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Southwest ISD to pilot after‑school supper program under CACFP; state approval, civil‑rights training required
Summary
District staff said a new Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) supper program received state approval and will expand after‑school snacks into a more substantial meal pilot starting March 18 at 14 campuses and two pilot sites.
Southwest ISD staff told the board the district has state approval to begin a new after‑school supper program under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) that would provide a third free meal to students before they leave campus.
Staff said the state application was approved on Monday and that the program will be administered under USDA rules for the CACFP. District presenters (introduced as Kylie and Winston) said the program requires an enrichment activity at the campus (for example, tutoring, chess club or other after‑school programs) in order to feed all participating students under CACFP rules.
District staff outlined a stepped rollout: after spring break (target date stated as March 18 on the agenda),…
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