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Board approves Farm‑to‑School action planning grant with Future Roots funding
Summary
Trustees authorized the district to proceed with an action‑planning process to improve student access to locally sourced foods, funded by Future Roots (formerly Sun Valley Institute for Resilience) after a federal grant was canceled. The plan is intended to develop a long‑term strategy for procurement and food systems partnerships.
The board voted to approve participation in an action planning process to expand farm‑to‑school efforts, using funds from Future Roots (formerly the Sun Valley Institute for Resilience). The district had expected to use a canceled federal Patrick Leahy grant but will proceed with the planning process using the alternative funding source.
Superintendent and staff described the planning grant as an opportunity to develop a long‑term strategy to increase student access to fresh, locally sourced food and strengthen partnerships with local producers and community organizations. Trustees moved and seconded the authorization and approved it by voice vote.
