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Sanders, Robert E.; Howard, Richard – Executive Educator, 1986
To offset federal subsidy cutbacks, climbing food costs, and increasing wage demands, a Missouri school district hired a food management company. The district not only saved money, but also realized a profit, served more nutritious meals, needed less in-house recordkeeping, and concentrated more energy on education. (MLH)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Food Service, Lunch Programs
Jagel, Robin – Executive Educator, 1985
Evaluates the use of computerized cash registers in school lunch programs. They provide accurate records on food items sold (listing them by categories), can save time, and may perform many other sophisticated functions that improve efficiency and accountability. (MD)
Descriptors: Bookkeeping, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Electronic Equipment
