Several issues must be addressed. Exhibit 4-17 describes the lunch participation analysis results. Given the fact that both the elementary and the middle schools are closed campuses, a participation rate of around 90 percent would be reasonable. Exhibit 4-18 describes the breakfast lunch participation analysis results. Ricardo ISD Mealtime Meal Participation Report.
Buses arrive at the campuses in time for the students to have breakfast.
The low participation rates are a key indicator that there is a problem with the quality of food being served by the district. Enlist the support of students, staff and parents to develop strategies for increasing participation in breakfast and lunch on campus. The district could establish a working group of students, staff and parents to review food service internally, participate in administering a survey on food services and developing recommendations to the administration on improving the participation of meals on campus. The superintendent organizes a working group of students, staff and parents to analyze foods services, develop a survey and present recommendations to the superintendent. October 2000 2.