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New meal contract, expanded transport service and staffing strain prompt board questions after staff and parent comments
Summary
The district rolled out a new meal-provider arrangement and a West Albany ship‑out kitchen; food-service staff said the new workload and space constraints have left some kitchens understaffed and challenged, and a parent and a staffer raised concerns about students’ lunch length and kitchen capacity.
District leaders, food‑service staff and community members discussed the district’s new food‑service arrangements and operational challenges during the meeting.
Overview and contract: The district is working with a contracted provider (Genuine Foods) to operate expanded meal service and a new “ship‑out” kitchen at West Albany High School. Superintendent Andy Gardner and food‑service staff said the vendor will support a district effort to improve meal quality and increase participation; representatives from the vendor said they will continue local supervision and are sending senior staff to assist with operations.
Operational realities: Food‑service…
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