Staffing Shortages Force Crossville Summer Meal Consolidation
The Cumberland County Board of Education reducing its summer meal program sites and transitioning to a once-weekly distribution schedule. School Nutrition District Director Kathy Hamby said the district decision forced by unexpected staffing shortages. Several employees taking medical leave this summer and one long-term staff member relocating. “We’re looking at consolidating sites because we decided […]
School District Budgets Dealing With Rising Food Costs
Increased food costs forcing some Upper Cumberland school districts to look for innovative ways to stay within budget. Cumberland County’s School Nutrition Director Kathy Hamby said, in her 20 years, she has never seen such drastic price increases.To make up for these increases Hamby said they chose to postpone new equipment purchases. “We are just […]
Cumberland Schools Meal Change Goes Into Effect January 1
Cumberland County Schools preparing to speed up the lunch process beginning January 1 under a change from the federal government. The meal change comes following new guidance measures issued by the USDA under the Community Eligibility Provision Program, or CEP. School Nutrition District Supervisor Kathy Hamby said students have been eating for free this year […]
