Food Services
Department Purpose: To provide a health balanced meal for all students.
Lori Feltner - Food Service Manager
Office:
754 East Fourth Street
Franklin, OH 45005
Phone: 937.743.8603 ext. 1418
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a breakfast?- students can take up to 4 items, must take at least 3 items with one of those items being at least ½ to 1 cup of fruit, vegetable, fruit juice or fruit/vegetable juice. Only 1/2 cup can be juice.
What makes a lunch? - students must select at least 3 of the 5 components and one of the components must be ½ to 1 cup of fruit or vegetable component for their tray to count as a reimbursable meal.
Why was my child charged for food items? If the full reimbursable breakfast or lunch is not taken then the student will be charged based on ala carte prices.
Updated US Department of Agriculture Non-Discrimination Statement and Exemption Opportunity:
On May 5, the US Department of Agriculture published an updated Non-Discrimination Statement (NDS) that included non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and non-discrimination on the basis of gender identity. All documents, pamphlets, websites, etc. must be updated with the new statement as noted below. Under U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulation 7 CFR 15a.205, educational institutions and other entities may claim an exemption from the provisions of Title IX by submitting a written declaration to the Secretary of Agriculture identifying the provisions that conflict with a specific tenet of the religious organization by submitting a request in writing to the US Department of Agriculture.
- Websites must be updated within 90 days of the date of this memorandum.
- Documents, pamphlets, brochures, etc., using 2015 NDS language must be updated when current supply on hand is exhausted or by September 30, 2023.
- All new printing must use the 2022 NDS.
- And Justice For All Posters: Currently posted must remain in place until new posters are received. The Office is ordering new posters for all sponsors and sites and will keep sponsors and sites updated on receipt and mailing.
School Nutrition Civil Rights Process for Franklin City Schools
Franklin City Schools is a sponsor of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Nutrition Services Child Nutrition Programs. Franklin City Schools provides benefits to all eligible individuals without discrimination in accordance with Federal civil rights law and USDA policy as governed by FNS Instruction 113-1.
Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
Public Release
Franklin City Schools announced today a change to its policy for serving meals to children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2024-2025 school year. Schools qualifying to operate the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) provide breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate the collection of meal applications for determination of free, reduced-price, and paid student meals. However, to be considered for your school fees to be waived you will need to complete the household information survey to see if you qualify. This new approach reduces burdens for both families and school administrators and helps ensure that students receive nutritious meals. Read the rest of this release for more information.
HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION SURVEY
Franklin City Schools will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Under this option, all children in the school receive a breakfast/lunch at no charge regardless if they complete this form. However, to determine eligibility for various additional state and federal program benefits that your child’s school may qualify for, please complete, sign and return this application to your school building if your income falls within or below the guidelines listed in the following chart.
Operations Board Policy
