The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District was able to reapply for the USDA’s Community Eligibility Provision Program (CEP) after the qualifying threshold was changed from 40% to 25%. The CEP program allows qualifying schools to provide free breakfast and lunch meals for all students.
CEP schools qualify by using a formula based on the percentage of students categorically eligible for free meals based on their participation in other specific means-tested programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
The following schools will now qualify for free school meals beginning January 2024 through June 2027:
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- Jamesville Elementary School
- Moses DeWitt Elementary School
- J-D Middle School
So why do all J-D schools not qualify for CEP? Unfortunately, not all of our schools could meet the eligibility requirements this year. Eligibility for CEP is based on school building specific enrollment, therefore an entire district may qualify or certain school buildings within a district may qualify depending on the makeup of the students within each building.
The district can submit CEP applications for Tecumseh Elementary School and J-D High School again in April 2024 in hopes of qualifying for the next school year. The District will provide status updates once more information is available.
If your student attends a school that did not qualify, you can still apply for free or reduced priced meals. More information and the application can be found on the Food Services page of the district website.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our Food Service Director, Rita Vedsted, at 315-445-5286.