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CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES District Profile as of May 2013 Enrollment: 30,441 F/R%: 61.38 (F%: 53.88 R%: 7.50 P%: 38.62) Production Sites: 40 ADP Breakfast: 7,224 ADP Lunch: 18,876 ADP Snack: 1,048 12-13 Operating Budget: $15,278,500 13-13 Operating Budget: $15,682,400 CNS Staff: 270 FT/ 45PT 1

Student Services Menus: 6-week Cycle / New USDA Meal Pattern Regulations/ HUSSC Challenge Gold Award Diet Modifications: 452 modified meals served to students with allergies, diabetes, lactose intolerance, texture, modifications, and religious restrictions Nutrition Ed/ Promotions: Monthly Newsletter, Media Coverage, Nutrition Program Marketing 2

CNS Mission Healthful meals and nutrition education are available to all children to foster their achievement of overall wellness and lifelong success. 3

LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES SMART SNACKS IN SCHOOLS (GUIDELINES FOR COMPETITIVE FOODS) The following information is provided to clarify the competitive food guidelines for the 2013-2014 school year. For more information on the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, visit the LPSS website at www.lpssonline.com/child nutrition/wellness information. Definitions Competitive Food all food and beverages offered/sold to students outside of the School Breakfast Program (SBP) and the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) on the school campus during the school day. School Campus for the purpose of competitive food standards implementation, all areas of the property under the jurisdiction of the school that are accessible to the students during the school day. School Day for the purpose of competitive food standards implementation, the period from midnight the day before, to 30 minutes after the end of the official school day. Combination Foods any product that contains two or more components representing the recommended food groups: fruit, vegetable, dairy, protein or grains. Nutrition Standards for Foods i Must meet all of the following food nutrient standards: o Be a grain product that contains 50% whole grains by weight or have a whole grain as the first ingredient; or o The first ingredient of a non-grain item must be one of the major food groups: fruit, vegetable, dairy or protein (meat, beans, poultry, seafood, eggs, nuts, seeds, etc.); or o Be a combination food that contains ¼ cup of fruit and/or vegetable; or o Contain 10% of the Daily Value for Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin D or Dietary Fiber; and o If water is the first ingredient, the second ingredient must be one of the food items above. i Fresh, canned and frozen fruits or vegetables cannot have any added ingredients except water, except for packed fruit which can be packed in 100% juice, extra light or light syrup. i Calories must be 200 per item as packaged or served. i Must contain 35% of total calories from fat per item as packaged or served (exempt items are low fat cheese, nuts, seeds, nut or seed butter, dried fruit with nuts and/or seeds with no added sugar or fat, and seafood with no added fat). i Must contain 10% of total calories from saturated fat per item as packaged or served (exempt items are low fat cheese, nuts, seeds, nut or seed butter, and dried fruit with nuts and/or seeds with no added sugar or fat). i Must have 0 grams of trans fat per item as packaged or served. i Sodium content is limited to 230mg per item as packaged or served. i Total sugar must be 35% by weight (exempt items are dried whole fruits or vegetables; dried whole fruit or vegetable pieces; dehydrated and/or dried fruit or vegetables with no added sugars).

Allowed Beverage Items Elementary Schools i Serving size is 8 fl oz except for water, which is unlimited i Plain water (carbonated or uncarbonated) i Low-fat milk (unflavored) i Non-fat milk (unflavored and flavored) i Nutritionally equivalent milk alternatives i 100% fruit or vegetable juice i 100% fruit or vegetable juice diluted with water or carbonated water i Caffeine free Middle Schools i Serving size is 12 fl oz except for water, which is unlimited i Plain water (carbonated or uncarbonated) i Low-fat milk (unflavored) i Non-fat milk (unflavored and flavored) i Nutritionally equivalent milk alternatives i 100% fruit or vegetable juice i 100% fruit or vegetable juice diluted with water or carbonated water i Caffeine free High Schools i Serving size is 12 fl oz except for water, which is unlimited i Plain water (carbonated or uncarbonated) i Low-fat milk (unflavored) i Non-fat milk (unflavored and flavored) i Nutritionally equivalent milk alternatives i 100% fruit or vegetable juice i 100% fruit or vegetable juice diluted with water or carbonated water Additional Allowable High School Items i Calorie-free Water (flavored and/or carbonated); 5 calories per 8 fl oz serving or 10 calories per 20 fl oz serving; no more than 20 fl oz servings i Other calorie-free beverages; 5 calories per 8 fl oz serving or 10 calories per 20 fl oz serving; no more than 20 fl oz servings i Other beverages 40 calories per 8 fl oz or 60 calories per 12 fl oz; no more than 12 fl oz servings i Beverages with caffeine are permitted i No ounce restriction on plain water (carbonated or uncarbonated)

