KSD Meal Charging Policies
In accordance with the USDA guidelines, no student will be denied a breakfast or a lunch for any reason. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to apply for benefits if needed. All debt accumulated before a student is approved for a free meal is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
The School District shall follow the guidelines below for unpaid account balances:
- Student Accounts
- Students will be required to enter their account number for any transaction.
- At no point will a student be allowed to charge an a la carte item if their lunch account is negative.
- If a student with a negative balance offers cash for an a la carte item, the student CAN purchase said item.
- Parent Notifications
- All accounts that exceed five dollars will receive a negative balance letter bi-weekly.
- Once an account reaches $25, a parent or guardian will receive a phone call from an administrator or counselor.
- If a parent/guardian continuously refuses to provide a lunch or pay the debt of the student, the District reserves the right to contact Child and Youth Services.
- Parents may send an email or letter stating their student cannot purchase breakfast or lunch.