1.  Participation in the National School Lunch Program,

2.  Utilization of commodities offered by the U. S. Department of Agriculture,

3.  Provision of a free and reduced-price meal program for students under its jurisdiction who meet eligibility requirements, and

4.  Participation in other appropriate food programs which may become available.

In accordance with free and reduced-price meal guidelines and the wishes of the Board of Trustees, no child who meets the eligibility criteria for such benefits will be denied simply because proper application has not been received from the student's parent(s)/guardian(s). School officials may complete an application for a student known to be eligible if the household fails to apply as allowable and in accordance with federal requirements regarding the determination of eligibility for free and reduced price meals in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.