File: CGPI LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM WELLNESS POLICY RATIONALE The School Board of the Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) recognizes that schools should play a vital role in promoting student health, preventing childhood obesity, and combating problems and diseases associated with poor nutrition and decreased physical activity. The School Board shall promote a healthy school environment by supporting and emphasizing student and employee wellness, proper nutrition and nutrition education, regular physical activity and physical education, a tobacco-free environment, and making these an integral part of the total learning environment. The Lafayette Parish School System believes these efforts should also involve all students, administration, staff, all school and administrative sites, visitors, and community members. SCHOOL NUTRITION Healthy eating patterns are essential for students to achieve their full academic potential, full physical and mental growth, and lifelong health and well-being. The LPSS has a responsibility to provide an environment which encourages the establishment and maintenance of a lifelong, healthy eating pattern. School Nutrition will be efficiently organized, administered, and operated on a sound nutritional, educational and financial basis by qualified personnel. I. School Meals Students attending the LPSS will have access to a nutritious breakfast, lunch, snacks for after school academic programs, and ala carte items that promote healthy eating habits. A. All schools in the LPSS will participate in available Federal (United States Department of Agriculture) School Meal Programs including the School Breakfast Program (SBP), National School Lunch Program (NSLP), After School Care Snack Program, and Summer Food Service Program. B. School meal patterns are planned by grade groups: PreK-3 and 4-12. The breakfast meal provides ¼ of the student s daily nutritional needs, while lunch provides 1/3 of the requirements (LA State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (SBESE) Bulletin 1196, Meal Planning and Service). 1 of 9

File: CGPI C. The school cafeteria and dining area shall be a pleasant, healthy environment that encourages students to enjoy mealtime by including: Age-appropriate cafeteria seating Consistently enforced rules for safe behavior Adults who serve as role models and monitor noise levels Tables and floors that are cleaned between lunch periods Functioning hand washing stations complete with soap and towels Attractive cafeteria décor D. Commercial fast foods, carbonated beverages, concentrated sweets, and foods that are not in compliance with established nutrition standards (LPSS Policy EE. II.) are not allowed in the cafeteria. E. Snack items cannot be served to students prior to the designated lunch period. F. Schools should not establish policies, class schedules, bus schedules, or other barriers that directly or indirectly restrict meal access. G. Schools shall provide sufficient serving areas to ensure access to school meals within the allotted time. SBESE recommends that all schools schedule a minimum of 20 minutes per lunch period. Because breakfast is optional, the meal period is scheduled one-half hour prior to bell time; meal access and time of consumption is dependent on the time of student arrival on campus. H. Schools are encouraged to schedule recess prior to the lunch period. I. The advertising of food and beverage products that do not meet the established nutrition standards (LPSS Policy EE.I.D.) at school and/ or in school communication is not allowed. J. In kind donations made to the School Nutrition Program, including those made to the individual school sites, for items to be consumed during the school day that do not promote food and beverage choices according to the established nutrition standards will not be accepted. K. Child Nutrition Services will provide meal substitutions/ modifications for the special dietary and religious/ethnic needs of each individual student at every school site according to current guidelines (LPSS Policy EE. IV.). II. Nutrition Standards The LPSS shall administer a School Nutrition Program that implements nutrition standards as mandated by federal (USDA/ United States Department of Agriculture) and state (LA Department of Education, Division of Nutrition Assistance) agencies. 2 of 9

