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How a 'complete meal' works in Clear Creek ISD: breakfast and lunch rules explained
Summary
Child Nutrition staff explained the district's definition of a 'complete meal'—the choice requirements for free/reduced/paid pricing at breakfast and lunch—and gave concrete examples parents can use.
The Child Nutrition representative outlined what qualifies as a complete meal at CCISD and why that matters for meal pricing. "To get the meal price, whether that's free, reduced, or paid, your student has to choose a complete meal," the representative said.
At breakfast, a complete meal requires at least one fruit plus two other items; the main dish counts as two items and students may select up to five items. Examples include a main dish, a fruit and milk, or two fruits and milk. For lunch, a complete meal requires at least one fruit or vegetable plus two other items from different food groups (the main dish counts as two; up to seven items allowed). The representative emphasized that complete meals do not always require a main dish or milk if other required items are chosen.
