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Board reviews $1.5M plan to expand student meal options with mobile trucks and quick cafes
Summary
District nutrition staff outlined a plan to invest nearly $500,000 of a $1.5 million one-time cafeteria 'excess' fund in mobile EV trucks, quick cafes and made-to-order service to boost participation, starting with the high school and phasing to other sites; funding is restricted to cafeteria use and ongoing staffing would be paid from the cafeteria fund.
El Segundo Unified School District nutrition services presented a plan to reimagine student meals by expanding made-to-order service, grab-and-go points, quick cafes and a small mobile fleet. The administration said approximately $1.5 million in restricted one‑time cafeteria funds (excess funds required to be spent down over five years) will support the investment.
Miss Montoya said the district has observed higher participation during trials and recommended starting phase 1 at the high school —…
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