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Food Service
Ball-Chatham School District's Elementary, Intermediate and Middle Schools participate in the School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs which are governed by the United States Department of Agriculture. These programs require schools to offer low-fat or skim milks, quality proteins, whole grain rich products, fruits, and a variety of vegetables.
Glenwood High School provides a variety of food and beverage options for both breakfast and lunch meal services. The high school is an a la carte based menu featuring daily specials, set menu items, a variety of fruit choices, and a salad bar option.
All households in the Ball Chatham School District are encouraged to apply for meal benefits. Households may be eligible for Free or Reduced-Price ($.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch) meal benefits based on income, household size, homeless or foster child status, or by having current eligibility for SNAP, TANF or income eligible Medicaid. Please click on the How to Apply for Meal Benefits link on the left for instructions.
Director of Food Service
Mr. Chad Martel
Address: 1475 E. Plummer Blvd., Chatham, IL 62629
P: 217-483-2416, ext. 1825| E: cmartel@bcsd5.org
Mission
To enhance our student's education by providing nutritious food choices.
Vision
Provide an environment that encourages students to broaden their food knowledge and assist them in making lifelong healthy food choices.
Goals
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Continually updated food choices to reflect student food preferences
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Greater interaction between food service staff and students
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Create a food service environment that allows meal service to become learning opportunities about foods and nutrition
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Support the School Nutrition Association’s mission of committing to advancing the quality of school meal programs through education and advocacy
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Ensure efficient use of time, food, and financial resources
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Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Person with disabilities who require alternative means for communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speck disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at http://wwww.ascr.usda.gov/how-file-program-discrimination-complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 Or Fax: (202) 690-7442) or email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.