Allie McGilberry

  Community Eligibility Provision (CEP): The Right Move for Your District? Reading Time: 5.5 minutes Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is often misinterpreted in simplicity to mean “free meals for all students.” When parents, administration, and board members catch wind of this program, the questions start pouring into the school nutrition professionals, “Why aren’t we on …

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  You don’t need us to tell you that back-to-school is a busy time. District staff, volunteers, and families alike all have too much to do and too little time to do it. But one essential task that really deserves the extra time and effort—especially this year—is getting parents and guardians to complete their Free …

It’s About Funding: Why Getting Your Families to Apply for Free-and-Reduced Meals Matters Read More »

  1. Update letters and disclosures.   Get started on free-and-reduced meal applications by updating your letter to parents. Go to PaySchools Admin and click on QuikApps. Family disclosures can also be added or copied from the previous school year in Admin. Go to Location Configuration > Edit disclosure categories    2. Determine your district’s free-and-reduced …

5 Steps to Take NOW for a Successful 2022-2023 School-Year Launch Read More »