Recipes are modified to reduce the fat and sodium, animal protein is decreased and whole grains and pastas are increased. Computers have been installed in all our cafeterias. Each card is printed with the student's name, homeroom, grade, and a bar code representing the student's I.D. number. Computers enable the CND to maintain the confidentiality of students' eligibility for free or reduced price meals as required by the Federal guidelines and to track student meals and sales. In addition, a two tier payment system is now possible.
Parents can receive a discount when purchasing ten or more meals for each child.
Personal checks are accepted for meal payments. Prepayments decrease the time students must wait in the lunch line to be served. As part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program, NUSD provides free and reduced price meals for children who meet the eligibility criteria. A new application must be submitted to the 1997-98 school year. Applications for free or reduced meals are available in each school office and the Child Nutrition Office.