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Manitowoc board approves pilot dinner program at Jefferson and Washington under CEP
Summary
The Manitowoc School District board approved a pilot evening dinner service at Jefferson and Washington schools, citing federal reimbursement available through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and potential to reduce the district's food-service deficit.
The Manitowoc School District board voted to start a pilot dinner service at Jefferson and Washington schools next year, approving the recommendation by the finance and facilities committee.
The program would emulate a model used in nearby districts and relies on federal reimbursement through the Community Eligibility Provision, which board members said would keep more federal dollars in the district. "We're feeding kids," the board president said during debate, noting the program could help reduce the district's food-service deficit.
Amanda Estelle, director of the district's food program, presented estimated costs, anticipated federal reimbursement and operational considerations to the finance committee. Board members praised Estelle's work and said the pilot is intended to test demand and financial impact on a small scale before any expansion.
Board discussion focused on budget implications and how the pilot could narrow the gap in the food-service fund. One board member described a roughly $3 per-meal margin in the committee memo that could help offset recent deficits in the food-service budget.
The motion to implement the pilot at Jefferson and Washington passed by voice vote; the board did not record a roll-call tally. The motion directs administration to implement the trial program for the coming school year and report results to the board through the appropriate committee.
