Grand Jury Report*

In smaller school districts, food managers who cook as well as manage are overburdened with additional administrative California State required record keeping. Not applicable to UUSD.

The grand jury is concerned that there is no registered or certified dietitian employed for the county's meal programs. While a registered dietitian would certainly be of help in meeting nutritional standards for the school nutrition programs, that same function could be accomplished with the appropriate school nutrition software and trained staff to use it. The school nutrition programs menu planning requirements are straightforward and easily implemented with proper training.

There is a paucity of oversight and guidance for the county's school nutrition programs. Programs are monitored at a minimum of every three years by the state and twice-yearly health inspections are conducted at district sites. Districts are required to monitor their sites for compliance as well.

Students are throwing away reusable food service dishes and utensils. Not applicable to UUSD.

Food service job descriptions in small districts include duties that require more time than allotted or funded. Not applicable to UUSD.

Ongoing computer training for food service managers is lacking in most school districts. Not applicable to UUSD.

State inspectors found errors in procedures resulting in major loss of funds from school district food programs. Not applicable to UUSD.

The addition of a MCOE dietician who could review procedures with food service staff might prevent negative evaluations from the state. The county would benefit most from someone familiar with the specific rules and requirements of the school nutrition programs. Implemented Actions Summary Attachment