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Greenhouse program and grants help bring child nutrition back into the black
Summary
Greenhouse and garden work — presented by Micah and referenced by the superintendent — supplied produce for school meals and helped child nutrition finish the year in the black for the first time since 2016; staff described a $23,000 fresh-fruit-and-vegetable grant and a $5,000 farm-to-school grant.
Micah, introduced by the superintendent, described the district greenhouse and garden program and said the sites are producing enough peas and vegetables to supplement cafeteria meals. "I've got enough peas and okra to serve both campuses at least twice this year," Micah said, and noted students earn community-service hours working in the greenhouse and garden beds.
Micah told the board that the child-nutrition program finished the 2025 school year "in the black" for the first time since 2016 and credited the switch away from a contracted dining service and staff efforts. She also reported receiving a fresh-fruit-and-vegetable grant (reported later in the meeting as $23,000 for the elementary) and a $5,000 farm-to-school grant used for local food and education activities.
