K-12 Schools

Operations

LAUSD admin proposes eliminating classroom breakfast program

Cites survey where teachers said they'd prefer the program in cafeteria.

Operations

N.Y. districts to combine for foodservices

Districts would save at least $100,000 to $200,000 in the first year of the program.

District serves lunches with no utensils and compostable food.

District cites federal regulations as requiring options, not as a choice.

Survey says teachers think program causes mess and cuts into instructional time.

Vacuum-sealed meals and dedicated prep areas among changes.

New Jersey agriculture received $62,000 federal grant to fund initiative.

Patricia Montague has been with association for 20 years.

Committee felt risk was to high to allow the kid-favorite spread.

After heated debate, bill that would provide free meals to all students.

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