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K-12 Schools

Operations

Still no action from Congress on Child Nutrition reauthorization

 By Alaina Lancaster on Dec. 16, 2015

An omnibus spending bill skips Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act reauthorization but gives FSDs a small win.

Operations

School draws fire by tying students’ classroom work to lunch-line position

 By FSD Staff on Dec. 16, 2015

A petition drive is underway to preserve a first-come, first-served set-up.

Operations

LAUSD foodservices assess the impact of Tuesday's closings

By Bianca N. Herron on Dec. 16, 2015

A sales day was lost, but food wasn’t wasted, a spokesman told FSD.

Operations

Bringing family dining to the cafeteria

By FSD Staff on Dec. 15, 2015

Lunchtime atmosphere is shifting from tray lines toward family-style dining at 10 K-12 schools in the Philadelphia area, thanks to the Eatiquette program.

Design

How to ready facilities for a natural disaster

By Laura Van Wert on Dec. 15, 2015

Operators in states where earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding and tornadoes are commonplace are keeping natural disasters in mind when designing or renovating.

Operations

3 tips from sustainability superstars

By Katie Fanuko on Dec. 15, 2015

During the Food Recovery Summit in November, the Environmental Protection Agency named the 2015 National Award Winners of its Food Recovery Challenge.

Workforce

Specialized jobs bring unexpected benefits

By Dana Moran on Dec. 15, 2015

Operators are adding specialized roles for workers who aren't spending time in a white apron, but focusing on improving the operation in surprising ways.

Operations

How K-12 foodservice directors are combatting food insecurity

By Lisa Arnett on Dec. 15, 2015

By taking advantage of federal programs and partnering with their communities, K-12 foodservice operations are tackling food insecurity in their districts.

Operations

Elementary school’s new program gives students a healthy start

By FSD Staff on Dec. 15, 2015

Jackson Elementary students not only receive a free breakfast, but also have more opportunities each morning for physical activity and academic help.

Operations

Sustainable for the holidays

By Dana Moran on Dec. 15, 2015

Holiday events are a time for cheer—and can be a huge revenue driver at noncommercial operations. But with those additional diners come additional turkeys.

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