The Independent-News, Volume 110, Number 12, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 23 August 1984 — Page 7

0-D Policy On Free And Reduced Meals The Oregon-Davis Schools today announced its policy for free and reduced price meals for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch, and/or School Breakfast, of Commodity School Programs. Each school has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The following household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility: Income Eligibility Guidelines For Free And Reduced Price Meals FOR FREE MEALS (must be at or below figures listed) Family (Household) Size Yearly Monthly Weekly 1 $ 6,474 $ S4O $125 2 8,736 728 168 3 10,998 917 212 4 13,260 1,105 255 5 15,522 1,294 299 6 17,784 1,482 342 7 20,046 1,671 386 8 22,308 1,859 429 For each additional member add: 2,262 189 44 FOR REDUCED PRICED MEALS (must be at or between figures listed) 1 $ 9,213 $ 768 $l7B 2 12,432 1,036 240 3 15,651 1,305 301 4 18,870 1,573 363 5 22,089 1,841 425 6 25,308 2,109 487 7 28,527 2,378 549 8 31.746 2,646 611 For each additional member add: 3,219 269 62 Children from families whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals. Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced meals, households should fill out the application and return it to the school. Additional copies are available at the principal's office in each school. The information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school or other program officials. For the school officials to deterSERVICE All Makes i Models Os SEWING MACHINES & SWEEPERS Wt Hm A Good Supply Os ACCESSORIES SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES SWEEPER BAGS ETC. Plus NEW AND USED SEWING MACHINES & SWEEPERS Authorized Dealer For EUREKA SWEEPERS WHITE MACHINES Duane’s Sewing Machine & Sweeper Shop 25790 Stanton Road North Liberty 656-3304

mine eligibility, the household must provide the following information listed on the application: names of all household members, social security numbers of all adult household members or a statement that the household member does not possess one; total household income; and the signature of an adult household member certifying that the information provided is correct. Households are required to report increases in household income of over SSO per month of S6OO per year and decreases in household size. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. Under the provisions of the free and reduced price policy, Dirk E. Baer, Principal, will review applications and determine elgibility. If a parent or guardian is disatisfied with the ruling of the official, he may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. If the parent wishes to make a formal appeal, he may make request either orally or in writing to Marilynn Quick, Elementary Principal. Route 2, Box 51. Hamlet.

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Indiana, at 867-2711 for a hearing to appeal the decision. The policy contains an outline of the hearing procedure. If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size changes, the family should contact the school. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for reduced price meals, or for additional benefits such as free meals, if the family income falls at or below the levels shown above. In certain cases foster children are also eligible for these benefits. If a household has foster children living with them and wishes to apply for such meals for them, the household should contact the school for more information. The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for purpose of determining eligibility and verifying data. In the operation of child feeding programs administered by the U. S. Department of Agriculture, no child will be discriminated against because of race, color, sex. national origin, age, or handicap. If any

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member of a household believes they have been discriminated against, they should write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington. D.C., 20250. motorcycle rider COURSE AVAILABLE A motorcycle rider course is available to teenagers 15 years old and older along with adults in the Walkerton-Plymouth area. The $50.00 course will teach present and potential motorcyclists the skills necessary to ride in traffic, including a session devoted to advanced maneuvers. Classroom and on-cycle experience are part of the course. John Glenn High School and Cycle Village are offering the state approved course which will meet from August 27 to September 8 after school hours at the John Glenn High School in Walkerton. The 20 hour course will be open to anyone wishing to learn to ride a motorcycle and get the endorsement on their driver's license. Cycle Village, of Plymouth, In-

diana, will be providing the motorcycles for use in the course. Successful graduates will be given course completion cards and a waiver from the state skill test. If you are interested in enrolling or would like more information contact Larry Taylor, at 586-2042, or John Glenn High School office at 586-3195. ENROLLING STUDENTS FOR PROJECT HEAD START Project Head Start of St. Joseph County is now enrolling in Walkerton and North Liberty areas. Head Start is a pre-school program designed to serve children from low income families and the program is funded by the Federal Government and is free to those who qualify. Your child must be three on or before June 30, 1984. for the three-year-old class and the four-year-old class students must be four years old before August 31. If you think you have an eligible child, please call 234-2150 during the day. Happy Ads, only $1.50!

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