Child Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week

Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, San Marcos CISD nutrition professionals have a lot on their plate. To celebrate their hard work and commitment, SMCISD schools are celebrating Child Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week May 2-6, 2016.

All across the school district, school nutrition professionals will be honored with thanks, cards, and recognition from students, school staff, parents, and the community.

“School nutrition employees must balance many roles and follow numerous federal, state and local regulations to ensure safe and healthy meals are available in schools. This special week provides the opportunity for the community to thank these hardworking heroes,” said Child Nutrition Director Mike Boone.

Boone adds some fast-facts regarding the SMCISD Child Nutrition Department:

• SMCISD Child Nutrition serves over one million (1,000,000) lunches and 300,000 breakfasts a year.
• There are only 177 serving days in a school year.
• The District spends over $ 1.7 million dollars on food in a school year.
• A new serving line at a school can cost over $100,000.
• SMCISD receives over $350,000 in USDA commodities to support the program.
• The District receives over $45,000 in fresh fruits and vegetables from the Department of Defense produce program.

Federal nutrition standards ensure that school cafeterias always offer low-fat or fat-free milk, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein.  School meals also meet limits on calories, sodium and unhealthy fats. The importance and nutritional value of school meals are well documented. For many children, school lunch is the most important and nutrient-rich meal of their day.

The SMCISD Child Nutrition Services Staff consists of 82 employees, 2 drivers, and 5 office staff for a total of 89 employees. Join us as we thank:

• San Marcos High School: Manager Alice Rodriguez, Erma Alvarez, Yazmin Guzman Martinez, Teresa Fontaney, Rosa Guzman, Sandra Mujica Rubio, Lori Velasquez, Reyna Gamez-Verdugo, Veronica Trevino, Kaylee Wilson, Liliana Garcia Escalante, Nora Echeverria, Yenny Sanchez Campos, Martha Lopez, Patricia Miranda, Claudia Rogriguez, Angelina Corrujedo
• Goodnight Middle School: Manager Araceli Mireles, Laurie Garcia, Lorenza Garcia, Bertha Hernandez, Yessica Villalpando, Jessica Murillo, Dinora Padilla, Juanita Garcia Hernandez, Roxana Aldana
• Miller Middle School: Manager Yolanda Perez, Norma Alvarez, April Gutierrez, Earl Hubbard, Erica Juarez, Elizabeth Martinez Maldonado
• Hernandez Elementary: Manager Euffie Vijarro, Maria Alma Bolanos, Maria Martinez, Linda Leija, Teresa Perez, Desiree Decker
• Travis Elementary: Manager Julie Cruz, Lou Marin, Lucy Rodriguez, Esmeralda Prodriguez Leos, Laura Torres, Blanca Lozano Silva
• Phoenix/Rebound: Asst. Manager Lucy Martinez, Cathryn Reader
• Bowie Elementary: Manager Paula Delgado, Beatrice Gil, Valerie Gallegos, Maria De La Rosa, Vicky Oliveras, Leslie Vargas
• De Zavala Elementary: Manager Stacy Houston, Maria Tello, Monica Garcia, Claudia Prieto
• Crockett Elementary: Manager Blanca Rodriguez, Teresa Guzman, Angelica Gonzalez, Christina Olivares-Cerritos, Melinda Rocha, Nanette Wilson
• Mendez Elementary: Manager Nancy Lucio, Teresa Alonzo, Frances Castillo, Ana Soto, Karen Tristan, Silvia Gomez
• Bonham PK School: Manager/Operations Supervisor Tony Mendoza, Alejandra Chairez-Ramirez, Maria Mendoza, Maria Ramirez De Gomez, Luz Salcido
• Floaters: Estella Zapata, Olivia Galindo
• Warehouse Delivery Driver: Gilbert Pavia
• Delivery Driver: Ruben Bolanos Ramirez
• Office Staff: Associate Director Mike Boone, Assistant Director Melba Perez, Production & Compliance Supervisor Maribel Rivas, Secretary Christina Tovar, Accountability Systems Specialist Adrian Velasquez