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USDA review praises Prince Edward food service; leaders outline instructional-hour status and VDOE supports
Summary
District food service officials reported an unusually positive USDA federal review noting scratch cooking and local sourcing; administrators also updated the board on instructional hours, high-school scheduling to meet verified-hour requirements and ongoing VDOE corrective-action supports.
District food-service staff told the board a recent federal review of the school nutrition program was very positive and highlighted scratch-cooked items and use of local products.
“ I have to say that our review was spectacular. In my 17 years here, I think this is the best review we've had,” said the district’s food-service presenter (name not specified). The presenter said the reviewer complimented the staff, students and the use of fresh fruits and vegetables, scratch-prepared casseroles and pasta, and local products. The presenter added that menus and financial management “met all the requirements” and that the program “not only met, but it exceeded the requirements set by…
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