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Board hears proposal to back state support for summer meal programs
Summary
A board member proposed a resolution to the county/state school boards association urging funding and flexibility for summer meal programs; discussion covered reimbursement rules, transportation barriers and options for distributing meals to children who lack access during summer months.
A district board member urged the Sweet Home board to support a resolution to the Erie County Association of School Boards and the New York State School Boards Association urging state support for summer meal programs and flexibility so districts can reach children during the summer.
The board discussed the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) rules: staff recounted that SFSP normally requires meals to be consumed on-site to qualify for reimbursement, though that flexibility was increased during the COVID period. Board members noted transportation and access barriers for families and urged coordination with neighboring districts and advocacy through county and state associations.
A board member who serves on the resolutions committee said the wording is intentionally broad so the state board’s delegates can press legislators for funding rather than impose unfunded mandates. The item will go to the regional business meeting schedule and the presenter said he will handle questions at the committee and bring back any requested revisions.
