Food and Nutrition Services
Food and Nutrition Services
 The Department of Food and Nutrition Services provides nutritious breakfasts and lunches to all students, and provides after-school snacks in participating schools. A registered dietitian performs computerized nutrient analysis to confirm that meals comply with federal school meal regulations.
- BCPSS breakfasts meet 1/4 Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA’s)
- BCPSS lunches meet 1/3 RDA’s
- Menus meet the following RDA’s at levels appropriate for the age of the student:
- Protein
- Calcium
- Iron
- Calories
- Vitamin C
- 30% calories from fat
- Vitamin A
- 10% calories from saturated fat
Choices are offered daily in entrees and fruits and vegetables so that students will be more likely to choose and eat a healthy school meal. We are concerned about our students' health and we offer a line of healthy choices for snack and alacarte items. Studies have shown that hungry children can't learn. To help our children start their day off right, we provide the Universal Breakfast Program in 98 schools so that breakfast is available to all children at no cost.
Applications for free and reduced price meals are available in the main office of all schools at all times. It is extremely important that parents submit applications so that students can receive free or reduced price meals and so that schools can receive other critical funding. In 2005-2006 school meal prices are:
Breakfast Lunch
Free—no cost Free—no cost
Reduced Price $.30 Reduced Price $ .40
Paid $1.00 Paid, elementary $1.50
Paid, secondary $1.75
Parents and students are encouraged to give input, ask questions, and share any concerns by calling:
Food and Nutrition Director 410-396-8755
Cafeteria Operations 410-396-8766
Free and Reduced Price Office 410-396-8761
Current questions and input can also be e-mailed to Food and Nutrition Services.
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