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SLPS details facilities work, lead testing and new food-service menu offerings
Summary
Operations staff reported a 95% work-order completion rate, ongoing lead and water testing, and a school meals partnership with Chartwells that emphasizes new menu options and student choice.
District operations staff gave the board a high-level report on facilities maintenance, compliance and the school meals program.
Facilities staff told the board they completed 8,023 of 8,440 work orders in the most recent monthly review, a 95% completion rate. The district described preventive maintenance programs, HVAC filter replacement schedules and infrastructure upgrades including roof and door work that operations said support classroom readiness and safety.
On environmental compliance, staff said the district continues asbestos three‑year inspections, hazardous-material reviews, and biannual lead dust and water testing. The district said it has tested potable water sources (about 1,200 fixtures) since 2016 and that replacement or remediation occurs where fixtures test above regulatory thresholds. Officials said the new water-bottle filler stations include replaceable filters the district changes twice a year.
Food and nutrition leaders described a new partnership with Chartwells and a Global Eats menu initiative that introduces culturally diverse recipes. The district reported serving approximately 11,287 meals per day since the academic year began and is monitoring participation: breakfast participation is at 47% against a 57% target and lunch participation is tracked against a 73% target. Food staff said they use student surveys and tasting events to guide menu choices and run a “Discovery Kitchen” program linking nutrition education to meals.
Registered dietitian staff said the district handles food allergies through medical documentation and nurse coordination; dietitians work with schools to provide menu modifications and the district plans to add point-of-sale scanning enhancements that will flag allergy information at serving lines.
Operations leaders also highlighted career exposure programs that partner facilities staff with students in hands-on learning, and they noted upcoming fleet deliveries and transportation coordination with the Zoom contract.
