Board authorizes up to $1,000 transfer to Food Service Fund for Meal Repack Program while exploring USDA options

Nov 17, 2025

The board approved transferring up to $1,000 from the General Fund to the Food Service Fund to support the Meal Repack Program as the district explores USDA‑approved funding, private donations, or food bank donations to maintain USDA compliance.

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The Barnesville Public School Dist. board on Nov. 17 approved transferring up to $1,000 from the General Fund to the Food Service Fund to support the Meal Repack Program. The motion, made by Andrew Maier and seconded by Jeremy Cossette, passed unanimously and was described as an interim funding mechanism while the district explores USDA‑approved options, private donations, or donations of leftover food to a local food bank to remain compliant with USDA requirements.

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