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District nutrition director reports staffing, special‑diet growth and facilities work

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Maria Terry, director of nutrition services, reported on staffing hires, new equipment, an administrative review of summer programs, growth in medically necessary special‑diet meals and plans for wellness work and a Wilson kitchen upgrade.

Maria Terry, director of nutrition services for Owatonna Public School District, outlined staffing changes, program operations and wellness work during a board meeting presentation.

Terry said the district operates seven self‑operating kitchens under the USDA Child Nutrition Programs, runs the school breakfast and National School Lunch programs and participates in the summer food service program. She reported the department employs 46 people (including a newly created assistant kitchen manager at the high school), filled multiple cook/cashier vacancies, and replaced a courier vehicle…

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