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Nutrition program clears USDA administrative review; food-service staff outline 2025–26 budget and equipment needs
Summary
The district’s food service passed the U.S. Department of Agriculture administrative review after submitting corrective action on professional standards. Staff reviewed nutrition-education programming and presented a preliminary 2025–26 food-service budget that remains self‑supporting while requesting equipment and modest labor adjustments.
The Wallingford-Swarthmore School District’s nutrition program completed an administrative review by the National School Lunch Program (USDA) and the district submitted corrective action on a professional‑standards training item; the reviewers accepted the corrective action and closed the finding, the business office told the finance committee on May 14.
Why it matters: The administrative review is a federal compliance check for the National School Lunch Program. Passing the review preserves the district’s participation, federal reimbursements and continued eligibility for school-meal programs.
What the nutrition team reported: Food-service director Kate Rigler described nutrition-education and engagement programs run during the school year — including “wellness Wednesday” tasting events at elementary schools, a farm-to-fork program featuring local produce,…
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