Meyersville ISD announced its policy on August 6 for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/ site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request.
Starting on August 13th, Meyersville ISD will begin distributing letters to the households of the children in the district about eligibility benefits and any actions households need to take to apply for these benefits. Applications also are available at 1897 Meyersville Rd, Meyersville, TX 77974.
Criteria for Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits The following criteria will be used to determine a child’s eligibility for free or reduced-price meal benefits: INCOME
1. Household income that is at or below the income eligibility levels Categorical (Automatic) Eligibility 2. Household receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) Program Participant 3. Child’s status as a foster child, homeless, runaway, migrant, or displaced by a declared disaster 4. Child’s enrollment in Head Start or Even Start INCOME ELIGIBILITY
For those households that qualify for free or reduced- price meals based on income, an adult in the household must complete an application for free and reduced-price meals and return it to Beth Howell at 1897 Meyersville Rd Meyersville, TX 77974. Those individuals filling out the application will need to provide the following information: 1. Names of all household members 2. Amount, frequency, and source of current income for each household member 3. Last 4 digits of the Social Security number of the adult household member who signs the application or, if the adult does not have a social security number, check the box for “No Social Security number” 4. Signature of an adult household member attesting that the information provided is correct
DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY
Under the provisions of the free and reduced-price meal policy, Beth Howell will review applications and determine eligibility. Households or guardians dissatisfied with the Reviewing Official’s eligibility determination may wish to discuss the decision with the Reviewing Official on an informal basis. Households wishing to make a formal appeal for a hearing on the decision may make a request either orally or in writing to Kelly Dunn at 1897 Meyersville Rd Meyersville, TX 77974 or 361275-3639.
UNEXPECTED CIRCUMSTANCES
If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should contact the school. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for benefits if the household’s income falls at or below the current income eligibility guidelines.
For additional information please contact the following person: Meyersville ISD/ Attention: Beth Howell, Business Manager/ 1897 Meyersville RD/ Meyersville, TX 77974/ 361-275-3639/ [email protected]
