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Meeting Date:
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6/27/2024 - 5:30 PM
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Category:
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Report of the Committee on Accountability, Finance, and Personnel (AFP)
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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15. 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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File Attachment:
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Background:
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School Nutrition Services continues serving MPS students with healthful, nutritious meals. The commitment and focus to improve the quality of meals served to our students remain unchanged during the 2023-24 school year. Approximately 12.5 million meals have been served during the current school year as of May 31, 2024.
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, 55 schools have been transitioned from a pre-pack to a production model kitchen, and up to 10 more schools may switch to production kitchen model by the start of 2024-25 school year.
The equipment replacement project to replace approximately 350 pieces of equipment is on going and expected to be completed by September 2024 or sooner.
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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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Your Committee reports having received the foregoing report. Although the item was noticed for possible action, no action is required.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Jill Kawala - Interim Director/Board Clerk
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