Staff Report
The Churchill County School District is pleased to announce our participation in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP).
Households will need to submit Free and Reduced applications for meal benefits. If your household income is less than or equal to the following Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEGs) below, your children are eligible for free or reduced-priced meals.
Application forms and step-by-step instructions will soon be available in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Households must complete one application per household online to apply for free or reduced-price meals. Applications can be submitted anytime during the school year. Additional copies are available at the Churchill County School District (CCSD) Business Office, 690 S. Maine St., Fallon, or at any school site.
The information provided determines eligibility and may be verified at any time. All applications must be complete and accurate; missing information will delay approval and may result in meal charges until eligibility is confirmed. All household information remains confidential and is used only for program administration.
For up to 30 operating days into the new school year, students retain prior-year eligibility within the same district. After this carryover period, unless households are notified of direct certification or submit a new approved application, students must pay full price for meals. Schools are not required to send reminder notices, so families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to avoid meal charges.
Direct Certification
Households with children who are categorically eligible through SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, or FDPIR, or classified as homeless, migrant, runaway, or enrolled in Head Start or Pre-K, will be notified of free meal eligibility. No application is needed in these cases. All children in the household qualify for benefits; families should contact the district if any child is missing from the notification or if they wish to decline benefits. If eligible households are not contacted, they should call the district immediately.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participants and families experiencing unemployment may also qualify. Eligibility can be updated at any point during the school year if a household’s financial situation changes, such as job loss, reduced hours, or other hardships.
What Information is Required?
Income-Based Applications
- Names of all household members
- Amount, source, and frequency of each household member’s income
- Signature of an adult household member
- Last four digits of the primary wage earner’s Social Security number, another adult household member’s number, or an indication that none exists
Assistance Program Applications
For households approved for SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR, include:
- Names of all children applying
- Case number or identifier for any household member
- Signature of the adult completing the application
Other Source Categorical Eligibility
For homeless, migrant, or runaway children:
- Names of children applying
- Indication of eligibility status
- Adult household member’s signature
Foster Children
Foster children automatically qualify for free meals. They may be included in the foster family’s application to help other children qualify. A foster child-only application must include:
- Name of foster child
- Foster care status
- Adult household member’s signature
Mixed Applications
For households with both foster and biological children or other categorically eligible children:
- Names of all household members
- Amount and source of income for each member
- Indication of program source for categorical eligibility
- Signature of an adult household member
- Last four digits of the Social Security number for the primary wage earner, another adult, or indication that none exists
Parents or guardians who wish to appeal eligibility decisions may do so orally or in writing to the CCSD Business Office at 775-428-7230 or email [email protected].
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