Policy on Unpaid Meal Charges

It is the policy of The Littlefield Unified School District to provide a complete meal to all students. In the event a student’s account has insufficient funds to pay for the meal, the account is charged. Parents/guardians shall be contacted for payment through phone calls and written notification.

When a negative account balance exceeds the dollar amount equivalent to ten lunches:

• The Principal will be notified.
• A designated staff member of Food Services Department will contact the student's parent(s)/guardian(s) to determine an appropriate resolution of the circumstance. 
• The student's parent(s)/guardian(s) will be provided application materials for the reduced-price and free meal programs.

If it is determined the district is unsuccessful in collecting payment, the debt may be handed over to a collection agency.