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Board forwards summer feeding program to county supervisors amid reimbursement timing questions
Summary
The board agreed to forward a proposal for a summer nutrition feeding program (QR-code signups, co-op contract) to the board of supervisors for possible funding after members raised questions about reimbursement timing and audit oversight.
The board voted to forward a proposed summer nutrition feeding program to the county Board of Supervisors for consideration after staff described the program’s mechanics and reimbursement timing.
The director of school nutrition introduced the program as a QR-code signup system that would allow parents to register children to receive seven breakfasts and seven lunches; the program would use a vendor procured through a cooperative bid led by Richmond County. The director estimated initial lay-out costs and said reimbursements are submitted monthly and typically appear in EDI reports within roughly two weeks.
Board members raised concerns about reimbursement timing and recommended the division involve the board of supervisors because the county might need to allocate funds ahead of reimbursements to ensure the program operates before reimbursements arrive. The board voted to forward the proposal and accompanying concerns to the county supervisors and to notify them of possible early expenditures; the motion carried 5-0.
Staff said they expect to begin outreach by distributing a QR code and publicizing signups through social media and local radio within one to two weeks if approvals are in place. The board asked staff to coordinate with the county to ensure the program can begin without interruption.
