06. School Nutrition Update
Primary tabs
Submitted by jenny_hunter on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 12:06pm
|
Strategic Priority
|
Reason for Consideration
|
||
|
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship
|
|
Action
|
X
|
|
Excellent Educators
|
|
Information
|
X
|
|
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students
|
|
Discussion
|
|
|
Operations and Support
|
X
|
|
|
Director Carolyn Barton will give an update on the School Nutrition program for the 2021-2022 school year. Highlights include:
- Breakfast and lunch will be free for all students this year. Most systems across the nation are taking this option which is allowable under USDA program waivers.
- Adult lunch will go to an a la carte pricing structure of $2.50 per entree and $1.00 per side item or $4.50 per meal. Meal pricing is mandated to be greater than our cost to produce a student meal.
- We are applying for a USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grant for 2021-2022. If approved, our elementary schools will receive fresh fruit and vegetables at least two days a week.
- We were awarded a Pisgah Health Foundation Grant in the amount of $10,000 to offer plant-based entrees at lunch in order to increase student interest in plant-based meal options.
A motion is in order to approve the new pricing structure for adult meals effective with the 2021-2022 school year.
Groups audience: