Board of Education Meeting November 5, 2026

The Brentwood Union Free School District Board of Education held a workshop on November 5, 2026, featuring a presentation on the district’s school breakfast and lunch program. Staff described universal free meals, menu expansion, participation trends, allergy safeguards, and federal and state meal reimbursements, including rates of $3.15 per breakfast, $4.93 per lunch, and $1.30 per after-school snack. The income eligibility survey was emphasized because participation affects Title I funding and state grants, as well as student benefits such as test registration and college applications.

The presentation also covered cafeteria equipment and service improvements: new serving-line equipment is being purchased for a location not yet offering the burrito bar, pizza ovens were expected soon, and the district plans to obtain menu boards and panini presses. These are operational plans; no contract awards, dollar amounts for equipment, procurement motions, or spending votes were reported. Board members also discussed the need for additional food-service staff, districtwide consistency in hot breakfast offerings, and a possible pre-employment training approach for applicants with limited English proficiency. The meeting adjourned after a motion and vote.