Charge Policy

Charges are not allowed for adults, and only for students who have misplaced
or lost lunch money, or parent failed to send.
A Charge Policy has been developed and will be strictly enforced by all school sites.

Charge Policy:

The students will report to the school office immediately following morning roll call and acknowledging that he/she has no lunch money. In the case of younger students, a teacher or assistant may intervene.
Parents will receive written notification from the school office of money owed and are expected to repay to the cafeteria within the week.
If a pattern develops, parents will be encouraged to seek Federal assistance as soon as possible.
When charges reach the amount of one week of lunches, a letter will be sent home from the principal; at $20.00 charges are considered excessive, at this point, the Lamar County School District will send a letter and a possible visit from the Social Worker.
If Parents still refuse to pay and are capable of paying then a letter will be sent to Department of Human Services.
All debts must be paid by the end of the year.