La Vernia High School plans to serve 'meals students want to eat'

[Video below] La Vernia High School will transition away from the National School Lunch Program beginning in the coming school year. La Vernia Independent School District (ISD) Child Nutrition Director Angela Rodriguez addressed the board of trustees May 19 with a presentation showing the challenges of the current school lunch program. According to Rodriguez, the district “faces significant limitations … including restricted menu options, declining student participation, and regulatory constraints that inhibit our ability to offer meals that truly engage our students.” Rodriguez also told trustees that the program, which is federally managed, is highly structured with strict regulations on...

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