Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
4/23/2024 - 5:30 PM  
Category:
Business and Finance  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
10.29 Approval of Consultant Agreement between Azusa Unified School District (AUSD) and Andrea Hess-Finger  
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:
Consultant Agreement between AUSD and Andrea Hess-Finger.pdf
 
Rationale:
Andrea Hess will provide training services for scratch cooked recipe development, work with District Chef and Department employees starting April 2024 to develop and taste test recipes for the 2024-2025 school year. Andrea will also develop professional development and training curriculum with a concentration on proper scratch cooking techniques and food handling, especially raw protein. Training will also create a standardized food presentation process at all school sites. The District is a recipient of Kitchen Infrastructure and Training funds. Part of these funds will be used to provide training to Nutrition Services employees.  
Budgetary Impact:
The cost, not to exceed $30,000, to be paid from General Fund and Cafeteria Fund.  
Recommendation
It is recommended the Board of Education approve consultant agreement between AUSD and Andrea Hess-Finger.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Patricia Loera - Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
Signed By:  
Latasha Jamal - Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
Signed By:  
Arturo Ortega - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Adrian Greer Moved, Member Sandra Benavides seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended the Board of Education approve consultant agreement between AUSD and Andrea Hess-Finger.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 4 - 0
   
Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña     Yes
Adrian Greer     Yes
Sabrina Bow, Ed.D.     Yes
Sandra Benavides     Yes