Calendar of Events 2011 2012 - Joseph Badger Local Schools
Calendar of Events 2011 2012 - Joseph Badger Local Schools
Calendar of Events 2011 2012 - Joseph Badger Local Schools
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BREAKFAST / LUNCH<br />
FREE / REDUCED GUIDELINES<br />
ALL STUDENT NAMES AND FAMILY INFORMATION PROVIDED ARE CONFIDENTIAL.<br />
Children need healthy meals to learn. <strong>Joseph</strong> <strong>Badger</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers healthy meals each school day. Breakfast<br />
costs PK-4 85¢, 5-12 $1.10; lunch costs PK-4 $1.85, 5-12 $2.10. Your children may qualify for free<br />
meals or for reduced price meals; please complete the free / reduced lunch application. Reduced price is<br />
30¢ for breakfast and 40¢ for lunch.<br />
• Do I need to fill out an application for each child? No<br />
Complete one Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application for all students in your household. We<br />
cannot approve an application that is not complete, so be certain to complete all required<br />
information.<br />
• Do I need an application for free / reduced breakfast? No<br />
One application serves for both breakfast and lunch.<br />
• Who can receive free / reduced meals? Children in households with at least one person (including<br />
grandparents) receiving benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP,<br />
formerly the Food Stamp Program), or Ohio Works First (OWF) benefits will receive free meals. Most<br />
foster children can receive free meals regardless <strong>of</strong> your income. Also, your children can receive<br />
free / reduced meals if your household’s gross income is within the free / reduced limits on the<br />
Federal Income Guidelines.<br />
• My Child’s application was approved last year. Do I need to complete another application this year?<br />
Yes<br />
Your child’s application is only good for last school year and for the first few days <strong>of</strong> the present school year. You<br />
must submit a new application, due September 11, <strong>2011</strong>, unless you are notified that your child is directly<br />
certified through the State <strong>of</strong> Ohio.<br />
• What if I disagree with the school’s decision about my application? You should talk to school<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficials. You also may ask for a hearing by writing or calling: Dr. David D. Bair, Superintendent, 7119<br />
State Route 7, Kinsman, Ohio 44428, 330.876.2810.<br />
• Who should I include as members <strong>of</strong> my household? You must include all people living in your<br />
household, related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives, or friends). You must include<br />
yourself and all children who live with you.<br />
• My Family needs more help. Are there other programs we might apply for? To find out how to<br />
apply for Ohio SNAP or other assistance benefits, contact your local assistance <strong>of</strong>fice or call 877-852-0010.<br />
The <strong>Joseph</strong> <strong>Badger</strong> School is concerned about the sensitivity <strong>of</strong> student lunch status. All students check out<br />
(pay) for their breakfast and lunch in the same manner, using a pin pad; therefore, no status identification.<br />
Please call 330.876.2810 if you need help or have questions.