Dear Parents and Guardians,
As you know, the Elsberry R-II School District operates under Policy 5550, which outlines our Food Service Program procedures. The purpose of this policy is to maintain consistent meal account practices throughout the District. Unpaid lunch charges place a financial strain on District resources, and the Food Service Department is responsible for maintaining records and notifying the District’s accounting office of any outstanding balances.
This policy has been shared multiple times through email and social media. Beginning October 1, 2025, if your student(s) have a lunch account balance that exceeds $26.00, the student will be given a designated menu alternate, or you may choose to send a lunch from home.
The Board of Education has both the responsibility to uphold District policies and the obligation to make sound financial decisions on behalf of our students, families, and community. Ensuring the financial health of the District allows us to continue providing high-quality educational experiences for all students.
If you believe your family qualifies for free or reduced-price meals and have not yet completed the required paperwork, we have attached the necessary forms to this email. Once completed and approved, any existing lunch debt will be waived. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o979DrNrELuYm6hn6XXmxoMEuQqKNoHL/view?usp=sharing
Meal Charge Policy
We have also updated our Meal Charge Policy to ensure consistent expectations and communication around student meal accounts. We encourage all families to review this policy carefully to understand the guidelines related to meal charges and account balances.
Policy 5550
Dr. Jeremy Davidson
Superintendent
Elsberry R-II School District
Community Thank You
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who came together to support the district during the recent water and electrical issues. Without this incredible community, we would not have been able to get our school back into “student-ready” shape so quickly.
Special thanks to:
Matt Hartley
Robert Holland
Elsberry Fire Department: David Killian, Justin Hunter, Bobby Mahurin, and Jeff Muzzy
Alliance: Taylor Bernette and Chris Worlitz
Maintenance: Tony Mandino
Custodians: Tom Bogardus, Jeanne Ogden, Miss Hurley, Jordan Gladney, Crystal Dowell, and James Webster
Crystal Dowell
Kevin Hailey
Jason Vandivort
Your teamwork, dedication, and willingness to step in when needed show what makes the Elsberry School District the best around.
-Dr. Davidson
Single - $45 (One person only)
Family - $90 (Parents and children residing in the same home)
Athletic passes are for all home games.
Does not include tournaments or district contests played at home.
Elsberry R-II School District
Invitation to Bid
Purchase of 2019 Skid Steer Loader
The Elsberry R-II School District is now accepting sealed bids for the purchase of a 2019 John Deere 324G Skid Steer Loader, with less than 550 hours.
BID REQUIREMENTS
Bid Format – Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope labeled “2019 Skid Steer Loader Bid.”
Bid Content – Each bid must include:
Bidder’s full name or business name
Address, phone number, and email
Bid amount in U.S. dollars (clearly stated)
Signature and date
Submission Deadline – All bids must be received by September 9, 2025, at Elsberry R-II School District, OR Mail to 138 Tomajawk Drive, Elsberry, MO 63343, Attention: Dr. Jeremy Davidson.
Viewing the Equipment – Bidders are encouraged to inspect the loader before bidding. Contact jdavidson@elsberry.k12.mo.us to schedule a viewing.
Payment Terms – Payment must be made in full within 7 business days after bid acceptance, by certified check or money order.
Pick-Up/Removal – Buyer is responsible for equipment removal from district property within 15 business days of payment.
As-Is Condition – Equipment is sold as-is, where-is, with no warranties expressed or implied. No attachments included. Will need tires.
Right to Refuse – The Elsberry R-II School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
For questions or to schedule a site visit, contact the Superintendent’s Office at 573-898-5554 or jdavidson@elsberry.k12.mo.us.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jeremy Davidson
Dr. Jeremy Davidson
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We wanted to take the time to remind you of Policy 5550 Food Service Program: Meal Charges.
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to maintain consistent meal account procedures throughout the District. Unpaid charges place a financial strain on District finances. The Food Service Department is responsible for maintaining food charge records and for notifying the District’s accounting department of outstanding balances.
Administration
1. Student Groups:
Elementary, Middle, and High students will be allowed to charge a maximum of ten ($26.00) dollars.
a) These meals will include only the menu items of the reimbursable meal.
b) After the balance exceeds ten ($26.00) dollars, the student may be given a designated menu alternate.
2. No charges will be allowed for ala carte foods and beverages.
3. Parents/guardians of students with negative balances will be contacted electronically, by
correspondence, by phone call by the District Accounting Office, or by the Food Service
Department.
4. On May 15 annually all charging will be cut off.
Parents/guardians will be sent a written request for “payment in full.”
All charges not paid before the end of the school year will be carried forward into the next school year.
Graduating seniors must pay all charges in full. Failure to do so may result in the delinquent student being denied participation in graduation ceremonies.
5. If a financial hardship is suspected, families will be encouraged to apply for free/reduced
meals at any time during the school year.
6. Each building principal will send a letter to all parents on or before the first day of school
notifying them of the requirements of this policy. This policy will also be published on the
District’s website.
Collection of Unpaid Meal Charges
Unpaid meal charges, like any other money owed under the District’s Food Service Program will be considered delinquent debt. The debt will remain delinquent as long as it is considered collectable, and efforts are being made to collect it. In addition to the notices of delinquency provided in this Policy, District officials will work with parents/guardians in an effort to implement reasonable repayment plans. When such efforts are unsuccessful, the District will consider other options, including placement with a collection agency or legal action.
When District officials determine that further collection efforts for delinquent debts are useless or too costly, the debt will be reclassified as “bad debt.” Once reclassified as bad debt, the indebtedness will be written off as an operating loss. Federal funds will not be used to cover costs related to any bad debt, including, but not limited to, continued legal and collections costs. Such operating losses will not be absorbed by the federal food service program but rather will be restored from the District’s general fund or other non-federal sources. Records relating to bad debts will be maintained in accordance with federal record retention requirements.
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