Our Mission
The Child Nutrition Department is designed as an integral part of the total school program. It is designed as a SERVICE arm with its primary objective being to make available to all students: nutritious, appetizing, well-planned meals- whether it be breakfast or lunch. In order to further the effectiveness of Child Nutrition, the department is to work with other departments to ensure that the students are taught the value of proper nutrition and good food habits.
Charging Policy for Students
As a participant in the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD will abide by the following guidelines if a student does not have enough funds to purchase a meal:
Child Nutrition Team
The Child Nutrition Team is one branch of the EMS Operations Department, which falls under the division of the Chief of Operations.
We believe that...
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Every student is a unique individual with a unique potential purpose.
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Effective communication is key to success.
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Engaged and interested students learn more effectively.
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Respect is a key to success.
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Education is a team effort.
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High quality educational facilities optimize student and staff success.
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Accountability is essential to success.
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A physically and emotionally safe environment promotes student learning.
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A high quality education is barrier free.
Our department staff are willing to be their absolute best and follow these guidelines:
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To be at work and on time.
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To treat each and every child with the utmost respect, taking into consideration their age and uniqueness.
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To treat school and kitchen staff with respect and work together as a team.
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To be mindful of department resources by not being wasteful of time or supplies.
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To do the job assigned to you with passion and speed.