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Staff: breakfast popular and garden program increases student produce consumption
Summary
Staff reported that breakfast participation is high at the elementary level and that students "really like the garden program and will actually eat fresh produce from it," and requested more food-sampling opportunities if additional staff can be hired.
Staff at the May 14 Staff Rep meeting reported improved student satisfaction with school meals and singled out the school garden program as a factor in students eating more fresh produce. Meeting notes say breakfast is popular at the elementary level and that staff would "like to see more food sampling if we can hire the people to do it."
The board and staff did not take formal action on food-service policy at the meeting, but staff asked that staffing needs be considered if the district seeks to expand food sampling and garden-related meal opportunities next year. Notes say garden produce is being consumed by students, a specific operational detail the district can build on if additional kitchen or nutrition staff are approved.
