Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, September 7, 2010
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 2010/2011 school year under the district’s sponsorship of the National School Lunch Program:

• Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence
• New Springs Charter Middle School

The agreement shall be in effect retroactively from August 23, 2010 through June 10, 2011. Under the agreement, SNS is responsible for approving free and reduced applications, furnishing food and supplies for meal service, and providing technical assistance. The charter school is responsible for adhering to meal accountability procedures, serving the 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.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

* Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Revenue gained will cover expenses to result in a break-even status.

EVALUATION

N/A

SUBMITTED BY: Mark Truax, Department Manager, Student Nutrition Services

Gwendolyn L. Luney, Assistant Superintendent
Student Services and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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