Food Service

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The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a non-pricing meal service option for schools and school districts in low-income areas. CEP allows the nation’s highest-poverty schools and districts to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to all enrolled students without collecting household applications. Instead, schools that adopt CEP are reimbursed using a formula based on the percentage of students categorically eligible for free meals based on their participation in other specific means-tested programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Maple Valley Schools opted to participate in the CEP program on July 1st, 2020 and that eligibility qualifies us for 4 years in the program. After 4 years we will have to reevaluate the percentage of directly certified students again and determine if we still qualify. For more information please view the CEP Fact Sheet or CEP website found below:

Community Eligibility Provision Fact Sheet

Community Eligibility Provision Website

This site allows parents to make deposits into their child's school lunch account (Please note, there will be a small fee for each deposit to help offset the cost of operating and maintaining this site.). Parents are also able to view their child's account activity and see what has been purchased. To create an account, click on the link below and then on "Create an Account".

Instructions 

Check or cash deposits are still accepted at school buildings. Please place your check (with the student's name noted on the check) or cash in an envelope and address the envelope to "Food Service". If you are sending cash, please include the student's name on the envelope. Teachers will collect envelopes each day. Checks should be made payable to Maple Valley Food Service.

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If your student has a special dietary need due to a disability or medical issues, special dietary accommodations can be made. Please have your student’s doctor complete the Medical Statement to request Special Meals and/or Accommodations. Please return or mail the completed form to the Food Service Office at 11090 Nashville Hwy. Vermontville, MI 49096.

Special Diet Medical Statement

Parents are encouraged to complete the application online. A new application must be completed each year, but only one (1) application is needed per family. Confirmation of the student(s) status will be sent via U.S. Mail. Instructions can be found below:

2. Select Apply for Benefits

These guidelines have been implemented to ensure that the lunch prices remain as reasonable as possible. By enforcing these guidelines, we feel families that pay on time and keep their accounts up to date will not have to suffer as a result of others who abuse the program. If a child has a food allergy or special dietary need, please notify the cafeteria manager immediately. Parents may advise the cafe manager if they do not want their child to purchase a-la-carte items. This reminder will appear on the computer screen when your child goes through the cafeteria line and the child will not be permitted to spend money for snacks from their account.

Elementary School (Grades K-6)

Students in grades K-6 may charge up to $10.00. An automated call will inform parents of negative balances each Thursday and a letter stating the amount each student owes will be sent home each Friday. You may keep track of your child’s account by logging into the Family Portal.

Maple Valley Schools will not allow a child to go hungry. At no time after the account is negative will a-la-carte items be allowed to be charged. If the situation remains unchanged for a period of 30 days, it will be referred to the principal or Business office.

Jr./Sr. High School (Grades 7-12)

Students in grades 7-12 may charge up to $10.00. An automated call will inform parents of negative balances each Thursday and students will be informed of their balance each day as they come through the registers. You may keep track of your child’s account by logging into the Family Portal.

Maple Valley Schools will not allow a child to go hungry. At no time after the account is negative will a-la-carte items be allowed to be charged. If the situation remains unchanged for a period of 30 days, it will be referred to the principal or Business office.

The USDA has put together a Smart Snacks in School document to help improve the health of today's school environment. The USDA recently published practical, science-based nutrition standards for snack foods and beverages sold to children at school during the school day. The standards, required by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, will allow schools to offer healthier snack foods to children while limiting junk food.

USDA Smart Snacks in School Standards

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