Reduced Price
Eligibility Scale
Reduced Price Lunch, Breakfast
|
Household size |
Year |
Month |
Twice
per month |
Every
two weeks |
Week |
| 1 |
19,240 |
1,604 |
802 |
740 |
370 |
| 2 |
25,900 |
2,159 |
1,080 |
997 |
499 |
| 3 |
32,560 |
2,714 |
1,357 |
1,253 |
627 |
| 4 |
39,220 |
3,269 |
1,635 |
1,509 |
755 |
| 5 |
45,880 |
3,824 |
1,912 |
1,765 |
883 |
| 6 |
52,540 |
4,379 |
2,190 |
2,021 |
1,011 |
| 7 |
59,200 |
4,934 |
2,467 |
2,277 |
1,139 |
| 8 |
65,860 |
5,489 |
2,745 |
2,534 |
1,267 |
| For each
additional add |
6,660 |
555 |
278 |
257 |
129 |
Effective July
1, 2008 to June 30, 2009.
Food Stamp/ADC/TANF/FDPIR Households:
Households which currently include children who
receive Food Stamps
or Aid to
Dependent Children (ADC)/ Temporary Assistance to Needy
Families (TANF), or the Food Distribution Program on Indian
Reservations (FDPIR) must complete an application listing the
child's name, a food stamp, ADC/TANF, or
FDPIR number and the signature of an adult household member,
or provide a Direct Certification letter from the NYS Office
of Temporary and Disability Assistance. Children in the
household with the same case number may be included
on the same application. Separate applications are required
for children in the same household with different case
numbers. If the family does not list a food stamp, ADC/TANF,
or FDPIR number for all children for whom they are applying,
then the application must contain all the information as
required for "other households" as described below.
Other Households: Households with
incomes the same or below the amount of money listed above for
their family
size may be eligible for and are urged to apply for free
and/or reduced price meals (or free milk). They may do so by
filling in the application forms sent home with a letter to
parents. Additional copies are available at the
principal's
office in each school. Applications may be submitted any time
during the school year to Mrs. Deborah Rosko. If a
family member becomes unemployed, if the family size
decreases, or if family income increases by more than $50.00
per month, or $600.00 per year, the family must contact the
school to file a new application. The form requests
information needed to determine economic need based on the
income and number of persons in the family.
The school district does,
however, have the right to verify at any time during the
school year the information on
the application. If a parent does not give the school this
information, the child/children will no longer be able to
receive free or reduced price meals (free milk).
Foster children may also be
eligible for these benefits. An application for a foster
child must contain the child's
name, the child's "personal use" income and an adult
signature.
Under the provisions of the
policy, the designated official will review applications and
determine eligibility. If a
parent is dissatisfied with the ruling of the designated
official, he/she may make a request either orally or in
writing
for a hearing to appeal the decision. Steven M. Schrade,
Superintendent whose address is 1738 Helderberg Trail,
Berne, NY 12023 has been designated as the Hearing Official.
Hearing procedures are outlined in the policy. However,
prior to initiating the hearing procedure, the parent or
School Food Authority may request a conference to provide an
opportunity for the parent and official to discuss the
situation, present information, and obtain an explanation of
the
data submitted in the application or the decisions rendered.
The request for a conference shall not in any way prejudice or
diminish the right to a fair hearing.
Only complete applications
can be approved. This includes complete and accurate
information regarding: the Food Stamp/ADC/TANF, or FDPIR number;
the names of all household members; the social security number
of the person who signs the form or an indication that the adult
does not have one; and the amount and source of income received
by each household
member. In addition, the parent or guardian must sign the
application form, certifying the information is true and
correct.
Non-discrimination Statement: This explains what
to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly.
In
accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture
policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or
disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to
USDA,
Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W Whitten Building,
1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington DC
20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an
equal opportunity provider and employer.
A complete copy of this
policy is on file in the office of the School Food Authority
District Administrator where it
may be reviewed by any interested persons. |
