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Board asks district to keep partners ready to feed and support families during service disruptions
Summary
A board item directed administration to ensure schools and community partners can rapidly provide food, counseling and other supports if benefits or services are disrupted. Staff said regional teams, community partners and a published weekly list of local feeding sites are in place; the board requested continued activation planning and reporting.
The committee endorsed a board item directing the superintendent to ensure the district has an operational plan and partners ready to provide food, counseling and family supports in the event of federal shutdowns, hurricanes or other disruptions that affect families'access to benefits.
Board member Dr. Gallon introduced the measure and framed it as a moral and operational responsibility to support families who rely on school meals and other services.…
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