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Subject:
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10.18 Approval of Contract between Azusa Unified School District (AUSD) and Creative Culinary Solutions for School Food Service |
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Strategic Goals:
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3. Budget and Finance To be responsible stewards of public funds and maximize the
resources needed to meet our goals, fulfill our priorities, and live up to
our values.
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Enclosure:
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Rationale:
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On May 14, 2025, Chef Kent Getzin and Chef Laura Ballen, with Creative Culinary Solutions for School Food Service, will conduct a three-day recipe development training with the high school team to develop and taste-test recipes for the 2025-2026 school year. Training will also create a standardized food presentation process at the middle and high schools. The District receives Kitchen Infrastructure and Training (KIT) funds. Part of these KIT funds will be used to train Nutrition Services employees. AUSD has been working with Creative Culinary Solutions for School Food Service since August 2022. |
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Budgetary Impact:
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The cost, not to exceed $20,000, to be paid from Cafeteria Fund. |
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Recommendation
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It is recommended the Board of Education approve contract between AUSD and Creative Culinary Solutions for School Food Service. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Patricia Loera - Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services |
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Signed By: |
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Latasha Jamal - Assistant Superintendent, Business Services |
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Arturo Ortega - Superintendent |
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Vote Results:
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Original Motion | Member Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña Moved, Member Carlos Ramos seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended the Board of Education approve contract between AUSD and Creative Culinary Solutions for School Food Service.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0. | The motion Carried 4 - 0 | | | Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña | Yes | Adrian Greer | Yes | Sandra Benavides | Yes | Carlos Ramos | Yes | |
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