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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, August 27, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement to Provide Meals for Selected Charter School Sites (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Student Nutrition Services (SNS) has been asked to provide meal service to the following charter schools for the 2013/2014 school year under the district's sponsorship of the National School Lunch Program:

  • Florida Autism Center of Excellence Charter School (attachment 1)
  • New Springs Elementary Charter School (attachment 2)
  • New Springs Middle Charter School (attachment 3)

The agreement shall be in effect retroactively from August 19, 2013, through June 6, 2014.  Under the agreement, SNS is responsible for approving free and reduced price meal applications, furnishing food and supplies for meal service, and providing technical assistance.  The charter school is responsible for adhering to meal accountability procedures, serving correct menu items, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for the service of food.

The meals served in charter schools are included as part of the SNS monthly federal reimbursement claim.  The charter schools will be invoiced monthly for student "full pay" meals, adult meals, emergency meals, and any other meals that cannot be claimed as free or reduced.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
Revenue gained will cover expenses to result in a break-even status.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Mark Truax, Department Manager, Student Nutrition Services
Gwendolyn L. Luney, Assistant Superintendent   Gretchen Saunders
Student Services and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.08
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130827_594 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.08