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Meeting Date:
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2/22/2024 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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ITEMS OF BUSINESS
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Type:
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Info
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Subject:
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12. Report with Possible Action on MPS School Nutrition Program
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 3 Effective and Efficient Operations
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Attachments
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Nutrition Report
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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School Nutrition Services continues serving MPS students with healthful, nutritious meals. The commitment and focus to improve the quality of meals served to our students remain unchanged during the 2023-24 school year. Approximately 5.5 million meals have been served during the months of August to December of the current school year.
School Nutrition Services proudly participates in the USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). During the 2023–24 school year, 74 MPS schools were awarded this grant, totaling $1,865,432.
School Nutrition Services has added new menu items to address the needs of our diverse student population. More entrée choices are being offered to all students including a hot vegetarian option daily. The number of pre-packed food items have been reduced and offering students more choices by implementing “offer vs. serve” serving model.
Currently, 42 schools have been transitioned from a pre-pack to a production model kitchen, and 15 more schools are in consideration for switching to production kitchen model.
School Nutrition Services has contracted with a vendor for equipment replacement in MPS kitchens. The equipment replacement work of approximately 350 pieces of equipment has started and expected to be completed by September 2024 or sooner.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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N/A
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Recommendation:
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Mohammed Abdullah - Director
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Signed By:
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Martha Kreitzman - Chief Financial Officer
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Signed By:
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Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent
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