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Committee reviews student-wellness policy renumbering and adds contingency language on school meals
Summary
The committee recommended renumbering Policy 6142.101 to Policy 5122 and added contingency language about reimbursable school meals; members noted the district currently does not participate in the National School Lunch/Breakfast programs but wants policy ready if state changes prompt free breakfast or lunch.
The committee considered the rescind-and-replace of Policy 6142.101, which will be renumbered to Policy 5122 in the students series. The chair flagged language in line 57 about "reimbursable school meals" and asked why it was included if the district currently does not participate in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs.
A committee member explained the district is preparing contingency language so the policy aligns with program requirements if the state adopts measures such as free breakfast or free lunch in future legislation. The same member said the district would likely reintroduce participation should state funding make universal free meals feasible. The committee also noted turnover in the district’s food services leadership and that the district typically reviews participation and contracts annually as part of budget and financial reviews.
The committee recommended the renumbered policy move forward; no final board adoption occurred during the meeting.
