Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
11/14/2023 - 5:30 PM  
Category:
Business and Finance  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
10.9 Approval of Contract between Azusa Unified School District (AUSD) and Lodi Unified School District (LUSD), the Lead District for the Super Commodity Cooperative (Super Co-Op)  
Strategic Goals:
3. Budget and Finance
To be responsible stewards of public funds and maximize the resources needed to meet our goals, fulfill our priorities, and live up to our values.
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
Contract between AUSD and LUSD, the Lead District for the Super Co-Op.pdf
 
Rationale:
The Super Co-Op is a California cooperative consisting of public-school agency members for the purpose of obtaining United States Department of Agriculture commodities for the school food services program. The Super Co-Op allows the District to take advantage of discounts, rebates, and the advantage of large districts purchasing power, to obtain the best rates on food. AUSD has been participating in the Super Co-Op since 2001.  
Budgetary Impact:
The cost, not to exceed $2000, to be paid from the Cafeteria Fund.  
Recommendation
It is recommended the Board of Education approve contract between AUSD and LUSD, the lead district for the Super Co-Op.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Melissa Vera - Secretary to Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
Signed By:  
Latasha Jamal - Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
Signed By:  
Arturo Ortega - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Gabriela Arellanes Moved, Member Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended the Board of Education approve contract between AUSD and LUSD, the lead district for the Super Co-Op.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña     Yes
Adrian Greer     Yes
Gabriela Arellanes     Yes
Sabrina Bow, Ed.D.     Yes
Sandra Benavides     Yes