Charging Procedure Information

We understand that students need proper nutrition to help them focus and participate in their daily classroom activities. Students, however, may not have the money in hand to pay for school meals. Birdville ISD’s meal charge policy institutes a grace period of up to a $11 negative balance for children who have exhausted funds.

Notification of Negative Funds

Once the student’s account reaches a negative balance, the parent or guardian will be notified by any of the following ways until the account balance is positive again.

Collection of Meal Charge Debt

Meals can be paid online ahead of time at www.mypaymentsplus.com, where you will need your student’s school identification number.

If you feel your student qualifies for free or reduced school meals, online applications can be found on this site.

• Students may only charge reimbursable meals up to a negative balance of $11
• No a la carte items may be charged
• If the negative balance exceeds the $11 limit, an alternative meal will be given consisting of a:
  • Cheese sandwich
  • Fruit
  • Milk
• E-mails will be sent one day a week from the school cafeteria.
• Phone calls, emails and text will be made twice a week from central office
• Letters will be sent as deemed necessary from the school cafeteria.

Beginning July 1, families are encouraged to complete the 2025–2026 free and reduced meal application. 

Free meals will ONLY be provided to students who qualify by filling out the free/reduced lunch paperwork. 

Paper and Online applications will be available July 1 at the Child Nutrition office located at 3120 Carson St., Haltom City, 76117 and at each campus after Aug. 1. 

Other benefits of completing a free and reduced meal application are SAT/ACT/AP exam fee waivers, college application fee waivers, and eligibility for clothes and school supplies through the Birdville Council of PTAs Clothes Connection and Supply Depot.  

• 2025-2026 Free/Reduced Online Application 
• 2025-2026 Print the Free/Reduced English Application
• 2025-2026 Free/Reduced English Application Directions 
• 2025-2026 Free/Reduced English Letter to Household 

• 2025-2026 Free/Reduced Spanish Application 
• 2025-2026 Free/Reduced Spanish Application Directions 
• 2025-2026 Free/Reduced Spanish Letter to Household 

*Please note that once the 2025-2026 meal application is processed, the new status will take effect immediately.  

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email: Program.Intake@usda.gov   This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 2025 

The Mypayment system will accept payments starting August 1, 2025 for the upcoming school year.

How to Create a Lunch Account

• Video How to Create an Account
• Video How to Add Funds to your Account

MypaymentsPlus Support

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  Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST

  MypaymentsPlus (Live Chat)

  Phone: 1-877-237-0946

MyPaymentsPlus Mobile App

• MyPaymentsPlus Mobile App

  The free MyPaymentsPlus mobile app allows users to view balances, make payments, monitor cafeteria purchase history, and receive low balance push notifications, all from the palm of their hand. To download the app for iPhone or iPad, search the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

• Birdville ISD

  Wellness Plan Assessment 2022-2023

  NUTRITION AND WELLNESS

  BISD shall support the general wellness of all students by implementing measurable goals to promote sound nutrition and student health to reduce childhood obesity.

  GOALS AND GUIDELINES

  BISD shall maintain guidelines and wellness goals in consultation with local school health advisory committee and with involvement of representation of parents, students, school food service, the school board, school administrators, and the public. The general wellness of all students shall be promoted through nutrition education, physical activity, and other school-based activities.

  NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES

  BISD’s nutrition guidelines for reimbursable school meals and all other foods and beverages sold or marketed to students during the school day shall be designed to promote student health and reduce childhood obesity and shall not be less restrictive than federal regulations and guidance, except when the district allows an exemption for fundraising activities as authorized by state and federal regulations.

  • Comply with the applicable sections of the Texas School Nutrition Policy and USDA Smart Snacks.

  Supporting Documentation (Met Objective)

  BISD standards for all foods and beverages provided to students in grades PK to 12 during the school day must meet USDA Smart Snack guidelines. Exceptions include 6 exempt fundraising days per campus and school year. During these exempt days, food and beverages that are sold to students may not be done so in competition with breakfast and/or lunch service. In addition, the items should not be consumed in areas where reimbursable meals are sold and/or consumed.

  NUTRITION EDUCATION

  BISD shall deliver nutrition education that fosters the adoption and maintenance of healthy eating behaviors.

  • Nutrition Education shall include:
    • BISD’s food service staff, teachers, and other District personnel promote healthy nutrition messages in cafeterias, classrooms and other appropriate settings.
    • Sharing educational nutrition information with families and the general public

  Supporting Documentation (Met Objective)

  • Monthly nutrition information on web page
  • BISD Refresh 8/6/2022
    • Provided assistance with free and reduced lunch applications

  Tarrant Area Food Bank provided food donations for families.

  •  District Pre-K information night 4/4/23 - provided school lunch menu and nutrition information

  COMPETITIVE FOODS

  Foods sold at BISD schools during the school day on the school campus must follow the Competitive Food Nutrition Standards.

  Supporting Documentation (Met Objective)

  Any items sold in vending and on campus are reviewed to see if they meet competitive food standards.

