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Parents and members raise concerns about school meals; district and vendor pledge changes and subcommittee review
Summary
Committee members and parents raised concerns about portion sizes, late-lunch shortages, food quality and limited time to eat. Wilson's (district food service) described menu surveys, a food planner feedback tool, a salad‑bar pilot and more scratch cooking; the committee referred the item to a cafeteria subcommittee for follow-up.
Miss Babcock opened a committee discussion on March 2 with parent reports about cafeteria service across the district, saying some older students feel portions and selections are insufficient while younger students sometimes do not eat what is offered.
Joe Amenti, the district manager for Wilson's food service, and the site manager (transcribed as Mr. Damasio) responded. Amenti said staff have begun student surveys with school councils and are encouraging families and students to use the FD Meal Planner feedback tool to rate meals. He told the…
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