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Alaskan school district increases participation and revenue with new foodservice provider

 Jan. 13, 2015

Juneau School District’s School Lunch Advisory Board is praising its new “food service provider” as school budget planning begins for 2016.

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Idaho offers grants for educational garden programs

 Jan. 13, 2015

The Idaho Department of Education is offering grants for schools to implement a hands-on educational garden program.

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'Lunch angel' pays delinquent accounts

Jan. 13, 2015

"Lunch angel" Kenny Thompson has found a kindred spirit in principal Courtney Merilatt of Garfield Elementary School in Pasadena Independent School District.

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Pennsylvania school district urged to choose fixed-price option

Jan. 13, 2015

Paying Central Dauphin School District's food service contractor a fixed amount for each cafeteria meal would lower administrative costs and improve food quality, a district resident told the school board tonight – Monday, September 12

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Fla. governor proposes record per pupil funding

Jan. 13, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott’s proposal to increase K-12 per pupil funding to the highest in the state’s history was applauded by local school officials on Monday.

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School seeks $3.85M bond for cafeteria, shelter

Jan. 13, 2015

The school is aiming to pass two bond proposals totaling $3.85 million. Superintendent Sheril Payne expressed the funds would benefit multiple endeavors.

People

Jessica Marchand, R.D.: Empowering Talent

By Lindsey Ramsey on Jan. 12, 2015

Jessica Marchand, R.D., has revolutionized foodservice at WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh, N.C., by developing a full-service catering program and empowering her culinarians to take more control.

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The Big Picture: Construction and renovation

Dec. 30, 2014

The majority of operators said they are planning to renovate at least part of one or more of their dining facilities in the next two years.

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Mass. school district considers cap on lunch debts

Dec. 30, 2014

Limits to students borrowing lunch funds were discussed by the Acushnet School Committee along with other policy issues and updates on Dec. 16.

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Rutgers eliminates trays, saves $300K

Dec. 19, 2014

Rutgers University says it has saved $300,000 in the first 10 weeks since it eliminated trays in three student dining halls.

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