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Committee approves school cafeteria amendment to cover summer feeding prepack costs
Summary
Staff told the committee the school food service must order and prepack meals two weeks ahead for the summer feeding program; the committee approved a budget amendment to cover the food-line expense, noting the state reimburses meals.
The Budget & Finance Committee approved a budget amendment to increase the school cafeteria food line so the summer feeding program can prepack meals two weeks in advance. Staff (S6) said the change is necessary because food must be ordered earlier for packing and distribution to the public.
S6 described the distribution schedule and reimbursement process: “So Thursday, 2 to 5,” S6 said, identifying Coffee County Middle School on Woodbury Highway as the pickup location and explaining the state reimburses meals, which mitigates financial exposure. Committee members asked whether the amendment would affect the school's fund balance; staff said the increase reduces the fund balance but that unspent funds would return when reimbursements arrive.
The committee approved the amendment after brief discussion and a voice vote. Members encouraged publicity for the program so participation increases and more meals are reimbursed by the state, which would improve the cafeteria’s net position.
