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OVA reports 1,438 weekend meals sent home over summer; after‑school CACFP to resume
Summary
Rachel Hedrick of OVA told the Newburg R‑II board the summer meal program served more than 3,000 breakfasts and 3,500 lunches, and sent 1,438 weekend meal packs home; OVA plans to resume the CACFP after‑school meal program and to expand offerings for Pre‑K–12.
Rachel Hedrick, identifying herself to the board as an OVA representative, told the Newburg R‑II Board of Education that the district’s summer meal operation served “over 3,000 breakfasts, over 3,500 lunches” and provided 351 staff meals. She said the summer program also sent home 1,438 weekend meals for students enrolled in summer school.
Hedrick said the district’s food service team tested a new kid‑friendly menu in several districts, and that Newburg’s students responded positively to a daily handmade pizza option; the district will continue the menu item for grades 6–12. She also described a menu option called a “combo craving” that will be served in a basket alongside lower‑sodium fries to keep meals within nutrition guidelines.
On operational changes, Hedrick said OVA plans to restart the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) after school beginning Tuesday of the following week and intends to expand weekend‑meal availability beyond pre‑K–8 to all grades Pre‑K–12 for any student who requests meals. She told the board the district will also pilot a cold‑bar for fruits and vegetables so students can take produce without slowing the hot‑meal service line.
Board members thanked Hedrick for the report and noted positive reactions from staff and students. Hedrick closed by noting staffing continuity from last year and that OVA will follow up with administrators about implementing the cold‑bar and the CACFP schedule.
Next steps: OVA and district staff will finalize CACFP logistics and the cold‑bar plan and report back to the board with implementation details and any required board approvals.
