With new leadership and a new name, Garland ISD’s Student Nutrition Services recently enlisted some new help to evaluate school breakfast and lunch items. Director Bradford Trudeau invited the Superintendent Student Advisory Council to taste-test possible offerings, such as flavored water, sweet potato fries and fajita chicken.
“We have some work to do at the high school level,” said Trudeau. “We want to open all serving lines to all students, offer a meal deal of the day and improve the overall quality of food. USDA guidelines govern what can be sold in school during the day. They limit sodium amounts and say that all grains must be 50 percent whole grain, Our goal is to meet those standards while also offering a menu that is customer-driven and appealing to you.”
Representing that focus, the Superintendent Student Advisory Council contains junior and senior leaders from all eight high schools. They attend four meetings a year to learn about district operations and offer student opinions.