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Child nutrition staff showcase student food show and short PSA highlighting school meal work
Summary
District child nutrition staff told the board they hosted a student food‑show with about 200 students to gather menu feedback and screened a two‑minute PSA produced with high‑school students to mark National School Lunch Hero Day.
Brandon Valley School District 49-2’s Child Nutrition Department presented a recap of a student food show and a short public‑service video highlighting the work of cafeteria staff and student participation.
Allison, a member of the district’s Child Nutrition team, told trustees the program hosted more than 200 students from grades 4–12 in March to sample menu items and complete surveys that will inform next year’s offerings. She said seven vendor representatives attended and that popular items flagged by students included mini cinnamon rolls, breakfast egg rolls, mini pancake puffs, boneless and bone‑in wings, ramen in a whole‑grain cup, and a whole‑grain craft‑style mac and cheese.
The department also screened a roughly two‑minute PSA produced with help from high‑school students; Allison credited Brady Olsen for connecting the department with student videographers Ramulus Cotton and Logan Hills. The video, she said, aimed both to thank staff and to show the behind‑the‑scenes work of preparing and serving thousands of meals each day. “We serve nearly 4,000 meals a day,” Allison said, describing the scale and the early morning start times for kitchen staff.
Board members thanked the nutrition staff for innovation and service and noted the importance of recognizing employees who prepare meals and keep kitchens safe and sanitary. The board approved the consent and personnel items that followed the presentation and closed the meeting.
