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Division‑run food service shows deficit, meal‑debt and equipment backlog as staff start first year in‑house
Summary
School finance staff told the board that the first eight months of in‑house food service show a nearly $250,000 operating deficit (partly timing of revenue), $32,000 in meal debt at four schools, and replacement or repair needs for kitchen equipment and a new transport van.
Isle of Wight County Schools finance and food service staff reported on Feb. 13 that the district’s first full year running food service in‑house has produced short‑term budget pressure, meal debt, and previously deferred equipment needs.
Deputy or child nutrition staff (Miss Couch) told the board the food service fund showed a deficit of “almost $250,000” through January; part of that shortfall reflects timing because federal and other reimbursable revenues post a month late, she said. The division moved food service from a contractor to in‑house operations this school year.
“We have 4 schools…
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