In an effort to keep parents and students informed, we decided to provide answers to frequently asked questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, contact the Food and Nutrition Services Department at 972-882-5500.
What are the meal prices?
Breakfast for all students is $1.05; Elementary student lunch is $1.75; Middle and High School student lunch is $2.15. Students who qualify for the reduced priced meal benefit: Breakfast is $.30; Lunch is $.40. Adult Breakfast is $1.40; Adult Lunch is $2.55. Selected items are available at ala Carte prices, but for the best nutritional meal value, we recommend the plate lunch.
What is a pin number?
The pin number is your child’s cafeteria account identification number. This pin number is required every time food or drink items are purchased from the cafeteria. Students will get their pin number from their teacher the first day of school. If they forget their pin number, they can always check with the cashier or the cafeteria manager.
How do I put money in my child’s account?
You or your child can put any amount of money in their account at any time. For younger students, we suggest putting the cash or check in an envelope with your child’s name and their pin number written on the envelope and on the check. If you are paying by check, MISD policy requires that the individual who signs the check must also provide their driver’s license number and date of birth and current address. This money will stay in your child’s account until he uses it. If he does not use all the money this school year, it will still be there next school year. If you have two students at the same school and want to put money in their account with one check, put the check with your driver’s license number and birth date, and date of birth, in an envelope with all student’s names, pin numbers, and how much you want to go in each account. The cafeteria manager will gladly take care of this for you.
Can I pay for meals on the internet?
Yes, parents can pre-pay for school meals at PAMS Lunchroom (Parent Account Management System). Go to: http://www.paypams.com or call 1-888-994-5100 to pay by phone with a credit card or a debit card, just follow the prompts. Funds usually take two business days before they are available for the students. There is a small fee for this service.
How will I know when my child’s account is low on funds?
Elementary students will have a green ‘Dollar sign’ stamped on their hand. This usually means your child has enough money for one or two more days. Secondary students will be advised as they pay at the register. Sorry, the big kids don’t get a stamp on their hand.
What if I forget to send money, can my child borrow, or charge?
Our district has a ‘No Charging’ policy at this time. The district provides an alternate meal for students who forget their money to insure no student goes through the school day without any nourishment. The student will need to let the cashier know they need an alternate meal. The alternate meal consists of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and milk. The alternate meal is for occasional use. If your family needs assistance to pay for meals, you may want to complete an application for free or reduced priced meals, available in the school office.
If I need assistance to pay for meals, what do I do?
Students will bring home a free or reduced priced meal application the first of school. Follow the directions on the application; be sure the application is complete with all information requested. Return application the school secretary or bring the application to the Food and Nutrition Services Department at 800 E. Kearney. The processing of an application can take up to ten business days (usually at the beginning of school). Once the application has been processed we will send a notification letter in the mail with the household’s eligibility. Until you receive notification you qualify for the meal program you will need to send lunch money or a sack lunch with your child.
My child is on free or reduced priced meals, why does the cafeteria make him pay?
Possibly your child is going through an ala Carte line instead of the plate lunch line, or they may be getting extras like ice cream or an extra milk. The free and reduced meal program provides a plate lunch or breakfast; any extras have to be purchased with funds you provide.
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