Southeast Polk Comm School District

K-12 public school district serving Altoona, Pleasant Hill, and surrounding areas.

301 6th St SW
Altoona, IA 50009
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Last verified Apr 11, 2026

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About Southeast Polk Comm School District

This public school district provides K-12 education across elementary, middle, junior high, and high schools in Altoona, Pleasant Hill, and surrounding communities. It manages student transportation, school meal programs, and safety initiatives for enrolled students.

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lunch

diets

such as in the case of a food allergy

low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. The program was established under the National School Lunch Act

please submit an application. Applications are available year-round. If you have a change in income

set low balance alerts and set spending limits. You can also see instantly what your child(ren)’s meal eligibility is. After submittal

you may also be eligible for food assistance benefits from the State of Iowa

Department of Human Services (DHS). Once your application has been received by the food service department

breads/grains

fruits/vegetables

and milk. Meals are set-up as offer versus servedDairy

Southeast Polk Community School District

Food Allergies: Protocol for Managing Risks for Students

Purpose of protocol:

The purpose of this protocol is to provide guidelines to parents/guardians and staff on how to provide a safe educational

environment for food-allergic students that exposure to food allergens is minimized for affected students. Food allergies

can be life threatening - this protocol has been developed to KEEP STUDENTS SAFE. The risk of accidental exposure to foods

can be reduced in the school setting if schools work with students

parents

and health care providers to minimize risks and

provide a safe educational environment for food-allergic students.

Family’s Responsibilities:

 Notify the School Nurse

School Nutrition Services’ office

Transportation Department

and others of the child’s

allergies.

 Work with the school team to develop a health plan that accommodates the child’s needs throughout the school

including the classroom

the cafeteria

during school-sponsored activities

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PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION LETTER FOR FREE MILK MEAL APPLICATIONSDairy

Frequently Asked Questions About Free and Reduced Price School Meals

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Children need healthy meals to learn. Southeast Polk Community School District offers healthy meals every school day.

Breakfast costs $1.90 Elementary; $2.00 6th-9th Grade; $2.05 10th-12th Grade; lunch costs $3.00 Elementary; $3.05 6th-9th

Grade; $3.15 10th-12th Grade. Your children may qualify for free meals/milk or for reduced price meals. Reduced price isDairy

$.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch. Please visit our website to complete an application at: www.schoolcafe.com

Below are some common questions and answers to help you with the application process.

1. WHO CAN GET FREE OR REDUCED PRICE MEALS?

● All children in households receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

the

Family Investment Program (FIP) or a few specific Medicaid programs are eligible for free or reduced price meals.

● Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals.

● Children participating in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free meals.

● Children who meet the definition of homeless

runaway

or migrant are eligible for free meals.

● Children may receive free or reduced price meals if your household’s income is at or below the limits on the

Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines below and apply for free and reduced price meals/milk.Dairy

FEDERAL INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES for SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026

Household Yearly Monthly Twice per Month Every Two Weeks Weekly

Size

1 28

953 2

413 1

207 1

114 557

2 39

128 3

261 1

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5. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FOR EACH CHILD? No

complete the applications for free and reduced

information is submitted

so be sure to complete all required information.

6. MY CHILD’S APPLICATION WAS APPROVED LAST YEAR. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT A NEW ONE? Yes

your

child’s application is only good for that school year and for the first few days of this school year

through Tuesday

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2025. You must complete a new application unless the school told you that your child is eligible for the

new school year. When the carryover period ends

unless you are notified that your children will receive free meals or

you submit an application that is approved

the children must pay full price for school meals. The school is not required

to send a reminder or a notice of expired eligibility.

7. I GET WIC. CAN MY CHILDREN GET FREE MEALS? Children in households participating in WIC may be eligible for

8. MAY I APPLY IF SOMEONE IN MY HOUSEHOLD IS NOT A U.S. CITIZEN? Yes

you

your children or other

household members do not have to be U.S. citizens to apply for free or reduced price meals.

9. WILL THE INFORMATION I GIVE BE CHECKED? Yes

we may also ask you to send written proof of the household

income you report. You are not required to provide proof with your application.

10. IF I DON’T QUALIFY NOW

MAY I APPLY LATER? Yes

you may apply at any time during the school year. For

example

children with a parent or guardian who becomes unemployed may become eligible for free or reduced price

meals if the household income drops below the income limit

if your household size goes up

or if you start getting

SNAP

FIP or other benefits.

11. WHAT IF I DISAGREE WITH THE SCHOOL’S DECISION ABOUT MY APPLICATION? You should talk to your school

officials. You also may ask for a hearing by calling or writing to: Kevin Baccam

8031 NE University Ave.

Pleasant

Hill

IA 50327

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19. CAN CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES GET FOOD SUBSTITUTIONS? If a child has a disability

as determined by a

licensed medical professional

and the disability prevents the child from eating the regular school meal

the school will

make substitutions prescribed by the licensed medical professional. If a substitution is needed

there will be no extra

charge for the meal. Please note

however

that the school is not required to make a substitution for a food allergy

unless it meets the definition of disability. Please call the school for further information.

20. DO I NEED TO REPORT MY RACE AND ETHNICITY? It is optional to complete the racial/ethnic portion of the

application

however

if you do not select race or ethnicity

one will be selected for you based on visual observation.

21. Translated applications are available at: http://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/translated-applications.

