My 8 year old goes to Liberty Elementary and I got the email the other day too!

Monica

The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) has announced a change to the district’s student meal charge process.

It was brought to the district’s attention that there were inconsistencies in the process regarding student meal charges and how they are managed, according to a release from CMCSS.

“The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System values its students and their dignity,” CMCSS spokesperson Elise Shelton said.

Director of Schools Millard House II called for an internal continuous improvement team to review meal charge processes and policies and advise changes necessary to insure respect and care for students.

After three weeks of meetings and exploration, the School System is implementing a new policy and process for student meals.

No student will be denied a regular meal regardless of ability to pay. Schools will continue to contact parents/guardians when students’ lunch balances exceed their limit.

Schools will be responsible for half of any outstanding deficits remaining at the end of the school year and the district general budget will be responsible for the other half. The Child Nutrition Department will provide assistance to parents who need help completing applications for free or reduced meals.

The new policy will be in effect on the first day of school in 2018, which is Jan. 3.