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Orange County Schools says CEP regrouping boosted meal reimbursement and participation
Summary
School nutrition staff told the board that regrouping three CEP‑eligible schools raised their ISP to 95.41%, producing 327 additional breakfasts and 386 additional lunches reimbursed at higher federal rates in the first quarter and a $2,852.71 revenue improvement compared with the previous ISP method. Staff also outlined fresh fruit programs and a share‑table pilot to reduce waste.
School nutrition officials told the Orange County Board of Education that participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) has increased student breakfast and lunch participation while improving reimbursement revenue for the district.
The presenter explained the ISP method (directly certified students divided by enrollment, multiplied by the USDA 1.6 multiplier) and said regrouping three participating elementary schools and Partnership Academy produced an ISP of 95.41%, qualifying the group for the highest no‑cost…
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