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littlemissmartypants

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Thu Sep 2, 2021, 03:12 AM Sep 2021

Reversed decision on school lunch program

Waukesha School Board Opts Back In To Federal Free Meals Program After Backlash

After an intense public backlash, the Waukesha School Board reversed its decision to opt out of a special federal free meals program.

The board originally decided in June to turn down the Seamless Summer Option, a temporary pandemic-related program that pays for meals for all students regardless of income.

Instead, the board voted unanimously to return to the National School Lunch Program, which requires families to apply for free or reduced-price lunch. One reason given was that it would push families to fill out the free lunch application – and the paperwork helps them access other aid.

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The board voted 5-4 to reverse its decision, and use the universal free meals program (Seamless Summer Option). Deets, Como, Bill Baumgart, Patrick McCaffery, and Amanda Roddy voted in favor. Montiho, Rajnicek, Zenobia and Kelly Piacsek voted against.

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https://www.wuwm.com/2021-08-23/waukesha-is-only-wisconsin-school-district-to-opt-out-of-federal-free-meals-program

Interesting article at the link.

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Reversed decision on school lunch program (Original Post) littlemissmartypants Sep 2021 OP
Montiho, Rajnicek, Zenobia and Kelly Piacsek voted against. Celerity Sep 2021 #1
Thank you. ❤ littlemissmartypants Sep 2021 #2
Excellent! 👏👏👏👏 SheltieLover Sep 2021 #3
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