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Board hears proposal to use Whole Foods Market Foundation grant to grow food for special‑education classes
Summary
Board members discussed a Whole Foods Market Foundation grant to create a district garden for special‑education students; teacher Craig said the plan is to grow lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries and herbs for use in school meals and class activities.
A board member introduced a Whole Foods Market Foundation grant proposal to establish a food garden that would provide hands-on opportunities for special‑education students and support district meals.
"So, Craig and some of the teachers at the high school brought this grant to our attention," said Board member (Speaker 4), describing plans for student involvement, a possible community restaurant project and middle‑school partnerships. Teacher Craig (Speaker 12) described the produce mix: "We're gonna use it as, a lot of lead, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, herbs, anything really." Board members clarified that the garden — not a farm — would be located in district grounds and discussed potential uses for the produce in middle‑ and high‑school lunch programs.
The proposal will proceed through the standard grant acceptance and implementation steps; the board discussed logistics and noted further details will be provided in the upcoming budget/presentation materials where relevant.
