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Board approves $150,000 increase for summer feeding after higher-than-expected participation
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Brewer said the district served 99,492 meals this summer; the board approved a $150,000 increase to the food-services expenditure to cover additional USDA commodity processing and meal needs, passed unanimously.
The Marion County School Board approved a $150,000 increase to an existing expenditure for food and USDA commodity processing after superintendent staff reported unusually high summer participation. Dr. Danielle Brewer told trustees the district served 99,492 meals this summer, exceeding projections and prompting the additional allocation to complete the contract.
Board members expressed support for the summer-feeding program, noting it provides necessary meals for children during school breaks. Trustees approved the increase unanimously and directed staff to proceed with the contract adjustment to ensure continued meal service for the remainder of the contract period.
