-12 2.10 Reduced
.40 Adult (school emp.) 2.75 Adult
Visitor 3.00 Child Visitor 2.50

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Charge Policy

• Charging of meals is discouraged because the
  Federal Government only recognizes free, reduced
  and paid meals. No child will be denied a meal
  because they do not fit in the recognized
  categories. Maximum charges K-6 (5 days)
  7-12 (2 days)
• A la carte charges are prohibited.
• A minimum standard meal will be provided to
  students with charge balances that exceed the
  policy guidelines. There will be absolutely no
  charging after May 1st.
• Parent, teacher and visitor charges are
  prohibited.

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Payment Options

• School Food Services offers meals free or at
  reduced prices to families who qualify for this
  benefit. An application for meal benefits is
  available at any school, at Central Office or in
  printable form online. The completed application
  must be returned to your childs school within
  the first 10 days of school.
• Students who were approved for benefits during
  the last school year will continue receiving
  meals under last years approval for 15 days
  while new applications are being processed.
• New students must have application approved
  before meal benefits can begin.

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Student Accounts
Parents are encouraged to pay for students meals
in advance. Advance payment allows the cafeteria
to provide the most efficient service to all
customers. Make sure all checks, money orders and
cashiers checks are made payable to your school
cafeteria and are properly signed. There will be
a 20 fee on all returned checks. And after (2)
returned checks, meals will be cash only! You may
send cash, checks, money orders, or cashiers
checks. Include the following information with
your payment Students full name
Grade Teachers Name If paying for more
than one student, please list all student names
and POS ID s on an envelope. School Food
Services will accept cash, money orders and
cashiers checks or parents can make deposits
online at www.putnamcountyschools.com/departments
/foodservice.htm