Okaloosa County Public Schools
Contacts
Richard Norris
Director
202 B Hwy 85 N
Niceville, Florida 32578
850-301-3020
Kelli Williams
Buyer
202 B Hwy 85 N
Niceville, Florida 32578
850-301-3020
Larry Haile
Other
202 B Hwy 85 N
Niceville, Florida 32578
850-301-3020
Donna Pease
Other
202 B Hwy 85 N
Niceville, Florida 32578
850-301-3020
District Profile
| Name of District | Okaloosa County School District |
|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | |
| Total Food Budget for Current (2009/2010) Year |
Number of School Sites
| Number of High Schools | 4 |
|---|---|
| Number of Middle Schools | 8 |
| Number of Elementary Schools | 19 |
| Number of K-8 Schools | 1 |
| Number of K-12 Schools | 2 |
| Number of Charter Schools | |
| Number of Satellite Programs | 3 |
| Number of Summer Program Sites |
Number of schools district will open in 2010/2011
| Elementary Schools | |
|---|---|
| Middle Schools | |
| High Schools | |
| Other (Vocational or Charter School, Pre-K Center) |
District Demographics (% of Enrollment)
| Free | 40 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | 2 |
| Full Paid | 58 |
| Total | 100 |
District Nutrition Standards
| Meal Pattern Used by District | Traditional Food-based |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Standards Used by District | Alliance for a Healthier Generation |
| Nutrition Standards Used by District - Other | Healthier US School Challenge |
| Nutrition Standards Used for Ala Carte (if different) | AHG |
| Districts Policy on Trans Fats | |
| Districts Policy on High Fructose Corn Syrup | |
| District Policy on Sodium Content of Foods | |
| District Policy on MSG | |
| District Policy on Caffine |
Breakfast Program
| Average Daily Breakfast Participation | 4000 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Breakfasts Participation % of Enrollment | 16 |
| Meal Equivalent (ME) Formula (i.e. 3 breakfasts = 1 ME) | 2 breakfasts = 1 ME |
| Target Cost for a Breakfast Entree | .60 |
Lunch Program
| Average Daily Lunch Participation | 14000 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Lunch Participation % of Enrollment | 56 |
| Target Food Cost for a Lunch | .92 |
| Target Cost for an Entree | .40 |
| Target Cost for fruit/vegetable components | .30 |
After School Snack Program
| Average Daily Snack Program Participation | 500 |
|---|---|
| Meal Equivalent (ME) Formula (i.e. 4 snacks = 1 ME) | 4 snacks = 1 ME |
| Target Food Cost for a Snack | .50 |
A la Carte Sales
| Average Total Daily a la Carte Sales | |
|---|---|
| Meal Equivalent Formula for A la Carte (i.e. $3.00 = 1 ME) | |
| Margin of Cost for A la Carte Foods |
When Do You Consider New Products?
| August | No |
|---|---|
| September | Yes |
| October | Yes |
| November | Yes |
| December | Yes |
| January | Yes |
| February | Yes |
| March | Yes |
| April | No |
| May | No |
How Do You Prefer to Receive Product Information?
| Yes | |
| Regular Mail | No |
| In Person | No |
| Trade Show | Yes |
| House Show | No |
| Other (explain) |
Advance notice to develop a promotional activity
1-3 Months
Types of marketing materials you prefer
| Signage | Yes |
|---|---|
| POS materials | No |
| Rebates per case | Yes |
| Classroom materials | No |
When Purchasing New Products, Which is the Most Important to You?
(1=highest 9=lowest)
| Price | 1 |
|---|---|
| Quality | 1 |
| Nutritional Value | 1 |
| Ease of Preparation | 1 |
| Case/Pack Size | 4 |
| Student Acceptability | 1 |
| Recommendation From Users in Other Districts | 3 |
| Vendor Visit to District to Demonstrate Product/Preparation | 6 |
| Samples and Information from Vendor at Trade Show(s) | 1 |
Commodity Program
| Do You Prefer? | Fee for Service |
|---|
Which Commodities Do You Plan to Process in 2010/11?
| Beef | Yes |
|---|---|
| Chicken | Yes |
| Turkey | Yes |
| Pork | Yes |
| Fish | Yes |
| Eggs | Yes |
| Cheese | Yes |
| Peanut Butter | Yes |
| Beans | No |
| Potatoes | No |
| Other Vegetables | No |
| Tomato Paste | No |
| Fruit | No |
| Flour | No |