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Child Nutrition Program

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BURLINGAME SCHOOL DISTRICT CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM
 
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year!  We are pleased to continue offering FREE meals for all students this school year as part of California's Universal Meal Program.  All students will be allowed one breakfast and one lunch meal per day, at no cost, at all of our schools! Students must provide their student ID # at the point of sale (POS) terminal at the cafeteria after getting their meal.
 
Having your child(ren) participate in our school meal program every day will not only provide your students with nutritious, balanced meals but will have positive impacts on their academic performance, behavior, and attendance.
 
Additional meals are available for purchase.
 
MEAL APPLICATIONS
 
Meal applications are not required to receive free breakfast and lunch. However, doing so will support district funding and provide additional benefits.
 
Meal applications are available in English and Spanish upon request. Please contact the Business Services Department at (650) 259-3817. Once complete, they can be submitted to the Business Services Department via email at [email protected]. 
 
BREAKFAST
 
Offered daily to all students, including TK & Kinders. Student ID# required. Students are not required to participate in the free meal program, but if they do, their meal must include a fruit or vegetable per federal guidelines.
 
LUNCH
 
Offered daily to all students, including TK & Kinders. Student ID# required. Students are not required to participate in the free meal program, but if they do, their meal must include a fruit or vegetable per federal guidelines.
 
 

FOOD ALLERGY STATEMENT

Our school district participates in a federally funded Child Nutrition Program, and any meals, milk, and snacks served must meet program requirements.  Reasonable food accommodations must be made when the accommodation requested is due to a disability and supported by a physician’s statement. Reasonable food accommodations may be made for children without disabilities who may still have special dietary needs; a medical statement may be required. If you are requesting a meal accommodation or substitution, please ask your physician to fill out and sign the form available by clicking the link below. When completed, please return it to the Secretary at your school.
 
ADDITIONAL FOOD RESOURCES
 
Summer Meal Program: Please note that BSD is not offering a summer meal program during the summer of 2025, however, additional food resources can be found by clicking on any of the links below:
 
 
 EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT INFORMATION ACT NOTIFICATION
 
The California Revenue and Taxation Code (RTC) Section 19853(b) requires local educational agencies (LEA) that operate the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) to annually notify households about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Information Act.

Earned Income Tax Credit Information Act Communication

 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:
 
Jennifer Baker
Interim Executive Fiscal Director, Business Services/Director of Child Nutrition Services
(650) 259-3800
 
Jamie Calleros
Administrative Assistant, Business Services
(650) 259-3817
CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT PROCEDURES: FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES

Burlingame School District is a sponsor of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Child Nutrition Programs. The Burlingame School District provides benefits to all eligible individuals without discrimination in accordance with Federal civil rights laws and USDA policy, as governed by https://www.fns.usda.gov/cr/fns-instruction-113-1. The USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). 

Below are the procedures for receiving and processing complaints alleging civil rights discrimination within FNS school meal programs.

Accepting a Complaint

  • Civil rights complaints should be directed to:
    • Jamie Calleros, Administrative Assistant, Fiscal Services

1825 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010

(650)259-3817

           [email protected]

 

  • Complaints may be filed in any language. Language assistance or translation services will be provided to ensure meaningful access for individuals with limited English proficiency.
  • In the event a complainant makes the allegations verbally or in person and refuses (or is not inclined) to place such allegations in writing, the person to whom the allegations are made must write up the elements of the complaint for the complainant.
  • An anonymous complaint must be handled the same as any other complaint. 
  • If complaints forms are used, notify complainants where they can be obtained. A complaint form is not a prerequisite for accepting a complaint.
  • There will be no attempt by Burlingame School District to resolve the complaint, nor will the complaint process be a prerequisite for accepting a complaint.
  • Any person or representative alleging discrimination based on a prohibited basis has the right to file a complaint within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory action. Only the Secretary of Agriculture may extend this time under special circumstances.

Transcribing a Complaint

The Civil Rights Complaint Coordinator should maintain a complaint log that must include, at a minimum, the following information:
  • The name, address, and phone number or other means of contacting the complainant, such as an e-mail address (if not anonymous)
  • The specific location and name of the entity delivering benefits
  • The nature of the complaint or action that led to the charges being filed
  • Whether the allegation was made verbally or in person

The California Department of Education (CDE) Nutrition Services Division recommends that the Civil Rights Complaint Coordinator collect, in addition to the information above, the following information:
  • The nature of the incident or action that led the complainant to feel discrimination was a factor, and an example of the method of administration that is having a disparate effect on the public, potential eligible persons, applicants, or participants.
  • The basis on which the complainant believes discrimination exists. The basis for nondiscrimination is race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs).
  • The names, telephone numbers, titles, and business or personal addresses of persons who may have knowledge of the alleged discriminatory action.
  • The date(s) during which the alleged discriminatory actions occurred or, if continuing, the duration of such actions.

Forwarding a Complaint

To file a program or Civil Rights complaint, please contact the state agency below:

Child Nutrition Programs

Civil Rights and Program Complaint Coordinator

California Department of Education 

Nutrition Services Division

1430 N Street, Room 4503

Sacramento, CA 95814-5901

or 800-952-5609

[email protected] 

Forward all complaints alleging discrimination within 5 calendar days of receipt to the USDA:

USDA

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW Mail Stop 9410

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

Fax: (202) 690-7442

[email protected]


Note: The USDA will investigate and process complaints alleging discrimination. 

Resources

 

  1. USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

    In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint-filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

    Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

    To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027 (PDF), found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

    1. mail:
      U.S. Department of Agriculture
      Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
      1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410
      Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
    2. fax:
      202-690-7442; or
    3. email:
      [email protected].

    This institution is an equal opportunity provider.