Food Services
FOOD SERVICE at Renaissance
- We have reduced the number of people in the cafeteria at one time, so some lunches may be served in classrooms.
- We do not provide individual bottled water at meals; please provide your child with a water bottle if desired.
- No estamos proporcionando agua embotellada individual en las comidas; por favor, proporcione a su hijo una botella de agua si lo desea.
Meal Modification Policy
The Renaissance Charter Schools will make substitutions in school meals for students who are considered to have a disability under 7 CFR 15b.3 and whose disability restricts their diet. School staff will be trained and involved in the procedures of meal modifications. Families will be notified of the availability of meal modifications and be provided the process to make requests, understand their rights to examine the record and to file a grievance in situations where a requested modification is not granted and to receive notice of the final decision and the procedure for review.
Families need to be as thorough as possible with their student’s special diet. For example, if a student can’t have eggs but can eat a baked product with eggs in it, this must be stated in the Meal Modification request. This will allow for more choices for the student at mealtime and avoid restrictions.
If a student only requires a substitution for cow’s milk due to lactose intolerance or allergy, or changing a fruit or vegetable to another, families need not provide a doctor’s note. However, if a student requires more restrictions, a letter including guidance must be obtained from a doctor or a medical authority.
Please direct questions and concerns regarding this program to:
Omar Rafael, Director of Operations omarrafael@rencharter.org
Stacey Gauthier, Principal staceygauthier@rencharter.org
Renaissance Charter Schools hará sustituciones en las comidas escolares para los estudiantes que se considera que tienen una discapacidad según 7 CFR 15b.3 y cuya discapacidad restringe su dieta. El personal de la escuela será capacitado e involucrado en los procedimientos de modificación de comidas. Se notificará a las familias sobre la disponibilidad de modificaciones de comidas y se les proporcionará el proceso para realizar solicitudes, comprender sus derechos para examinar el registro y presentar una queja en situaciones en las que no se conceda una modificación solicitada y para recibir notificación de la decisión final y el procedimiento de revisión.
Las familias deben ser lo más minuciosas posible con la dieta especial de sus estudiantes. Por ejemplo, si un estudiante no puede tener huevos pero puede comer un producto horneado con huevos, esto debe indicarse en la solicitud de modificación de comidas. Esto permitirá más opciones para el estudiante a la hora de comer y evitará restricciones.
Si un estudiante solo requiere una sustitución de leche de vaca debido a intolerancia a la lactosa o alergia, o cambio de una fruta o verdura por otra, las familias no necesitan proporcionar una nota del médico. Sin embargo, si un estudiante requiere más restricciones, se debe obtener una carta que incluya orientación de un médico o una autoridad médica.
Dirija sus preguntas e inquietudes sobre este programa a:
Omar Rafael, Director of Operations omarrafael@rencharter.org
Stacey Gauthier, Principal staceygauthier@rencharter.org
Renaissance implemented an option available to certain schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) starting in School Year 2018, and will be continuing it this year. Read the letter granting the provision and download the required form here: CEC Form (English) | CEC Form (ESP).
What does this mean for you and your children? Great news for you and your children!
All enrolled students of The Renaissance Charter School are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no charge to your household each day of the school year. No further action is required of you. Your children will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay for meals or submit an application. However, so that we continue to receive Title 1 funding, you are still required to fill out the meal application form, as well as filling out forms for any children that may be attending schools that do not participate in CEP.
If we can be of any further assistance, please contact us: Dawn LeDu, dawnledu@rencharter.org, or Michelle Cardona, (929) 314-4903, or michellecardona@rencharter.org.
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, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
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 Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (link is external), (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaintfilingcust.html (link is external), 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:
- by mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
- fax: (202) 690-7442; or
- email: program.intake@usda.gov (link sends e-mail).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
School meals are cooked onsite in our own kitchen. Students enjoy nutritious and delicious breakfasts, lunches, and suppers, as well as mid-afternoon snacks, at no charge to our families. Weekly menus and parent information letters are posted above. When we are back in the building, students will also be able to purchase a la carte items at various prices.
Download the Renaissance Charter School Wellness Policy.
Renaissance is also involved in many health & nutrition initiatives, including the HealthierUS School Challenge. Read about it here.