School officials excited about new food service
Tiffany Wurth (upper left), Humboldt High School marching band director, gives instructions to her squad last week during a session of band camp at the practice field. Independent photo by Jen Jensen.
By Phil Monson
The anticipated unveiling of the new food service program in the Humboldt School District is drawing excitement among school administrators.
If students and staff are impressed when school begins in another week, then all indications will point to a rousing success.
During the regular meeting of the board of education Monday night (Aug. 15). Humboldt School Superintendent Jim Murray introduced Jennifer Parker of Opaa Food Service, based out of Missouri. Opaa serves over 900 schools in eight states.
Parker has been training Humboldt’s food service director Melinda Busick, who leads the program. Busick, who was previously employed by the district, is now employed by Opaa but will have the same role.
Hot and cold food options will be available every day in each school building.
“We are very excited about Opaa taking over the program,” Murray said. “They are the specialists. They are the experts in providing school lunches."
Read full details about this program and what students can expect and how parents and students can download daily menus exclusively in this week's Humboldt Independent. Your trusted source for local news and sports.
