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District reports 64,490 summer meals served; MOU with Head Start for universal pre‑K includes supper replacing snack
Summary
Child nutrition staff reported distributing 4,254 mailed summer meal boxes and serving about 59,556 in‑person summer meals across six sites for a combined total reported as roughly 64,490 meals. The board reviewed an MOU with Northern Panhandle Head Start to continue universal pre‑K and staff said 'supper' will replace 'snack' in the agreement.
Child nutrition staff told the board about the district’s summer feeding efforts and a memorandum of understanding to continue universal pre‑K services with Northern Panhandle Head Start.
Staff reported shipping 4,254 summer meal boxes (each containing seven breakfasts and seven lunches) and providing 59,556 in‑person meals across six sites; the presenter summarized the grand total as roughly 64,490 meals served over the summer. Board members and staff discussed participation levels, transportation challenges that reduce site turnout, and the tradeoffs between mailed boxes and on‑site hot meals.
Separately, the board reviewed an MOU to continue the district’s universal pre‑K program with Northern Panhandle Head Start for the 2026–27 school year. Board members asked whether the contract should list 'supper' (as a replacement for 'snack') for pre‑K students; staff confirmed snack will be replaced by a supper service and said they would clarify contract language with Head Start.
Staff noted that high‑school after‑school feeding would continue to follow instructional‑minutes requirements and that program reimbursement levels differ when supper replaces snack because of USDA reimbursement components.
