Frequently Asked
Questions
Q: What is One World Café?
A: One
World Café is our breakfast and lunch concept for elementary
and secondary schools. The One World Café offers students
a variety of entrée choices, friendly eating atmosphere and
eye-catching graphics and colors.
Q:What is LISD's policy for charging in
the cafeteria
A: Charging
is limited. If charging is not available the student is giving an
alternative meal. Lewisville ISD Food Service will provide a peanut
butter sandwich or cheese sandwich (alternate if allergic to peanuts)
and milk at no charge. A cheese sandwich is a good alternative if
a student is allergic to peanuts. The meal is rung into the POS
as an alternative meal. Secondary schools do not allow charging.
Elementary schools are allowed to charge two breakfasts and two
lunches (up to $5.90 for a full paid student, $1.40 for a reduced
student), before being given an alternative meal. LISD does investigate
suspected abuse. Adults are not allowed to charge.
Q: Can I pay for meals online?
A: YES! You
may view your child's balance and add money online at http://lewisville.revtrak.net.
For questions regarding this program click here.
Q: Why do teachers, adults and visitors
pay higher meal prices?
A: Student
meals are subsidized by USDA commodities and state reimbursements.
The state does not allow Teacher/Adult/Visitor meals to receive
such reimbursements; therefore, the price is slightly higher.
Q: Can a student pay for meal in advance
by check? Who should a student give payment to?
A: Yes. Please make checks payable
to LISD Child Nutrition and have your student deliver the check
to the One World Café Manager or Cashier at their school.
Q: Chocolate milk is bad for kids and causes
hyperactivity, right?
A: No, chocolate milk provides
essential nutrients, calcium, protein, Vitamin D, Vitamin A, potassium
and Vitamin B12. Studies show that chocolate milk does not
cause hyperactivity. Studies also show that chocolate milk helps
children develop strong bones and teeth. Chocolate milk provides
300 mg. of calcium, 1/3 of what the daily requirement is for children.
There are 60 more calories in chocolate milk than in white, and
children need calories for energy.
Q: What is a commodity food and why do we use it?
A: Commodity food is food that
is made available to LISD through the United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA). The amount of food that a school district receives
is based on the number of student lunches served. The type of food
offered is based upon the extra commodity food available throughout
the country.
Q: Why can't parents bring in outside food
for parties and fundraiser's?
A: The Texas Department of
Agriculture has created a new set of guidelines for Texas public
schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program.
In an effort to fight childhood obesity, these rules restrict parents,
student groups, faculty and administration from selling or providing
restricted items during meal times. For Elementary schools
the restriction is extended throughout the entire school day.
For more information about the TDA Regulations effective August
2004 visit The Texas Department of Agriculture website. (http://www.agr.state.tx.us/)
Q: Why can't students be served certain
types of candy and snacks at school?
A: The Texas Department of Agriculture
created a policy for Texas public schools participating in the National
School Lunch Program. In an effort to fight childhood obesity,
the Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value Policy restricts such foods
as soda, water ices, chewing gum, and certain candies from being
served or provided on the school campus until after the last lunch
period. Elementary campuses are restricted from serving these
items throughout the entire school day. For more information
about The Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value Policy visit The Texas
Department of Agriculture website. (http://www.agr.state.tx.us/foodnutrition/policy/ntn_restricted_foods.htm)
Q: How do I know if my students are eligible
to participate in the Free and Reduced Meal Program?
A: To apply for eligibility simply
pick up an application in the main office of your student's school
or visit the LISD Special Services Building at 400 W. Main Street
in Lewisville to complete the application. Applications are
available in English and Spanish. For further questions call
the CN Office at (469) 713-5207. |
