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