Child Nutrition Services

Child Nutrition Services Department is made up of a team of food and nutrition professionals that are dedicated to students’ health, well-being and their ability to learn. We support learning by promoting healthy habits in food selection and sustainable food sources.

Meals, foods and beverages sold or served at schools meet state and federal requirements which are based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines.

Child Nutrition Services has made many changes over the past years to meet these continuously changing guidelines. We no longer provide foods with artificial trans fat and quite a few years ago removed many items that do not meet the recommendations such as soda, candy and fried chips. We offer salad bars in all of the elementary schools.

Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: https://www.usda.gov/oascr, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter 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;

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

Meals, foods and beverages sold or served at schools meet state and federal requirements based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines. All meals, foods and beverages are prepared and served by qualified child nutrition professionals. Our kitchens meet the strictest of food safety standards, and we provide students with access to a variety of sustainable, local, and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students.

To See the Current Month’s Menu, Click Here

Student Wellness

Our District has developed a Student Wellness Policy that is focused on improving the health of students. The policy was developed by the health and wellness advisory council that includes teachers, parents, administrators, and district health staff. The Wellness Policy is reviewed annually and updated periodically.

Earned Income Tax Credit Information Act Communication

Notice: The California Revenue and Taxation Code (RTC) Section 19853(b) requires local educational agencies (LEA) that operate the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) to annually notify households about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Information Act.

Based on your annual earnings, you may be eligible to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit from the Federal Government (Federal EITC). The Federal EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The Federal EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, Federal EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, food stamps, low-income housing, or most Temporary Assistance For Needy Families payments. Even if you do not owe federal taxes, you must file a federal tax return to receive the Federal EITC. Be sure to fill out the Federal EITC form in the Federal Income Tax Return Booklet. For information regarding your eligibility to receive the Federal EITC, including information on how to obtain the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 797 or any other necessary forms and instructions, contact the IRS by calling 1-800-829-3676 or through its website at www.irs.gov.

You may also be eligible to receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit (California EITC) starting with the calendar year 2015 tax year. The California EITC is a refundable state income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The California EITC is treated in the same manner as the Federal EITC and generally will not be used to determine eligibility for welfare benefits under California law. To claim the California EITC, even if you do not owe California taxes, you must file a California income tax return and complete and attach the California EITC Form (FTB 3514). For information on the availability of the credit eligibility requirements and how to obtain the necessary California forms and get help filing, contact the Franchise Tax Board at 1-800-852-5711 or through its website at www.ftb.ca.gov.

For additional information, refer to the IRS EITC Web page at:

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit

or the California EITC Web page at:

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/faq/net/900.shtml
Contact Information for Nutrition Services Division – California Department of Education

If you have questions regarding this subject, please contact the IRS by phone at 800-829-3676 or through its Web site at www.irs.gov.

You can also contact the Franchise Tax Board by phone at 800-852-5711 or through its Web site at www.ftb.ca.gov.

Web | www.cde.ca.gov/ls/nu/ 

Twitter | @CDENutrition

YouTube | www.youtube.com/user/cdenutrition

CONTACT US

Amy Haessly
Director of Child Nutrition
ahaessly@fuesd.org
(760) 731-4352

Marsi Sanchez
Secretary III – Bilingual
msanchez@fuesd.org
(760) 731-4356

Yessica Venegas
Accounting Specialist
yvenegas@fuesd.org
(760) 847-9364

Brook Shearer
Lead Cafeteria Assistant & Catering
bshearer@fuesd.org
(760) 695-9652

Iskra Kearns
Central Kitchen Production Lead
ikearns@fuesd.org
(760) 731-5451

Eladia Trejo
Satellite Production Coordinator at Maie Ellis Elementary School
etrejo@fues.org
(760) 731-9371

Elen Witzel
Satellite Production Coordinator,
James E Potter Intermediate
lnwitzel@fuesd.org
(760) 695-9804

Michiko Stephens
Satellite Production Coordinator,
San Onofre School
mstephens@fuesd.org
(949) 325-6889

Martha Rivera-Ortiz
Satellite Production Coordinator,
Mary Fay Pendleton School
mriveraortiz@fuesd.org
(760) 847-9333

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