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Food Service

  • Food Service Debt Policy 

    School Meal & Account Policy

    Leland Public School provides healthy meals each school day. Our goal is to make sure students are fed, treated with dignity, and supported while maintaining the financial stability of our food service program.

    Free & Reduced Meal Applications

    Families are encouraged to complete a Free/Reduced Meal Application at any time through the MealMagic Family Portal or by picking up a paper application in the school office.

    Even when meals are free for all students, completing this form may help families qualify for other benefits.

    2025–2025 School Year

    Thanks to the Michigan Healthy Meals Program, all students receive FREE breakfast and lunch this school year.

    Students may still purchase extra or à la carte items. These require money in the student’s account.

    Adding Money to an Account

    If There Is an Unpaid Balance

    If a student account has a negative balance:

    1. A reminder letter will be mailed home.
    2. The Food Service Director will call after two weeks.
    3. The Principal and then the Superintendent may follow up if needed.

    If a student transfers schools, records may be held until the balance is resolved.

    Student Protections

    A student will never be denied a meal due to an unpaid balance.

    Students will not:

    • Be embarrassed or publicly identified
    • Be required to work to pay for meals
    • Be forced to throw away food
    • Be marked with wristbands or stamps

    Meal balances will be discussed with parents/guardians, not in front of other students.

    Charging Rules

    Students who do not have funds available may still receive the regular school meal.
    Extra or à la carte items cannot be charged without available funds.

    When a Student or Staff Member Leaves the District

    When a student or staff member leaves Leland Public School, their lunch account balance will be reviewed. The Food Service Director or Registrar will contact the parent/guardian or staff member about the remaining balance.

    If There Is a Negative Balance

    • Students: School records will not be transferred until the balance is paid.
    • Staff: Final paychecks may be held until the balance is paid.

    If There Is a Positive Balance

    • Balances over $25 will be refunded by check.
    • Balances under $25: The school will ask whether you would like a refund or to donate the funds to the Angel Account (which helps students who need meal assistance).

    If there is no response after 30 days, balances under $25 will be transferred to the Angel Account.