New food-service director introduced; extension committee approves monthly expenditures

At the start of the Oct. 12 meeting the committee formally introduced Stephanie Derry as the new food‑service director for Richland County Extension; Derry said it was her first day and that she was listening and taking notes.

Committee staff provided a brief operations and finance update for the campus food service and associated program accounts. Staff reported total revenue of $11,441.28 and accounts receivable of $19,927.52 in the extension office packet. The committee also reviewed program contact numbers for the extension educators and discussed plans to expand café hours and program food‑service use with the new director on board.

The committee moved and approved payment of monthly extension expenditures totaling $33,371.86. The motion to pay the bills was seconded and carried by voice vote.

Committee members welcomed Derry and asked staff to include her in future budget and program planning so she could present ideas at the November meeting. Committee members also discussed increased kitchen use for 4‑H and human development programming and asked staff to meet with the high school and other campus partners to explore shared kitchen, storage, and refrigeration arrangements and any costs that would be associated with such shared use.

Clarifying details the committee recorded in the meeting packet include: total reported revenue $11,441.28; accounts receivable $19,927.52; and monthly expenditures to be paid $33,371.86. The committee asked staff to update the running totals and provide a clearer year‑to‑date picture at the next meeting.