Forsan ISD surveying parents for upcoming school year; applications for food services

The 2019-2020 school year may not have gone as planned, but it doesn't stop the planning for the upcoming year. After an unexpected and unprecedented year, faculty and staff at Forsan ISD – along with other districts in the area - are gearing up to welcome back students in the fall. According to Governor Greg Abbott in recent weeks, Texas schools will be returning in the Fall and with base guidelines will be responsible for implementing their own safety protocols that fit their respective districts. Forsan ISD is planning and preparing to welcome students back on Aug. 10 .

“In preparation for the upcoming school year, Forsan ISD is actively assessing the current situation regarding COVID-19. As a result, two learning options will be made available for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year,” an announcement on the Forsan School-district Facebook page stated.

Families will have the ability to choose from traditional learning which would place students back in the classroom or to have a fully remote education. According to the post, the remote learning will include the same curriculum, scope and rigor as on campus. If an online platform is selected the students is committed to this form of learning until the end of the current grading period. Parents of Forsan ISD students are being asked to fill out a survey for feedback.

“As we continue to work through both options, we need parents to fill out this survey and give feedback to ensure that we can serve our students in the best manner possible. This is not a final decision, but a way for the district to get an idea of who is considering which option,” the post stated. The survey can be taken by visiting the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1faipqlsdv8fznyj8zj4 Arycqpay0th12rvdltrpfh-9wanoav3qlgbw/viewform Parents will choose which option they would like for their student(s) at registration on July 27 and 28.

“We still have several unknowns leading up to the beginning of school and we appreciate everyone's patience and support as we work together to get there,” the post stated.

With early registration for Pre-k and Kindergarten already underway, and the release of the school calendar, the Food Services Department has also announced the Free/reduced lunch program application process.

In preparation for the new school year, families who are wanting to apply for the free and/or reduced meals can visit the Forsan ISD website at forsan.esc18.net or contact Sandra Morales at 432-457-0091 ext. 207. This year prices will remain the same as last year, breakfast will be $2.00 and elementary lunch will be $3.00 and junior high/high school lunches will be $3.25.

The free/reduced meals program is based on income. Eligibility is determined by the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines chart, and includes those families who receive special

assistance through Texas programs such as SNAP, DPIR and TANF. According to the chart, a family of four can make up to $48,470 annually and still qualify for the program. According to information provided by Forsan ISD, even if students were approved last year for the free/reduced meals program, a new application has to be submitted for the coming school year. If a new application does not have to be submitted

a school representative will contact you.

Eligibility for free and reduced meals is determined by income base outlined in the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines. Applications can be completed online at https://www.schoollunchapp. com.

For more information regarding the upcoming school year, contact Forsan ISD at 432-457-2223.