File: CGPI A. Nutrition/ nutrient standards are the required level of calories and nutrients needed to meet the nutritional needs of a specific grade/ age group. All food and beverages served or sold at all school sites will meet the nutrition requirements and standards set forth by the following articles, and can be found on the LPSS website. Code of Federal Regulations, Part 210-National School Lunch Program Code of Federal Regulations, Part 220-School Breakfast Program ACT Number 331, 2005 Louisiana Legislature ACT Number 306, 2009 Louisiana Legislature SBESE Bulletin 1196, Policies of Operation Healthier US School Challenge B. These standards are established according to the Dietary Reference Intake (formerly referred to as the Recommended Dietary Allowance), and are used to ensure that menu plans meet the nutritional needs of students based on age. C. Menu planning documents, such as a computerized nutrient analysis, standardized recipes, and the Nutrition Labeling Program, are used to ensure that required menu components and nutrients are provided in sufficient quantities each day and over a one week period (LPSS Policy EE. II. C.1-3.). III. Competitive Foods ACT 331 establishes healthy standards for food and beverages sold on all school grounds within the times of 30 minutes prior to the start of the normal school day through 30 minutes after the end of the normal school day. Every LPSS school campus shall comply with federal and state restrictions on the operation of concessions, vending, and individual food and beverage sales, including fundraisers. The intent of this law is to prohibit the sale or service of foods of minimal nutritive value. A. All schools that offer sales of food and beverages outside of the NSLP and SBP must meet or exceed the content and nutritional standards in ACT 331, along with adherence to the approved times. B. When food items are offered through school stores or vending to high school students on school grounds during the times of 30 minutes prior to the start of the normal school day through 30 minutes after the end of the normal school day, at least 50% of the items offered must meet the content and nutritional standards established in Act 331. 3 of 9

File: CGPI C. All schools must use the Pennington Biomedical Research Center s Vending List, which meets the nutrition standards established in ACT 331: 150 calories or less 35% total calories from fat or less 10% total calories from saturated fat or less 30 g of sugars or less 360 mg of sodium or less per serving D. High schools may sell beverages according to the following restrictions of ACT 306: Bottled Water. No-calorie or low-calorie beverages that contain up to 10 calories per 8 ounces. Up to 12 ounce servings of beverages that contain 100% fruit juice with no added sweeteners and up to 120 calories per 8 ounces. Up to 12 ounce servings of any other beverage that contains no more than 66 calories per 8 ounces. At least 50% of non-milk beverages shall be water and no-calorie or low-calorie options that contain up to 10 calories per 8 ounces. Low-fat milk, skim milk, and nondairy milk. E. As part of the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program, Child Nutrition Services may offer the following beverages at elementary and secondary schools at any time beginning 30 minutes prior to the start of the normal school day through 30 minutes after the end of the normal school day: 100% fruit juice or vegetable juice that do not contain added natural or artificial sweeteners (no more that 16 ounces). Unsweetened flavored drinking water or unflavored drinking water (any size). Low-fat milk, skim milk, flavored milk, and non-dairy milk (any size). F. Food fundraising activities held on school grounds for student consumption, beginning 30 minutes prior to the start of the normal school day through 30 minutes after the end of the normal school day, shall only use items that meet the established nutritional standards for foods and beverages in Act 331 and Act 306. G. Non-food fundraisers should promote those that include physical activity. H. Elementary Schools, Grades Pre-K 8, may sell approved food and beverage items after the end of the last lunch period (Elementary defined includes middle school in SBESE Bulletin 1196, Competitive Foods). 4 of 9

File: CGPI I. High Schools, Grades 9-12, may sell food and beverage items beginning the last 10 minutes of each lunch period; at least 50% of the items offered for sale must be from the approved food and beverage listing. IV. Special Meals and Events Foods and beverages that are not school meals shall adhere to the guidelines of the district s Wellness Policy. A. Schools are discouraged from using foods or beverages as rewards for academic performance or good behavior, and will not withhold food or beverages (including food served as a school meal) as disciplinary action. Any food used as rewards for academic performance or good behavior should meet established nutrition standards for foods & beverages. (See Pennington List) B. Schools shall limit celebrations that involve food during the school day, and should include only food and beverages that meet established nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold individually (SBESE Bulletin 1196, Competitive Foods). C. School celebrations that include food and beverages during the school day will be scheduled at least one (1) hour after the end of the last lunch period. V. Nutrition Education Nutrition education will be provided to students to emphasize lifelong habits of healthy eating, and will establish linkages between health education and school meal programs. A. Nutrition education is specifically targeted towards the student by the School Nutrition Program through the website, monthly newsletters for every student, special theme promotions, signage, and nutrition-related educational materials at the individual school sites. B. To promote and protect the health of the students, nutrition education is offered as a part of health education classes and also used in classroom instruction. C. Qualified Nutrition Professionals will provide students with access to a variety of affordable, nutritious, and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students. D. Continuing education in Basic Nutrition and Food Safety and Sanitation Practices is provided regularly for all employees of Child Nutrition Services. VI. Enforcement A. Routine monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the guidelines for school meals, nutrition standards, competitive foods, and other operational services are in compliance with LPSS Policy EE School Nutrition Management. 5 of 9

