Nutrition Services

View the menu at your student's school.

Elementary

2nd Meal                               $4.45

Middle and High School

2nd Meal                            $4.45

Adults and Employees

Adding funds

There are a few ways to pay for your student's school meals, whether paying full price or reduced price.

Cash or Check
Elementary - Give to Nutrition Services staff in the cafeteria.
Early Ed and Secondary - Give to the front office staff.

Online
Pre-pay your student's account balance on MySchoolBucks.
Note: A transaction fee of $3.25 for debit or credit cards and $2.75 for e-checks is included each time you add funds. Read more about MySchoolBucks fees.

Excess funds

Refund Policy

If your student is graduating, moving, or leaving the District, you may request a refund of their meal account balance.

Before a refund is issued, the District will apply any outstanding fees (such as technology, activity, library, meal, or childcare fees). Any remaining balance will be refunded.

Refund requests must be submitted online within 90 calendar days of the last day of the current school year.

Note: Positive meal account balances cannot be used to pay unpaid meal charges. By law, unclaimed balances must be turned over to the State as unclaimed funds.

Donate or Transfer Funds

Instead of requesting a refund, you may donate your student's remaining balance to help other students or transfer it to another student's account (such as a sibling).

To donate or transfer funds, contact Nutrition Services and include your student's name and student ID number.

Negative balances

Unpaid Meal Charges

The Independence School District is committed to ensuring all students have access to healthy meals each school day; however, unpaid meal charges place a financial burden on the District.

• Students will receive a full, reimbursable breakfast and/or lunch, even if funds are not available at the time of service.
• If a student does not have enough money in their account, the meal will be charged to their student account. Extra or à la carte items may not be charged.
• Families are responsible for paying any negative balances. If a student later qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, families are still responsible for charges made before the status change. Negative balances follow the student throughout their time in the District.
• Families will receive daily ParentSquare notifications when an account has a negative balance. Staff may also contact families to offer support with payment options or the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application.

If your student has a food allergy, intolerance, or other medical condition that requires a special diet, Nutrition Services can accommodate those needs with proper documentation.

To request meal modifications, a Medical Statement for Student Requiring Special Meals form must be completed and signed by a licensed physician or recognized medical authority. This form ensures Nutrition Services can provide safe and appropriate meals for your child.

Download the form or request a copy from your school’s front office. Once completed, please return it to your school nurse or Nutrition Services at 14001 E 32nd St South, Independence.

In partnership with Missouri’s Department of Health & Senior Services, anyone ages 1–18 (and eligible disabled adults ages 18-21) can enjoy free breakfast and lunch at select ISD locations all summer. No registration or fees are required.

All visitors must check in at the front office using the Raptor Management system. Meals must be consumed at the school during your visit.

Visit the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services Summer Food Service Program for details or contact Nutrition Services at 816-521-5371 with questions.

The SuN Bucks Program provides eligible students with a $120 grocery benefit to help families purchase food during the summer months. SuN Bucks are given in addition to SNAP benefits.

To qualify, households must have an updated address and phone number in PowerSchool.

If your student already receives free or reduced-price meals this school year, their information will be submitted. If you do not currently receive benefits, check your eligibility online or by calling 855-373-4636.

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) provides a variety of free, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks to children at eligible elementary schools.

Nutrition Services
14001 East 32nd Street South
(816) 521-5371
Office hours: 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Brad Kramer
Nutrition Services Director 
brad_kramer@isdschools.org

Kristin Dennison
Site Supervisor 
kristin_dennison@isdschools.org

Janis Brouillette
Free & Reduced Specialist
janis_brouillette@isdschools.org

Loretta Johnston
Bookkeeper 
loretta_johnston@isdschools.org

Jennifer Mazzarella
Purchasing 
jenny_mazzarella@isdschools.org

Mark Herrick
Warehouse Manager
mark_herrick@isdschools.org

Jill Reel
Secretary
jill_reel@isdschools.org

Jennifer Doctor
Dietetic Specialist
jenny_doctor@isdschools.org

Elementary Schools

• Benton - Callie Shields
• Blackburn - 
• Bryant - 
• Cassell Park - Michelle Cantwell
• Fairmount - Jessica Oerman
• Glendale - Penny Fletcher
• Korte - Jessica McAlister
• Little Blue - Kristen Harris
• Luff - Tracey Bugard
• Mallinson - Cristra Crooks
• Mill Creek - Amy Ferguson
• Ott - Jamie Fisher
• Procter - Jodie Gioia
• Randall - Kira Bartlett
• Santa Fe Trails - Michelle Wilson
• Spring Branch - 
• Sugar Creek - Cynthia Heilig
• Sycamore -  
• Three Trails - Leslie Pollock
• William Southern - Tracy Orton

Middle Schools

• Nowlin - Jeremy Rigdon
• Pioneer Ridge - Tiffany Walcott
• Bingham - Angie Acevedo
• Bridger - Sara Allen

High Schools

• Independence Academy - Diana Orwick
• Truman - Kirstin Bailey
• Van Horn - Regina Redford
• Wm. Chrisman - Bryan Abts

Early Education

• Hanthorn - Angie Rice
• Sunshine Center - Monica Grimaldi