Hazlet Elementary Schools to Offer Breakfast to Students
The program will begin on Monday, Jan. 7
Hazlet elementary students will soon have the ability to purchase breakfast at school, according to Superintendent Bernard Bragen. The breakfast program, which begins on Monday, Jan. 7, is optional for parents of children in grades first through sixth. The prepackaged meals vary each day and students must order the breakfast the day before it is provided, Bragen explained. The meals generally include three items, such as yogurt, graham crackers and chilled fruit. The food is provided by Maschio's, who is also the district's lunch provider. Each breakfast costs $1.25, however students who receive reduced lunch pay $0.30. Students who qualify for free lunch also receive breakfast for free, according to Bragen. A pilot for the breakfast …
Charles E. Hoffman. Jr.
8:43 am on Friday, January 4, 2013
I fully understand the financial aspects of this program however, I feel strongly that the program should NOT be extended to those who are not in financial need. Reason? It will result in another aspect of responsibility for the health and well being of one's children being shifted to the schools. Parents should be responsible for and to oversee that their children have a decent/healthy breakfast… more ›