File: CGPI Any violation of ACT 331, ACT 306, or the Competitive Foods Policy may result in withholding of federal reimbursement for meals served during that time period. The School Food Authority (LPSS) shall be required to reimburse Child Nutrition Services for the loss of funds. In addition, the school will lose the privilege of operating vending machines for 90 school days. B. School site administrators will be responsible for enforcing guidelines for Competitive Foods and Special Meals and Events at each individual school site. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND EDUCATION For students to receive the nationally-recommended amount of daily physical activity (i.e., at least 60 minutes per day), and for students to fully embrace regular physical activity as a personal behavior, students need opportunities for physical activity beyond physical education class. I. Policies A. Elementary level schools will be encouraged to provide students a daily recess period and/or be given the opportunities for physical activity during the school day through physical education classes and/or the integration of physical activity into the academic curriculum. Students in grades K-5 will be provided a minimum of 150 minutes per week of physical education. B. Middle schools will provide a minimum of 250 minutes per week of physical education for grade 6-8. C. High schools will ensure that all students receive one and a half units of physical education. Students will also earn one half credit of comprehensive health education. D. The school should provide a curriculum that enhances a physical and social environment that promotes safe practices and enjoyable activity for all students, including those who are not athletically gifted. E. Students should be given opportunities for physical activity through a range of extra-curricular programs such as intramurals, interscholastic athletics, and physical activity clubs. F. Physical education courses will be the environment where students learn, practice, and are assessed on developmentally appropriate motor skills, social skills, and knowledge. An instrument or program such as Fitnessgram shall be used to evaluate students body composition and fitness. In addition, physical fitness may be measured by the President s Test on Physical Fitness. 6 of 9

File: CGPI G. Policies ensure that state certified physical education instructors teach all physical education classes. H. Physical education includes the instruction of individual activities as well as competitive and non-competitive team sports to encourage life-long physical activity. I Schools must provide adequate equipment for the students to participate in physical education. J. Students may be exempt from the Health & Physical Education requirements for medical reasons only, as mandated in Louisiana Bulletin 741. K. Schools shall not prohibit or deny student participation in daily physical education classes as a consequence for inappropriate behavior or poor academic performance. Daily participation in recess and other physical activity is also encouraged. II. Enforcement A. Routine monitoring will be conducted to ensure that Health and Physical Education lessons are aligned with standards, benchmarks, and grade level expectations as per the LPSS Physical Education Content Standards, the Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum and in compliance with Louisiana Bulletin 741. B. In addition, an annual report is submitted to the Louisiana Department of Education documenting class time. C. School site administrators will be responsible for enforcing guidelines for physical activity at each individual school site. TOBACCO-FREE It is important for school leaders to send a clear, consistent message to the students, staff, and community that a tobacco-free lifestyle is a healthy choice. The Lafayette Parish School Board has mandated that all school facilities and campuses become 100% tobacco-free as of February 1, 2006, and has eliminated designated smoking areas. By implementing this policy, school leaders strive to counter the tobacco industry s influence and the district attempts to promote safe learning environments and healthy lifestyles. Because tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death, disease, and disability, the Lafayette Parish School System shall provide a 100% tobacco-free school environment. 7 of 9

File: CGPI I. Policies A. All tobacco products and/or smoking objects and devices are prohibited on any school campus, school bus, vehicle owned by the school district, or property belonging to or leased by the LPSS. School system property shall include portable buildings, field houses, stadiums, equipment storage areas, parking lots, vacant land, or any property owned, operated, or leased by the board. B. All tobacco products and smoking objects and devices are prohibited at schoolsponsored functions away from school property; there are no designated smoking areas. Tobacco advertising is also prohibited in school buildings, at school functions, and in school publications. C. Students and employees are informed of this policy through written notice, student handbooks, policy manuals, and orientation training. Visitors shall be informed of this policy through posted signs on the school campuses at the entrance of each school and school buildings, within buses, and within other school district vehicles. D. The Director of Risk Management shall assist employees who wish to quit using tobacco products by facilitating access to smoking cessation programs and materials. E. Tobacco cessation programs and materials shall be available to employees beginning February, 2006. The Office of Risk Management shall refer employees who request information on smoking cessation to call the Louisiana Tobacco Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). Brochures shall be available to employees upon request. II. Enforcement A. The first employee violation shall result in a verbal warning and a referral to the Louisiana Quitline, which is a free counseling service by telephone for tobacco cessation (1-800-784-8669). B. The second employee violation shall result in a written warning by the supervisor of the individual. In addition, the Office of Risk Management shall refer the employee to a health care provider who will enroll the employee in Louisiana s Fax to Quit program. C. The third employee violation shall result in a suspension for insubordination. D. The first student violation of the Tobacco Free Policy will result in assigning the student to attend a tobacco education program. The student will be referred to the Louisiana Tobacco Quitline (1-800-QUIT NOW). The school nurse shall have the option of referring the student to Louisiana s Fax To Quit program, coordinated by 8 of 9

File: CGPI the Department of Health and Hospitals Tobacco Control Program. Should the student fail to attend the program, he/she shall receive further discipline as prescribed in the school district s Discipline Matrix. Subsequent violations of the smoking policy will result in further discipline as prescribed in the LPSS Discipline Matrix. COMMUNICATION AND PROMOTION In 2004, the Federal Government enacted the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act requiring each Local Education Authority receiving reimbursement for school meals to have a local wellness policy in place. The Wellness Policy Committee, comprised of representatives from Coordinated School Health and Intervention, Child Nutrition Services, Risk Management, Athletics and Health and Physical Education, and Nursing Services are responsible for keeping all wellness related policies current. The Coordinated School Health and Intervention Department will oversee the communication and promotion of this policy. A. Each school site administrator will appoint a Wellness Coordinator who will represent the school on an ad hoc committee at the district level. The Wellness Coordinator will establish a plan to promote staff and student wellness in their school. This plan should encourage healthy eating, physical activity, a tobacco free life, and other elements of a healthy lifestyle. B. The Wellness Policy will be shared with parents and the community through the LPSS website, take-home flyers, and other media. MONITORING, MEASUREMENT, AND EVALUATION The Lafayette Parish School System will: A. Develop a plan of action for full implementation by the beginning of the 2012-13 school year. B. Reconvene the Wellness Policy Committee yearly to evaluate the effectiveness of the Wellness Policy and amend it based on school site evaluations and the needs of the community. C. Use the Louisiana Department of Education s Wellness Policy Survey annually to evaluate school district compliance. Results will be reported to the School Health Advisory Council, the Lafayette Parish School Board, and the Department of Education. Adopted: October 19, 2011 Lafayette Parish Public Schools, Louisiana 9 of 9

LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES BAG LUNCH/ FIELD TRIP GUIDELINES The following information is provided to clarify the guidelines for bag lunches and field trip bag lunches at the school site. The current lunch menus along with the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 can be found on the LPSS website at www.lpssonline.com/child nutrition. i i i i i i i i School breakfasts and lunches have a new meal pattern o Every school meal served to students must meet the new meal pattern requirements o All school districts in the United States were required to implement the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFK) o Beginning with the 2012-2013 school year o Initiated by Michelle Obama as an initiative to address childhood obesity o Meals are more nutritious, reduce the risk of obesity, and fight childhood hunger On-site bag lunches and off-site field trip bag lunches must meet all of the requirements of the new meal patterns. On-site bag lunches vs. off-site field trip bag lunches o On-site bag lunches are prepared for school site distribution and consumption o Off-site field trip bag lunches are generally cold and are used for off-site field trips Two lunch meals are available each week for a grab-and-go type service at the school site On-site bag lunch menus cannot be swapped outside of the planned lunch menu week o Meal pattern requirements o Inventory availability Only two on-site bag lunch meals are allowed in a one week time span due to o Meal pattern requirements o Inventory availability o High meal quality standards o Student acceptance Bag lunch meal substitutions are allowed under the following circumstances o Cafeteria Manager approval inventory availability o Diet modifications The Cafeteria Manager must be notified one month for both on-site bag lunches and off-site field trip bag lunches o Inventory availability Revised 5/30/13

Information Available Online at www.lpssonline.com/child nutrition i CNS Department Management i Breakfast & Lunch Menu i Meal Benefits Application i Meal Prices & Payments i Meal Payments Online i Special Dietary Needs i Summer Food Service Program i Wellness Information o LPSS Wellness Policy o HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC) o Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 i Nutrition Education o National School Breakfast Week & Lunch Week o National Nutrition Month i FAQs i School Site Cafeterias i Office Staff i Resources & Tools

LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES 2013-2014 MEAL PRICES Elementary Middle/ High LPSS Employee Visitor BREAKFAST LUNCH Full Price Reduced Full Price Reduced $ 1.25 $ 0.30 $ 1.50 $ 0.40 $ 1.25 $ 0.30 $ 1.75 $ 0.40 $ 2.00 $ 3.00 $ 2.50 $ 3.50 MEAL PAYMENT SCHEDULE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR MONTHLY COST FOR BREAKFAST MONTHLY COST FOR LUNCH FULL PRICE REDUCED PRICE FULL PRICE FULL PRICE REDUCED PRICE # OF PK - 12 PK - 12 ELEMENTARY MIDDLE/HIGH PK - 12 MONTH DAYS $1.25 $.30 MONTH # OF DAYS $1.50 $1.75 $.40 08/13 13 $ 16.25 $ 3.90 08/13 13 $ 19.50 $ 22.75 $ 5.20 09/13 19 $ 23.75 $ 5.70 09/13 19 $ 28.50 $ 33.25 $ 7.60 10/13 20 $ 25.00 $ 6.00 10/13 20 $ 30.00 $ 35.00 $ 8.00 11/13 16 $ 20.00 $ 4.80 11/13 16 $ 24.00 $ 28.00 $ 6.40 12/13 15 $ 18.75 $ 4.50 12/13 15 $ 22.50 $ 26.25 $ 6.00 01/14 18 $ 22.50 $ 5.40 01/14 18 $ 27.00 $ 31.50 $ 7.20 02/14 20 $ 25.00 $ 6.00 02/14 20 $ 30.00 $ 35.00 $ 8.00 03/14 17 $ 21.25 $ 5.10 03/14 17 $ 25.50 $ 29.75 $ 6.80 04/14 16 $ 20.00 $ 4.80 04/14 16 $ 24.00 $ 28.00 $ 6.40 05/14 20 $ 25.00 $ 6.00 05/14 20 $ 30.00 $ 35.00 $ 8.00 TOTAL 174 $ 217.50 $ 52.20 TOTAL 174 $ 261.00 $ 304.50 $ 69.60

File: EE-R CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES MEAL PAYMENT POLICIES In accordance with Louisiana Food and Nutrition Programs, Policies of Operation, Bulletin 1196, the student meal payment status is determined through the free and reduced Meal Benefit Application process. Those students not eligible for free benefits must pay for their meals at the prices established for full and reduced price student meals. Federal Regulations do not prohibit a school system from withholding a meal from a paying student who does not have money to pay for the meal. Lafayette Parish School System has a No Charge Policy for purchasing meals. As a participant in the National School Lunch Program, all schools in the district operate under a parish-wide plan to address no response and/or neglectful action to requests for payment of meals, prepayment of account balances, and application for meal benefits. PAYMENT OF MEALS Payment for student and adult meals should be made in advance according to the Meal Payment Schedule of meal fees available at the beginning of each new school year; meals can also be purchased daily. Types of Payments Check or money order made payable to the School Cafeteria are preferred types of payment on meal accounts. Cash pre-payments are accepted, however, the entire amount of money will be applied to the account and change will not be given to the student. All pre-payments should be sent in an envelope with the student s name, ID number, and the amount of the payment. The deadline for accepting checks is set for the end of the first full week in May. In order to ensure adequate time for meal service, change for meals purchased daily will not be given to students and adult faculty during the serving period. Change for bills up to $10 will be given to Visitor Adults with a meal purchase. On- Line Meal Payment An on-line payment system is now available for use to pay for student meals. Funds can be deposited directly into student meal accounts via on-line transactions. This service can be accessed on the Child Nutrition Services link at www.lpssonline.com. NSF Checks Any meal account paid with a check of Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) will be charged a $25.00 fee. Cash only will be accepted to purchase the student s meals until the NSF check has been paid and processed. No further checks will be accepted for the meal account for the remainder of the 2010-2011school year. 1 of 4

