WALLER ISD TO PARTICIPATE IN THE  NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH AND BREAKFAST PROGRAM

Waller ISD today announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program.   Each school or central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.

 The household size and income criteria identified below will be used to determine eligibility for free and reduced-price benefits.  Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced- price meals.  Foster children who are the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court may also be eligible for benefits regardless of the income of the household with which they reside.  Eligibility for the foster child is based on the child’s income. 

FEDERAL INCOME CHART For School Year 2009-10
Household size	Yearly	Monthly	Weekly
1	$20,036	$1,670	$386
2	$26,955	$2,247	$519
3	$33,874	$2,823	$652
4	$40,793	$3,400	$785
5	$47,712	$3,976	$918
6	$54,631	$4,553	$1,051
7	$61,550	$5,130	$1,184
8	$68,469	$5,706	$1,317
Each additional person:	$6,919	$577	$134

Application forms are being distributed to all households with a letter informing households of the availability of free and reduced-price meals for their children.  Applications also are available at the principal’s office, the school cafeteria or the food service central office.  To apply for free or reduced-price meals, households must fill out the application and return it to the school.  Applications may be submitted anytime during the school year.  The information the households provide on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and verification of data.  Application may be verified by the school officials at any time during the school year. 

For school officials to determine eligibility for free and reduced-price benefits, households receiving Food Stamps/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) only have to list their child’s name and food stamp TANF case number.  An adult household member must sign the application.

 Households that do not list a food stamp/TANF case number must list the names of all household members, the amount and source of the income received by each household member, and the Social Security number of the adult household member who signs the application.  If the adult who signs the application doses not have a Social Security number, the household member must indicate that a Social Security number is not available by writing the work “None,” “No Number,” or some indication that the person does not have a Social Security number.  The application must be signed an adult household member.

 Under the provisions of the free and reduced-price meal policy, the application processor will review applications and determine eligibility.  Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the reviewing official on an informal basis.  Parents wishing to make a formal appeal for a hearing on the decision may make a request either orally or in writing to the WISD Assistant Superintendent, 2214 Waller St., Waller, Texas  77484  Phone:  936-931-0304. 

 If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should contact the food service office at 936-931-2347.  Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for benefits if the household’s income falls at or below the levels shown above. 

 In accordance with Federal law and United States Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age disability.  To file a complaint of discrimination write to the U>S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of adjudication and Compliance, 1400 Independence Avenue,  SW, DC  20250-0410 or call  (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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