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Charge Policy

Charge Policy

Student Charges: We strongly discourage meal charges, but we understand that an occasional emergency makes it necessary.  Parents/guardians are encouraged to utilize Family Access to monitor student balances.  Please make pre-payments regularly to ensure that your student may enjoy the meal of their choice.  

A La Carte Food: Students with a negative balance may not charge a la carte (snacks/beverages) to their account.

Negative Balance:  Any negative balance on the student(s) cafeteria account is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. If a student’s meal account has a negative balance, parents/guardians will receive daily email notifications.  Per Lake Dallas ISD Board Policy, all students attending Lake Dallas ISD schools that are not qualified for free or reduced price meals and have reached a negative (-$25) balance on their meal account will be offered an alternate meal at lunch.  An alternate meal will consist of a sunbutter and jelly sandwich, a serving of fruit and/or vegetable and a carton of milk.  Your student will receive an alternate meal at lunch until the balance on the meal account is resolved, or a payment plan has been established with the Child Nutrition office.