File: EE-R MEAL BENEFITS Financial assistance for purchasing student meals is available to all students enrolled in the Lafayette Parish School System. The multi-child application is provided to each student at the beginning of the school year and is available throughout the year. Transfer students from another parish, state, or private school must complete a new application upon enrollment; transfer students within LPSS are not required to submit a new application during the same school year. Parents or guardians are responsible for meal purchases prior to the approval of benefits, during the processing period. Prior year meal status remains in effect for the first operating days of the new school year. STUDENT ACCOUNT BALANCES Elementary Students, Grades Pre-Kindergarten - 8 Effective 8/15/2010, ACT 737 of the State Legislature requires school districts to follow specific procedures before a meal is withheld from a student for non-payment. This law applies to elementary and middle school campus students and is intended to protect the student s health and ability to learn. To access ACT 737, go to www.lpssonline.com, Child Nutrition Services link. A. Daily Procedure for School Site handling of Non-payment for Student Meals 1. All students having a full pay or reduced price meal status will receive a weekly Account Balance notification (Low Balance Letter) to the home. 2. Any student having a full pay or reduced price meal status that does not have money to purchase the meal in the account or in hand will be served the Snack Meal. For recording purposes, the Snack Meal indicates that a student is served an alternate to the regular lunch meal with no payment. Because the breakfast meal and extra sales items are optional at all grade levels, these will not be sold to the student until the account is replenished and parents give permission for the purchases. 3. A General Letter notifying parent/ guardian that the student was served a Snack Meal with no payment will be sent home and recorded. 4. The Cafeteria Manager will generate a student listing Detailed Meal Report for the Snack Meal category, fax to CNS Office, and keep original report. 5. CNS Office Clerical Staff will send a Connect Ed automated message to households of all students to inform parent/guardian of meal served with no payment. 6. Following receipt of automated message Summary Report, non-deliverable phone messages will be called manually by CNS. 7. Phone Log with person contacted, message type, response to call, etc. will be kept daily by caller. 8. CNS Office will notify Cafeteria Manager the following day with phone response and successful calls. 9. Daily collection of money on student accounts must be received by 8:30 am. Cafeteria Manager will be able to identify students that do not have money for the lunch meal prior to the start of lunch. 2 of 4

