Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 2/12/2018 - 7:00 PM
Category: Business/Action Items
Type: Action
Subject: 18.4 Memorandum of Understanding for Real Food in Schools Collaborative
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Policy:
Enclosure Real Food in Schools Collaborative MOU
File Attachment:
Real Food in Schools Collaborative MOU 1-16-2018revised.pdf
Summary: Mt. Diablo Unified School District, Eat REAL, Wellness in Action and Life Lab have partnered to form the "Real Food in Schools Collaborative". This collaborative is focused on increasing garden and culinary education, strengthening food service systems and delivery, and enhancing parent and community engagement. Collectively, the Real Food in Schools Collaborative plans to apply for the Battery Powered Grant focused on Improving Nutrition. Battery Powered, is a giving program that brings its members together to offer competitive grants three times a year by supporting organizations and learning from front line experts. The current themed grant focus is "What will it take to nourish the Bay Area’s children so they thrive in school and beyond?" Staff request approval of the Memorandum of Understanding outlining the Real Foods in Schools Collaborative partnership.
Funding: Not applicable
Fiscal Impact Not applicable
Recommendation: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Real Food in Schools Collaborative.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development
Signed By:
Jennifer Sachs - Chief, Educational Services
Signed By:
Rose Ramos - Chief Business Officer
Signed By:
Dr. Nellie Meyer - Superintendent
Vote Results:

New Motion
Member Cheryl Hansen Moved, Member Linda Mayo seconded to approve the New motion 'Approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Real Food in Schools Collaborative.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Linda Mayo     Yes
Joanne Durkee     Yes
Cheryl Hansen     Yes
Brian Lawrence     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes