The qualifying district schools are Alta Vista,
Emma E. Booker, Gocio, Tuttle and Wilkinson
elementary schools; Booker Middle School;
Triad North and Triad South; and both the
elementary and middle levels of the Suncoast
School for Innovative Studies.
"There's nothing worse than a child
sitting there with their stomach
grumbling, trying to participate
in class," board Chairwoman
Jane Goodwin pointed out.
Opening up the opportunity for
free breakfasts for all students at
the qualifying schools, she added,
"certainly takes some of that stigma
away" from children who have been getting
free and reduced-price breakfasts.
"I think it sounds like a wonderful program,"
Vice Chairman Frank Kovach said.
New board member Bridget Ziegler concurred.
"I'm glad that we're able to provide that."
When board member Shirley Brown asked
about the possibility of more schools becom-
ing eligible for the program, Girard said
she plans to investigate whether other
schools, "with just a little tiny bump
might be able to come [on board]."
Glenallen Elementary School
in North Port is just below the
80-percent mark, Girard noted,
adding that she plans to talk with
the principal about the situation
and learn whether she can offer
any assistance.
According to the backup agenda material for
the July 22 meeting, all parents of students
at the participating schools will be notified
in writing about the Universal Free Breakfast
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