File: EE-R 10. Principal will be notified by Cafeteria Manager of student accounts with no money and/ or no response from home on Day 3. B. Procedure for Repeated Instances of Non-payment for Student Meals After a student has been served the Snack Meal with verbal and written notifications for three separate occurrences within the school year, the following action will be taken: 1. School Principal will receive a report of students receiving the Snack Meal for nonpayment. 2. Upon determination of no-response, no-payment from the parent or guardian, the Principal will authorize CNS to proceed with Notification to the household via Certified Mail. 3. A Certified Letter of FINAL NOTICE of meal service to student without payment will be sent to the parent or legal guardian from CNS Office; mail will include Student Account Statement, ACT 737 information, LPSS Meal Payment Procedures, and Conference date with School Administrator. 4. Following three (3) days of verbal and written notifications, with additional notification by the School Principal or Administrative Designee, the parent or guardian will be required to pay the Student Account Balance. The Snack Meal will be served to the student in place of the scheduled meal (Meal of the Day) until the Student Account Balance and prepayment for future meals is received. No response from the parent or guardian will result in the initiation of reporting procedures to Local and State agencies for review. 5. As required, students receiving Final Notice of non-payment of meals will be reported to LPSS Administration and Office of Community Support. 6. As required, denial of meal to an elementary student for non-payment will be determined based on stipulations outlined in ACT 737 to include notification of OCS and consultation with Special Education Services for Student Individual Evaluation or Health Plan (IEP/ IHP) 7. As required, Report of Parents/ Guardians in violation of ACT 737 will be submitted to State Superintendent and State Education Committees. High School Students The LPSS No Charge Policy adopted in 2007 applies to all students enrolled on a High School campus. Meals or other allowable items will not be sold to high school students without payment. The Online Payment system is available for parents to view student accounts and make payments. Student account balances can also be obtained upon request from the Cafeteria Manager or CNS Office. Adult Meals School Breakfast and Lunch Programs are planned for students, however, non-students are allowed to purchase meals. Adult Faculty, LPSS Employees, Parents, and other Visitors are eligible to purchase meals at prices set by Child Nutrition Services. All persons, except site-based CNS Employees and a limited number of Food Service volunteers must pay for meals. Persons 3 of 4

File: EE-R having no official relationship with the school will not be allowed to purchase meals. The LPSS No Charge Policy applies to all adults. Collection of Meal Account Balances The LPSS No Charge Policy adopted in 2007 includes provisions for collection of Negative Student Account Balances for meal charges incurred. A student s current negative (overdrawn) Meal Account Balance may be a result of prior year balances, meals served with no payment during the current year due to the waiting period for application processing or negligence in payment for meals when there is no benefit. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to pay for all student meals served before exiting the Lafayette Parish School System. Issued and Approved Prior to 1975 Revised: 02/18/76 Revised: 10/01/80 Revised: 11/18/98 Revised: 08/01/07 Revised: 09/01/10 Revised: 10/20/10 Lafayette Parish Public Schools, Louisiana 4 of 4

LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES REQUEST OF STUDENT MEAL BENEFIT STATUS INFORMAITON STUDENT MEAL BENEFIT STATUS BY INDIVIDUAL: 1. Request must be made 4 business days prior to the date information is needed. 2. Request must include a listing of student s name, student s number, Program Title, Program Coordinator, and phone number. Send via email/ fax to Brandy Lally, Meal Benefits Coordinator, bslally@lpssonline.com or (fax) 521-7388. 3. When completed, the Program Coordinator will be notified to pick up the meal benefit status information at the CNS Office. A confidentiality agreement must be signed before the information can be released. The individual student meal benefit status eligibility is confidential and cannot be returned by fax. STUDENT MEAL BENEFIT STATUS FOR TESTING: 1. Meal status for testing will be requested and distributed from Susan Khan for all school sites. ENROLLMENT PERCENTAGES BY SCHOOL: 1. Enrollment Percentages are in the principal packet sent via Pony after the last work day of each month. 2. If another request is needed it can be made by fax or email on school letter head with principal signature to Brandy Lally. 3. The report will be generated and emailed/ faxed to the school site with the current percentages.

CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES 101 Evans Lane Lafayette, LA 70506 (337) 521-7370 (337) 521-7388 Fax RELEASE OF MEAL BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY STUDENT MEAL STATUS INFORMATION The information you have requested regarding the Meal Benefit Eligibility for a student is confidential. As a result of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2004, the United States Department of Agriculture and Department of Education require a procedure for maintaining the confidentiality of student information. Before release of this information, you must understand and agree to the following statements: 1. I understand that Meal Benefit Eligibility information is confidential and cannot be disclosed to any person other than the school official who needs to know information to administer or enforce state education program. 2. I understand that Meal Benefit Applications will be filed, processed and verified by the Child Nutrition Department. Application information may not be shared with any other school or central office personnel without written permission from the parent or responsible adult who has completed the application. No one may have a copy of an application without written permission of the parent or responsible adult who has completed the application. 3. I understand the Meal Benefit Eligibility information is confidential. Other information obtained from a Meal Benefit Application or obtained through direct certification cannot be disclosed for any reason without written permission from the adult completing the application. Signature / Title Date State / Federal Program Title Brandy S. Lally Meal Benefits Verifying Official Date