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Student Nutrition outlines rising participation, federal rules and local farm initiatives
Summary
The Lakeville Public School District’s student nutrition director briefed the board on USDA regulations, growing free‑meal participation after Minnesota’s free school meals policy, menu planning, cultural menu items and local purchasing grants.
Kristen Rezak, director of Student Nutrition for Lakeville Public School District, told the board March 11 that the district has seen meal participation rise since Minnesota’s free school meals began and that the department is working to balance nutrition rules, kitchen capacity and variety.
Why it matters: increased free‑meal participation affects staffing, kitchen equipment needs and students’ time to eat. Rezak said the district now serves more than 8,200 free lunches per day and that tighter cafeteria windows at some grade levels have reduced students’ available eating time.
Key points from the presentation: - Regulatory and funding framework: Student Nutrition operates under USDA regulations and Minnesota Department of Education review cycles. The O2 food service fund must remain separate from the district general fund; revenue sources include USDA reimbursements, staff meal…
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