In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Meinert is joined by Representative Maxine Dibert and the district’s Nutrition Services Director, Amy Rouse, for a closer look at why school meals are essential to student success.
The conversation highlights the work that goes into providing healthy, reliable meals each day, the staff and resources required to support the program, and the important role nutrition plays in student learning and well-being.
The episode also explores HB 12, proposed legislation that would provide free breakfast and lunch for students who need it, and discusses why sustainable funding for school meals is critical for families and schools across Alaska.