If you have other questions or need help

call Brandy Jankowski at (515) 957-3432 or

Sincerely

Sara Salvini

Director of Food & Nutrition Services

civil rights regulations and policies

this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race

color

national origin

sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation)

disability

age

or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

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CARTA DE INFORMACIÓN PARA PADRES/TUTORES PARA RECIBIR COMIDA GRATIS O A

PRECIO REDUCIDO

Preguntas frecuentes acerca de comidas escolares gratis y a precio reducido

Estimado padre/guardián:

Los niños necesitan alimentación nutritiva para aprender. Southeast Polk Community School District ofrece comidas saludables

todos los días de estudio. El desayuno cuesta $1.90 Elementary; $2.00 6th-9th Grade; $2.05 10th-12th Grade; el almuerzo cuesta $3.00

Elementary; $3.05 6th-9th Grade; $3.15 10th-12th Grade. Sus hijos podrían ser elegibles para comidas / leche gratis o comidas a

precio reducido. Los precios reducidos son de $.30 para desayuno y $.40 para almuerzo. Devuelva o envíe por correo la solicitud completa

a: www.schoolcafe.com

A continuación

hay algunas preguntas y respuestas frecuentes para ayudarle con el proceso de solicitud.

1. ¿QUIÉN PUEDE RECIBIR COMIDAS GRATIS O A PRECIO REDUCIDO?

● Todos los niños en hogares que reciban beneficios del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP

por

sus siglas en inglés-anteriormente llamado Asistencia Alimentaria en Iowa)

el Programa de Inversión Familia (FIP) o

algunos programas de Medicaid específicos

son elegibles para comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido.

● Los hijos en hogares sustitutos que estén bajo la responsabilidad legal de una agencia o tribunal de cuidado sustituto

son elegibles para recibir comidas gratis.

● Los niños que participan en el programa Head Start de su escuela son elegibles para recibir comidas gratis.

● Los niños que cumplan con la definición de personas sin hogar

inmigrantes o que han huido

son elegibles para recibir

comidas gratis.

● Los niños pueden recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido si los ingresos de su hogar son iguales o inferiores a los

límites de la siguiente Tabla Federal de Ingresos. (Requiere la entrega de una solicitud para comidas/leche gratis y a

precio reducido).

LINEAMIENTOS FEDERALES DE ELEGIBILIDAD POR INGRESOS para el año escolar 2025-2026

Tamaño del Anual Mensual Dos por mes Cada dos semanas Semanal

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5. ¿DEBO COMPLETAR UNA SOLICITUD PARA CADA NIÑO? No. Utilice una solicitud de comidas escolares gratis y a precio

reducido para todos los estudiantes en su hogar. No podemos aprobar una solicitud a menos que la información de elegibilidad

no esté completa

así que asegúrese de completar toda la información requerida.

6. LA SOLICITUD DE MI HIJO FUE APROBADA EL AÑO PASADO. ¿DEBO COMPLETAR UNA NUEVA? Sí.

La solicitud de su hijo sólo es válida para ese año escolar y para los primeros días de este año escolar

hasta Tuesday October

7th

2025. Envíe una nueva solicitud a menos que la escuela le haya dicho que su hijo es elegible para el nuevo año escolar. Una

vez finalizado el periodo de aplazamiento

a menos que se le notifique que sus hijos recibirán comidas gratis o usted presente

una solicitud que es aprobada

los niños tendrán que pagar el precio completo para las comidas escolares. La escuela no está

obligada a enviar un recordatorio o aviso de expiración de elegibilidad.

7. RECIBO WIC. ¿PUEDEN MIS HIJOS RECIBIR COMIDAS GRATIS? Los niños en hogares que participan en WIC pueden

ser elegibles para recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Por favor

envíe una solicitud.

8. ¿PUEDO HACER UNA SOLICITUD SI ALGUIEN EN MI HOGAR NO ES CIUDADANO DE LOS EE.UU.? Sí. Usted

sus hijos u

otros miembros del hogar no tienen que ser ciudadanos estadounidenses para solicitar comidas gratis o a precio reducido.

9. ¿LA INFORMACIÓN QUE ENTREGUE SERÁ REVISADA? Sí. También podemos pedirle que envíe una certificación

escrita de los ingresos de su hogar que usted reporta. Usted no tiene la obligación de entregar una prueba con su

solicitud.

10. ¿SI NO CALIFICO AHORA

PUEDO HACER UNA SOLICITUD DESPUÉS? Sí

usted puede hacer una solicitud en cualquier

momento durante el año escolar. Por ejemplo

los niños con un padre o tutor que quede sin empleo pueden ser elegibles para

recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido si los ingresos familiares están por debajo del límite de ingresos

si el tamaño de la

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20. ¿TENGO QUE INFORMAR SOBRE MI RAZA Y ETNIA? Completar la sección sobre la raza/etnia en la solicitud es

opcional; sin embargo

si no selecciona una raza o etnia

se seleccionará una por usted en función de la observación

visual.

21. Hay solicitudes traducidas en: http://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/translated-applications.

Si tiene otras preguntas o necesita ayuda

llame al Brandy Jankowski at (515) 957-3432 or

Atentamente

Sara Salvini

Director of Food & Nutrition Services

Declaración de no discriminación del USDA: De conformidad con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las normas y

políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA)

esta institución tiene prohibido

discriminar por motivos de raza

color

origen nacional

sexo (incluida la identidad de género y la orientación sexual)

discapacidad

edad o represalia por actividad anterior de derechos civiles.

La información del programa puede estar disponible en otros idiomas

además del inglés. Las personas con

discapacidades que requieran medios alternativos de comunicación para obtener información del programa (p. ej.

Braille

letra grande

cinta de audio

lenguaje de señas estadounidense)

deben comunicarse con la agencia estatal o

local responsable que administra el programa o el Centro TARGET del USDA al (202) 720-2600 (voz y TTY) o

comunicarse con el USDA a través del Servicio Federal de Retransmisión al (800) 877-8339.

Mondaylunch

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$1.90

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$3.00

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Thursdaylunch

$0.30

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Fridaylunch

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