Early Childhood Food Service Menu
Food Service Charging Policy
Mancelona Public Schools Food Service Charging Policy
Effective: August 5th 2024
Any student with an account deficit of $10.50 will not be eligible to purchase normal menu items for the day. Instead, an alternative lunch still meeting the USDA nutritional guidelines will be served (consisting of a cheese sandwich, whole grain crackers, string cheese, vegetable, fruit and white milk) will be available for purchase until funds are received to lower the deficit. Your students account will still be charged a full meal price for the alternate lunch.
Ala Carte and second entrée or meals will not be allowed to be charged.
If a change occurs in the child’s household income during the school year or there is an unusual circumstance that occurs, it is important for the parent/guardian to contact Lindsey Newland, Food Service Director at 231-587-9764 ext#214, to see if the family qualifies for free or reduced meals.
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.