  FUNDRAISING

  Fundraisers conducted at BISD schools must meet all nutritional requirements according to the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Services Federal Code 7 CFR parts 2010 and 220 (FNS-2011-0019) and the Texas Department of Agriculture Administrative Code (Title 4, Part 1, Chapter 26 Subchapter A), and shall comply with one of the categories listed below:

  1. Food items that meet competitive food service nutrition standards. Smart Snacks: http://www.squaremeals.org/Programs/NationalSchoolLunchProgram/SmartSnacks.aspx
  2. Food items that are not intended to be consumed at school, for example ready-to-bake cookie dough.
  3. Non-food items

  EXEMPT FUNDRAISERS

  BISD schools may sell food and/or beverages as part of a fundraiser that does not meet the Nutritional Requirements, as outlined above, during the school day for up to six (6) days per school year on each school campus. Such fundraisers muct comply with the rules listed below:

  1. Food and beverages sold during an exempt fundraiser must not be sold in competition with school meal service (breakfast and lunch).
  2. Food and beverages sold during an exempt fundraiser must not be consumed in the school meal service area (i.e, school cafeteria).

  Supporting Documentation (Met Objective)

  If a campus elects to do an exempt fundraiser, they must fill out an exempt fundraiser form and send it into the BISD Child Nutrition Office.

  PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

  BISD shall implement, in accordance with law, a coordinated health program with physical education and physical activity components and shall offer at least the required amount of physical activity for all grades. BISD shall provide an environment that fosters safe, enjoyable, and developmentally appropriate fitness activities for all students, including those who are not participating in physical education classes or competitive sports.

  • BISD shall provide appropriate staff development and encourage teachers to integrate physical activity into the academic curriculum where appropriate.
  • BISD shall make appropriate before-school and after-school physical activity programs available and shall encourage students to participate.
  • BISD shall encourage parents to support their children’s participation, to be active role models, and to include physical activity in family events.
  • BISD shall encourage students, parents, staff, and community members to use the District’s recreational facilities, such as tracks, playgrounds, and the like, that are available outside of the school day.

  Supporting Documentation (Met Objective)

  • Fun Run
  • Field Day
  • Wellness Thursdays
  • Fitness Fridays

  SCHOOL-BASED ACTIVITIES

  BISD shall establish an environment conducive to healthful eating and physical activity by implementing, in accordance with law, a coordinated school health program with a nutrition education component. The District shall also promote and express a consistent wellness message through other school-based activities like a quality health screening process and other health services to make the student’s school experience a positive one so that their fullest potential can be reached, becoming happy, healthy, contributing members of society.

  • Schools will set schedules that allow sufficient time for students to eat meals in cafeteria facilities that are clean, safe, and comfortable.
  • Wellness for students and their families will be promoted at suitable school activities.
  • Employee wellness education and involvement will be promoted at suitable school activities.

  Supporting Documentation (Met Objective)

  • 21 Day challenge
  • Kid’s Heart Challenge
  • BISD Special Olympics- Spring 2023
  • “Train & Play” for sixth graders (basketball, volleyball, flag football) – April 6, 13, 19, 27, 2023
  • Counselors serve as a strong connection for the many resources within the school district and the numerous community resources available in the Northeast Tarrant County area.
  • Parent Dyslexia Night – October 25, 2022
  • HOPE Squad provides training along with resources for teachers, parents and students on the topic of suicide prevention.
  • BISD Evening Counseling Services Program is offered to students, employees and families and covers topics like drug addiction, school behaviors, anger, suicidal thoughts, physical abuse, family conflict/divorce, eating disorders and sexual abuse.
  • Vaping, Fentanyl & substance abuse program – December 14, 2022
  • Be in the Know. More than a diploma.  (Mental health and academic support) – March 30, 2023
  • Red Ribbon Campaign
    • October 24-28, 2022
  • Staff trained in CPR and AED
    • CPR/AED/FA Classes were held on:

  June 1, 2022

  June 2, 2022

  June 6, 2022

  June 7, 2022

  June 13, 2022

  June 14, 2022

  August 9, 2022

  • Assigning registered nurses to all schools
    • Yes
  • “Stop the Bleed” training for school nurses
    • August 9, 2022

  MONITORING & IMPLEMENTATION

  The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), on behalf of the District shall review and consider evidence-based strategies and techniques and shall develop nutrition guidelines and wellness goals as required by law. In the development, implementation, and review of these guidelines and goals, the SHAC shall permit participation by parents, students, representatives of BISD’s food service provider, physical education teachers, school health professionals, members of the Board, school administrators and members of the public. The Superintendent shall oversee the implementation of this policy and the development and implementation of the wellness plan and appropriate administrative procedures.

  Supporting Documentation (Met Objective)

  • A nutritional analysis for all items sold in BISD is provided on the BISD Child Nutrition website along with food allergy information
  • Students participate in physical activities to meet the minimum standards while at school during P.E. and recess times.
  • SHAC Agenda
    • October 5, 2022
    • October 25, 2022
    • October 31, 2022