Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 4/23/2024 - 5:30 PM
Category: Business and Finance
Type: Action
Subject: 10.23 Approval of Contract between Azusa Unified School District (AUSD) and Cream Co. LLC
Strategic Goals:
4. Community Engagement
To welcome, build, and sustain strong partnerships with students, parents, families, residents, educational institutions, community organizations, and the civic and business communities to support student wellness and achievement.
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 Cream Co. LLC.pdf
Rationale: During the 2023-2024 school year, AUSD contracted with Cream Co. LLC to provide raw beef products that were used in scratch cooking meals for the students. Nutrition Services collaborated with Cream Co. LLC and their growing network of family farms on their Beef2 institution pilot program. Cream Co. LLC has met its contractual obligations during the 2023-2024 school year by providing beef products that met the District standards as outlined in the contract. Nutrition Services will renew the contract for a second year. AUSD has been partnering with Cream Co. LLC since August 2023.
Budgetary Impact: The cost, not to exceed $40,000, to be paid from Cafeteria Fund.
Recommendation: It is recommended the Board of Education approve contract between AUSD and Cream Co. LLC.
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 contract between AUSD and Cream Co. LLC.'. 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