Cochise Elementary School District 26

The Cochise School Food Service Program takes pride in serving nutritious meals daily to our students. We are firm believers that hungry students can’t learn. Under no circumstance do we want a child to go without lunch.

We understand that parents are busy and may occasionally forget to pack a lunch or send in money; however the number of students with a negative balance has grown significantly. As you know, it is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to provide students with lunch or a means to pay for meals.

Therefore, students who are negative for three (3) meals, will have only the option of a peanut butter sandwich, milk, fruit and veggie.  The cost to the student for this substitute meal will be $1.90 and will be added to the student's balance.

Students who owe money may purchase regular meals if they have money in hand to pay for it. The outstanding debt is still expected to be paid promptly.

Notification of negative balance:

·         Cochise Elementary will notify Parents of negative balances on the first negative balance day via automated alert.

·         Phone calls to parents of students with accounts in arrears of will be notified by the automated alert system every day.

 Payment Methods:

·         Eligibility to receive free or reduced meals requires review and approval from the office. See the office or website for an application. Apply anytime.

·         Cash, Check or money order made out to Cochise Elementary School.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact me. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Karl Uterhardt