Bandera Independent School District (BISD) is committed to ensuring that all students receive nutritious meals essential for their learning and growth.
Starting this school year, BISD provides healthy meals every school day, with breakfast priced at $1.75 and lunch at $2.55 for elementary students and $2.80 for secondary students.
Families may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals based on their income. Reduced- price meals cost $0.30 for breakfast and $0.40 for lunch. Those who have received a notification letter stating their child is directly certified for free or reduced-price meals do not need to complete an application but should inform the school if any children attending school are not listed in the letter.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to complete a single application for all students in the household and return it to Nita Weber at PO Box 727, Bandera, TX 78003. For questions about the application process, contact Nita Weber at 830-460-3896 or nweber@banderaisd. net.
Eligibility for Free Meals Several criteria determine eligibility for free or reduced- price meals:
• Income: Households with gross incomes within the limits set by the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines.
• Special Assistance
Programs: Households receiving benefits from SNAP, FDPIR, or TANF.
• Foster Children: Children under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court.
• Head Start Programs:
Participants in Head Start or Early Head Start programs.
• Homeless, Runaway, and Migrant Children:
Children meeting these definitions. Contact Donald Tosh at 830-460 3890 or dtosh@banderaisd. net if you believe a child qualifies.
• WIC Recipients:
Households participating in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.
Additional Information
• Disagreement with Decision: If you disagree with the school's decision regarding your application, contact school officials or request a hearing by contacting Michael Neuman at PO Box 727, Bandera, TX 78003, 830-460 3892, or [email protected].
• Annual Application: A new application must be submitted each school year unless the school notifies you of eligibility.
• Change in Circumstances: Applications can be submitted any time during the school year if household income changes, such as through job loss.
• Variable Income: Report the typical amount received; if income fluctuates, use the current income.
• Military Families: Report basic pay and cash bonuses as income, but exclude certain allowances and additional combat pay.
• Non-U.S. Citizens: You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to apply.
• Verification: Application information may be verified, requiring written proof of income.
• Other Assistance Programs: For additional assistance programs, contact your local assistance office or call 2-1-1.
• Online Application:
Apply online at www. banderaisd.net. The online application requires the same information as the paper application. For assistance, contact Nita Weber at 830-460 3896 or nweber@banderaisd. net.
For further questions or assistance, please contact Nita Weber at 830-460-3896.
Nita Weber Bandera ISD
