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An Update to the Free and Reduced School Meals Program

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Attention GD Parents:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has concluded its free meals waiver, allowing school meal programs across the country to continue serving meals to children at no cost, effective June 30th, 2022. All students will need to submit an updated application to the cafeteria to be approved for free and reduced meals for the upcoming 22-23 school year. It is important that families who believe they may qualify for the Free and Reduced-Price Meals program submit an application.

The federal Free and Reduced Price School Meals program has provided low-cost or free lunches to students since 1946. It is a completely confidential program. Parents who think they may be eligible are highly encouraged to contact Food Services Director Lori Audi or fill out an application and submit it to her in the Cafeteria. Applications must be filled out each year. This can be done anytime during the school year. Income eligibility information is available here

Wynantskill UFSD welcomes Nichole Hurbanek to the Board of Education!

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Wynantskill UFSD welcomes Nichole Hurbanek to the Board of Education!

Nichole Hurbanek has a Bachelors of Science degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Masters in Public  Administration from Marist College. She is employed by the New York State Police as the Assistant Director Biological Sciences at the Forensic Investigation Center in Albany. Nichole is a life long Rensselaer County resident, and has lived in Wynantskill for 15 years with her Husband Tom. Their Sons are in the elementary and middle school at Gardner-Dickinson. Nichole was the Co-President of the Wynantskill PTA from 2017 – 2019 and the President from 2019 – 2021.