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Chartwells presents child‑nutrition update; highlights student engagement and menu changes
Summary
Chartwells, the district's food-service partner, detailed menus, programs, staffing, USDA compliance and new student‑engagement initiatives including Discovery Kitchen, Global Eats and Mood Boost Mondays.
Chartwells, the district food‑service contractor for Leavenworth Schools, gave a detailed presentation on child nutrition programs, staffing and planned menu innovations, emphasizing student engagement and compliance with federal meal standards.
"We ensure that all meals are compliant with USDA and NSLP guidelines," said Sandy Curran, director of dining services for Chartwells at Leavenworth Schools. Curran described made‑from‑scratch preparation at school kitchens, use of Webtrition software to ensure menu compliance, and daily offerings of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Chartwells reported service volume numbers: an average of about 930 breakfasts per day (61,183 so far this school year) and about 2,010 lunches per day…
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