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Meeting Date:
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10/19/2023 - 5:30 PM
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Category:
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ITEMS OF BUSINESS
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Type:
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Info
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Subject:
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10. Report with Possible Action on MPS School Nutrition Program
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 3 Effective and Efficient Operations
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Attachments
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Nutrition Report - October 2023
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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School Nutrition Services served MPS students with healthful, nutritious meals throughout the 2022-23 school year. Approximately 12.1 million meals were served during the 2022-23 fiscal year. The commitment and focus to improve the quality of meals served to our students remain unchanged with the start of the 2023-24 school year. Approximately 1.5 million meals have been served in August and September of the current school year.
School Nutrition Services proudly participates in the USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). During the 2023–24 school year, 74 MPS schools were awarded this grant, totaling $1,865,432.
School Nutrition Services has added new menu items to address the needs of our diverse student population. More entrée choices are being offered to all students including a hot vegetarian option daily. The number of pre-packed food items have been reduced and offering students more choices by implementing “offer vs. serve” serving model.
Currently, 35 schools have been transitioned from a pre-pack to a production model kitchen, and 5 more schools are in consideration for switching to production kitchen model.
School Nutrition Services has contracted with a kitchen consultant. Initial review of equipment at all sites have been completed and equipment needing replacement have been identified. Request for proposal for phase I equipment replacement plan is being finalized.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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N/A
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Recommendation:
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Mohammed Abdullah - Director
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Signed By:
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Martha Kreitzman - Chief Financial Officer
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Signed By:
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Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent
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