Brick School Cafeterias Face Slumping Sales
Privatization may be considered
Cafeteria revenue is down in the Brick school district, and officials may consider other options including privatization if the trend continues. Recent sales figures show a 10 percent drop from the 2011 numbers, Board of Education member Larry Reid said at a meeting. Reid placed the blame for slumping sales on new federal nutritional guidelines that he says have proven unpopular with students statewide. "All of the fats and sugars have been replaced by fruits and vegetables, so you know how that's going over with the kids," said Reid. "A lot of kids are bringing their own lunch." Reid said the district will have to revise its budget estimations for cafeteria sales, and suggested district officials look into starting a breakfast program in …
Sal Petoia
12:28 pm on Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Sorry Rriverside, but that excuse doesn't fly. If a parent has to leave so early that they can't give their kids a bowl of cereal, then they can set it out the night before. All the child has to do is add milk. I imagine that there are some families that cannot afford to provide their kids with breakfast, but I'll bet many of those parents are sporting an Ipod or smoke. There is no excuse for not… more ›