School nutrition

Numbers of children receiving free and reduced lunch
Update on the new federal regulation on school lunches (which currently is in public comment* until March  (?) 13)
due to our wellness policy, impact is mimimal (as we were following some of the same recommendations--now requirements)
We're getting six cents more per lunch; there has been no increase in breakfast reimbursement, though there has been a change in what is required for us (recommendation from admin that we comment on that)
equity in school lunch pricing: schools have to gradually increase lunch prices over time (starting FY12)...currently $2.75 is reimbursable, while we charge $1.50. We'll either have to raise prices or cover it through budget
Free potable water now needs to be available where meals are served (motion asking that admin look into where this is not currently the case and how much it's going to cost to make it so)

*Public comments go to:
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs
OMB
Attention: Desk Officer for FNS
Washington, D.C. 20503
You should also send a copy to:
Lynn Rodgers-Kuperman
Program Analysis and Monitoring Branch
Child Nutrition Division
3101 Park Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22302