Title and Board Action Requested
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Approve out of state travel for Lori Drenth, Director of Food and Nutrition Services to attend the HPS Group Purchasing Organization’s annual meeting October 24-27,2023 in Grand Rapids, MI.
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Executive Summary
The Director of Food and Nutrition Services, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests Board approval for out of state travel. This approval will allow Lori Drenth to attend the HPS Group Purchasing Organization’s annual meeting October 24-27,2023 in Grand Rapids, MI. Lori Drenth will be representing the state of Florida as a member of the School Food Purchasing Advisory Committee (SFPAC paperwork attached). This meeting offers the opportunity to learn more about the Group Purchasing Organization and how our district membership can improve purchasing districtwide. The cost of this trip is $0, due to HPS Group Purchasing Organization paying all travel expenses.
My Contact
Lori Drenth
Director of Food and Nutrition Services
352-797-7028 x406
2018-23 Strategic Focus Area
Pillar 3: Facility Operations
Financial Impact
See attached budget sheet.
If expenditure is not currently budgeted, this will serve as the budget amendment when Board approved. If the agenda item includes the purchase of goods or services, the funds requested are an anticipated amount and may fluctuate depending on such factors as current market conditions, product availability, additional funding sources, and the needs of the District. Should the actual cost exceed the anticipated amount, the Board approves the additional cost, after review by the superintendent, but not in excess of the funds available in the site’s approved annual budget.