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Organic Life details menus, composting and local‑produce plans to Grayslake CCSD 46 board
Summary
Organic Life presenters described cafeteria upgrades, a rise in participation, expanded composting and plans to increase elementary entrée choices; board members asked about supply chain monitoring, packaging and local sourcing.
Erica Arlinski, vice president with Organic Life, told the Grayslake CCSD 46 Board of Education that the company has updated cafeteria signage, increased menu variety and expanded composting across district schools.
Arlinski said the vendor has logged about 11,000 additional meals served from the start of the school year through February and has been introducing new monthly menu items while tracking student participation. “We always incorporate new menu items each month. . . . our main goal is always to get the kids to be happy, and eating foods at school,” Arlinski said. She described…
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