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District reports big increase in school‑meals participation, secures grants and equipment funding
Summary
Child Nutrition Services reported a 38% increase in meals served at Los Gatos and an 18% increase at Saratoga, projected revenue up 23% in Fund 13 due to higher reimbursements; the program secured nearly $225,000 in state grants for equipment and incentives and is reducing contracted consulting costs.
District staff presented a Child Nutrition Services update at the Jan. 14 board meeting, reporting substantially increased meal participation, new grant funding for kitchen equipment and a budget outlook that moves the program toward self‑sufficiency.
Christine Cogliandro, district food service supervisor, and Toby Mockler, director of FMOT, described recent operational changes and outcomes. The district moved from a one‑week menu rotation to a three‑week schedule, which reduced deliveries and overtime; they have also been revising recipes and expanding menu variety with…
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