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Nutrition Services reports menu upgrades, local sourcing and higher participation
Summary
Director Mazen Najjar told the board the district is increasing participation in school meals through menu rotations, local sourcing, the 'Mood Boost' and 'Global Eats' programs, and kitchen upgrades at every school; Chartwells regional support was credited for implementation.
Director of Nutrition Services Mazen Najjar presented the annual Nutrition Services report, outlining six strategic priorities including food quality, menu variety, employee training, safety, and community engagement. Najjar told the board that "all food comes from local produce, is fresh and minimally processed," that each school received kitchen upgrades, and that participation in school meal programs increased this year.
Najjar reviewed engagement programs such as Mood Boost (monthly themes connecting food and mood), Global Eats (introducing international flavors), and Discovery Kitchen (monthly lessons). Board members asked for additional details about Mood Boost and praised the Global Eats program for encouraging students to try new foods; Chartwells regional support and district maintenance upgrades were cited as key contributors to recent improvements.
