Wimberley Independent School District

512-847-3217                  14401 RR 12                Wimberley, Texas 78676

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 Wimberley Independent School District Child Nutrition Department

Texas Public School Nutrition Policy

There have been many changes made over the last five years in public schools regarding what food are permitted and which are not.  One example of this is that a parent may provide any foods they would like to for their child but they may not provide foods for their children’s friends or neighbors.  The web link below takes you to The Texas Department of Agriculture’s web site where all these regulations are listed. http://www.squaremeals.org/vgn/tda/files/2348/13440_TPSNP%20SY_09-10.pdf

Menus

There are a number of choices available at all the schools and menus are posted on this web site (see above).  Students are offered a number of food items that we call meal components.  Examples of these are a Turkey Sandwich (which has two components) a meat/meat alternative and a grain/bread. Other grain/ bread options could be a roll, cornbread, crackers, or even the breading on chicken nuggets (for example).  Vegetables and fruits such as a lettuce and tomato salad, fruited gelatin, fresh baby carrots, cantaloupe pieces, and others are offered and are called vegetable/ fruit components. Also a variety of low fat milk (1%) including white, chocolate, and strawberry as well as white skim milk is offered.

At breakfast students may choose 2 grain/breads or 1 grain/bread, 1 meat/meat alternative and 1 fruit (or juice) and 1 milk.

At lunch students may choose a meat/meat alternative, 2 fruits and 1 vegetable or 2 vegetables and 1 fruit, 1 grain/bread and 1 milk.

Most schools operate under the offer vs. serve program where a student only selects what they actually want to consume in that meal.  For a breakfast or lunch to count as a meal students must choose at least three components.  A student who chooses less then 3 components at breakfast or lunch or more then 4 components at breakfast or 6 components at lunch must pay what is called ala carte pricing for those items.

Ala Carte items are items that are not part of a regular (reimbursable) meal.  Examples of this are getting two entrees with a meal or buying bottled or canned drinks such as water or Gatorade, a cookie or baked chips.  These items are charged specific prices and are not included with a meal. 

Pricing & Payments

The price of breakfast at all schools in $ 1.35 for students paying full price and $ .30 for students paying (receiving) reduced priced meals and $ 1.75 for adults and visitors.  The lunch prices are $ 2.25 @ Scudder Primary, $ 2.50 @ Jacob’s Well Elementary, $ 2.75 @ Danforth Junior High, and $ 3.35 @ Wimberley High School.  For students paying (receiving) reduced price for meals the price is $ .40 cents at all schools.  The price for adults and visitors is $ 3.35 at all schools.

Parents can send money with their students in either cash or check and the money are deposited in each individual students account.  Beginning in August 2009 parents will be able to use their Visa or MasterCard to put money on their student’s account via a secure internet site www.paypams.com

A link to this web site is here and on the districts home page.  If you have two students at the same school then a single check or cash can be sent but it must say the students names, grades, and how much to deposit into each student’s account.

Some schools such as Jacob’s Well Elementary, Danforth Junior High and Wimberley High School have additional ala carte selections available for additional costs.

Nutrition in the Wimberley Child Nutrition Program

The following items have been done to improve the nutritional content and quality of the meals being served to students.

·         Purchase 85% lean ground beef and thoroughly drain it after cooking

·         Serve reduced fat cheeses including slices, grated and even on pizza and in lasagna

·         Offer only skim milk and 1% white, 1% chocolate, and 1% strawberry milk

·         Do not fry any foods such as French fries or chicken nuggets, burritos etc.

·         Offer fruit and vegetable selections daily including fresh ones (seasonally varies)

·         Purchase 98% lean turkey breast and lean turkey ham

·         Purchase reduced fat versions of many traditional popular items

·         Utilize fat free gravies

·         Sell only baked and reduced fat chip products that contain less then 7.5 grams of fat per bag

·         In some campuses utilize whole wheat hamburger buns and whole wheat bread

·         Comply with all aspects of the Texas Public School Nutrition Policy

·         Comply with all aspects of the United States Department of Agriculture regulations relating to the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program

Student Account
What if I suspect someone else is using my child's account?                                           It is important that each child know their keypad number (also known as universal pin) is confidential and should never be shared with friends. The account is for the use of the named student ONLY, multiple students, siblings, parents, etc. may not use the student account to purchase meals. If you feel someone is making unauthorized purchases or using your student's account, please contact our office immediately at 512-847-3217. We will change your student's confidential keypad number, investigate the matter, and work out any account concerns you may have.

Charges
Can students charge their meals?
WISD does not encourage charging of meals.  Each campus has a specific charging policy.  Please check with each campus cafeteria manager.   After the maximum charges occur a student a meal equivalent to include a sandwich and milk at no cost. This practice is not encouraged.  Both Scudder Primary and Jacob’s Well Elementary print charge slips and/or other reminder notes to send home each day when a child owes money. 

Checks
Can we write checks for meals? What happens if they are returned to the school?
Checks are encouraged and may be placed in the payment box located in the campus cafeteria; checks will not be taken at the line during a meal session. Checks should be made payable to "WISD Child Nutrition" and should include the student's full name and grade in the memo section of your check.  The entire amount of the check will be deposited in the student's account; we are unable to give change. 

In the event that your check is returned to WISD Child Nutrition unpaid by your bank, Wimberley ISD or its agent will redeposit your check electronically. Additionally, by submitting a check, you understand and agree that we may electronically collect a return check fee of $25.00. The use of a check for payment is your acknowledgment and acceptance of this policy and its terms. The use of PayPAMS is also available for online payment by debit or credit card. 

While there remains an unpaid check and/or related fees, checks will not be accepted for payments for your student's meals.

Sack Lunches
Are sack lunches available for field trips?
Yes. Teachers may request sack lunches from the campus Manager for their students when planning a field trip. Since a sack lunch is in place of a regular lunch, it is charged to the child's meal account. Sack lunches contain a sandwich, fresh veggies and or fruit, and milk or juice. Sack lunches need to be ordered at least one week in advance in advance.

Purchases
How can I monitor what my child is eating or spending?
Our district has partnered with a resource to provide WEB access to your student's lunch account. At PAYPAMS you will be able to make prepayments to your student's account using your debit or credit card, schedule regular prepayments to insure your student always has meal funds, AND monitor their balance and their purchases. Additional fees may apply.

Cafeteria Contact Numbers

Links

Texas School Nutrition Policy Implementation Schedule 2006-2010 http://www.squaremeals.org/vgn/tda/files/2348/15997_Nutrition%20Policy%20Implementation%20Schedule.pdf

Texas School Nutrition Policy Update 2009-2010 http://www.squaremeals.org/vgn/tda/files/2348/13440_TPSNP%20SY_09-10.pdf

Nutritious Snacks http://www.smcisd.net/files/filesystem/9676_Nutritious%20Snack%20Broch2.pdf

Non Food Fund Raising http://www.squaremeals.org/vgn/tda/files/2348/13149_Non%20Food%20Ways%20to%20Reward.pdf

10 Ways to Improve Your Home Food Habits http://www.squaremeals.org/vgn/tda/files/2348/12981_10%20Ways%20Eating%20Habits_Eng.pdf

My Pyramid English and Spanish  http://www.mypyramid.gov/index.html

Texas Department of Agriculture http://www.squaremeals.org/fn/home/page/0,1248,2348_0_0_0,00.html