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Food service director: breakfast and lunch participation up; unpaid balances remain
Summary
District's food-service director reported an increase of roughly 266 breakfasts and 250 lunches per day compared with last December, but said some negative meal balances from prior periods persist and reimbursements from state/USDA do not fully cover costs.
The district's Director of Food Service told the board that meal counts are rising: compared with the previous December the district served about 266 additional breakfasts and roughly 250 more lunches per day. The director credited staff adaptation to new menus and operational changes and said the district continues to pursue lower prices through cooperative purchasing.
Trustees asked whether state and USDA reimbursements cover the cost of meals; the director said reimbursements are provided per meal but do not fully cover rising food and labor costs. Board members also asked about outstanding family balances; the director said some negative balances remain and the district uses outreach, payment plans and occasional community fundraising to address those debts.
