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:

1. 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.
2. 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.