2026-27 MEAL PRICING
What is the Full Pay Student Breakfast Price?
$1.75
When do you provide a student with an alternate meal at lunch (PB Meal)?
You do not. Our Meal Charge Policy does not include an alternate meal.
How often do families need to complete a Meal Benefits Application to qualify for benefits?
Once each school year.
How many sites will receive an on-site visit during meal service for our DESE review?
THREE
For the 2026-27 school year, what building will satellite meals to Northwood?
Raytown Middle School
BOY District Training can be accessed through what platform?
Frontline Central
FILL IN THE BLANK: Enter an absence at least _____ prior to your scheduled start time.
1 HOUR
What does OVS stand for?
Offer versus Serve
What is the Reduced Student Breakfast Price?
$0.30
If a student has a negative balance, what entree do you provide to them?
The entree of their choice.
Is there a limit to how many times a family may submit a Meal Benefits Application during the school year?
No. A family may submit an application at any time during the school year if their circumstances change or they believe they may now qualify.
What does AJFA stand for?
And Justice For All
What day is scheduled as the first day for ASMP at secondary buildings?
Monday, August 24
BOY NS Department training can be accessed through what platform?
Google Classroom
TRUE or FALSE - If I cannot enter an absence at least 1 hour prior to my start time I should call Debbie at home.
FALSE - email nsabsences@raytownschools.org, which includes Ginger, Dana and Debbie.
What are the required meal components at breakfast?
Fruit, Grain, Milk
What is the Extra/Milk Juice Price?
$0.75
What dollar amount is a student permitted to charge on their account to purchase a la carte items?
Zero. Students are not permitted to charge a la carte items.
What is Temporary Grace?
Carryover of 2025-26 free or reduced benefits for the first 30 operating days of 2026-27 school year.
What training video does DESE require annually for all Nutrition Services Staff?
Civil Rights
Dr. Greiner's Meal Coupons should be entered into the POS as what?
EARNED MEAL
TRUE or FALSE - Cross training must be completed by every NS employee, every school year.
FALSE - only new hires are required to complete cross training.
Per Board Policy, how many consecutive PBDs can an employee enter before needing approval from HR?
TWO
What is the minimum requirement of fruit or vegetable on a breakfast or lunch tray?
1/2 cup
What is the Student ASMP Price?
FREE
If a student has a negative meal balance but has cash available and wants to purchase a cookie, is the purchase permitted?
No. Students with a negative meal balance are not permitted to purchase a la carte items, even if they have money available to pay for the item.
What is the expiration date for Temporary Grace of benefits for the 2026-27 school year?
October 5, 2026
What do you document on the Buy American Food Log?
Any Non-Domestic items purchased.
On which days of the week can Nutrition Services accept Teacher Sub Coupons?
ANY day of the week.
How many days does a New Hire have to complete cross training?
60 Days
Do hourly part time employees enter their absences in Frontline?
No, hourly part time employees do not. They should email nsabsences@raytownschools.org.
What are the 5 meal components that must be offered at lunch?
Grain, Meat/Meat Alternate, Fruit, Vegetable, Milk
What are the Adult Breakfast and Lunch Prices?
$2.45 and $4.00.
What is the maximum amount an adult is permitted to charge to their meal account?
Zero. Adults are not permitted to charge meals to their accounts.
What is the deadline to submit a meal benefits application to be eligible for the prize drawing?
December 18, 2026
TRUE or FALSE - You must keep temperature logs on all freezers, coolers and in the dry storage area per DESE guidelines.
TRUE
Adult Meals a building purchases for their staff should be entered as what?
BILLED MEAL
TRUE or FALSE - On AMI days, staff are required to complete assigned Google Classroom training in order to be paid for the day.
TRUE
Who do you contact with a paycheck question?
Payroll
For OVS, how many of the five meal components must a student select for the meal to be reimbursable, with at least one selection being ½ cup of fruit or vegetables?
THREE