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Community groups press district on commissary, food quality and 'community benefits' for planned central kitchen
Summary
Parents and community advocates urged the district to implement a Community Benefits Agreement and a Commissary Construction Advisory Committee tied to the planned central food commissary. Commenters also proposed student‑led lead‑mapping projects and flagged gaps in communication about athletics eligibility and special‑education supports.
Community members used the Oct. 9 public comment period to press the Buffalo City School District for stronger community engagement around a planned central food commissary and related agreements.
Jessica Bauer Walker, co‑chair of the Community Health Worker Parent and Student Association and chair of the nutrition committee, thanked the board for a prior resolution and urged the district to form a robust Community Benefits Agreement and a construction advisory committee that includes parents, students,…
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