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Frontier nutrition staff highlight farm-to-school grants, remodeling and new equipment
Summary
Food-service staff reported $240,000 in recent farm-to-school grants, tower gardens and 28 raised beds districtwide, new cafeteria equipment, and an upcoming high-school cafeteria remodel planned for April with target completion by next school year.
Frontier Central School District food-service staff described an expansion of farm-to-school activities, recent grants and equipment upgrades. Miss Rich said the district wrapped three farm-to-school grants totaling $240,000 and expects revenue from a New York State initiative that previously yielded $88,000 and this year could exceed $100,000. The presentation described raised garden beds across schools (28), tower gardens and 'Charlie carts' (mobile teaching kitchens) for classroom culinary lessons. Staff also noted new walk-in coolers and ongoing plans for a high-school cafeteria remodel beginning in April and aimed to be ready by the following school year.
Why it matters: The food-service program supports student nutrition, experiential education and additional district revenue under state farm-to-school incentives. Presenters cited partnerships with local producers such as Eden Valley Growers and grant-facilitator Fresh Fix.
What the board did: Board members thanked food-service staff, noted positive student engagement in taste tests and congratulated staff on program expansion. No action items were recorded beyond the report.
Next steps: Staff will continue grant applications and prepare for the high-school cafeteria remodel and farm-to-school program expansion.
