Dade County Public Schools
District Profile
| Name of District | Miami Dade |
|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 341,495 |
| Total Food Budget for Current (2009/2010) Year |
Number of School Sites
| Number of High Schools | 46 |
|---|---|
| Number of Middle Schools | 74 |
| Number of Elementary Schools | 223 |
| Number of K-8 Schools | 27 |
| Number of K-12 Schools | 0 |
| Number of Charter Schools | 0 |
| Number of Satellite Programs | 15 |
| Number of Summer Program Sites |
Number of schools district will open in 2010/2011
| Elementary Schools | 0 |
|---|---|
| Middle Schools | 0 |
| High Schools | 1 |
| Other (Vocational or Charter School, Pre-K Center) |
District Demographics (% of Enrollment)
| Free | |
|---|---|
| Reduced | |
| Full Paid | |
| Total |
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 | 35-1-35 |
| Nutrition Standards Used for Ala Carte (if different) | |
| Districts Policy on Trans Fats | Zero Artificial Trans Fats |
| Districts Policy on High Fructose Corn Syrup | Recommendation for No HFCS |
| District Policy on Sodium Content of Foods | Breakfast - 400 mg; Lunch 600 mg |
| District Policy on MSG | No MSG |
| District Policy on Caffine |
Breakfast Program
| Average Daily Breakfast Participation | 76,274 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Breakfasts Participation % of Enrollment | 22% |
| Meal Equivalent (ME) Formula (i.e. 3 breakfasts = 1 ME) | |
| Target Cost for a Breakfast Entree | $0.25 |
Lunch Program
| Average Daily Lunch Participation | 196,236 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Lunch Participation % of Enrollment | 57% |
| Target Food Cost for a Lunch | $ 1.80 |
| Target Cost for an Entree | $0.60 |
| Target Cost for fruit/vegetable components | $0.27 |
After School Snack Program
| Average Daily Snack Program Participation | |
|---|---|
| Meal Equivalent (ME) Formula (i.e. 4 snacks = 1 ME) | |
| Target Food Cost for a Snack |
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 | Yes |
| May | No |
How Do You Prefer to Receive Product Information?
| Yes | |
| Regular Mail | Yes |
| In Person | Yes |
| Trade Show | No |
| House Show | No |
| Other (explain) |
Advance notice to develop a promotional activity
4-6 Months
Types of marketing materials you prefer
| Signage | Yes |
|---|---|
| POS materials | Yes |
| Rebates per case | Yes |
| Classroom materials | Yes |
When Purchasing New Products, Which is the Most Important to You?
(1=highest 9=lowest)
| Price | 5 |
|---|---|
| Quality | 3 |
| Nutritional Value | 1 |
| Ease of Preparation | 4 |
| Case/Pack Size | 6 |
| Student Acceptability | 2 |
| Recommendation From Users in Other Districts | 9 |
| Vendor Visit to District to Demonstrate Product/Preparation | 7 |
| Samples and Information from Vendor at Trade Show(s) | 8 |
Commodity Program
| Do You Prefer? | Net Off Invoice |
|---|
Which Commodities Do You Plan to Process in 2010/11?
| Beef | Yes |
|---|---|
| Chicken | Yes |
| Turkey | Yes |
| Pork | Yes |
| Fish | No |
| Eggs | Yes |
| Cheese | Yes |
| Peanut Butter | Yes |
| Beans | No |
| Potatoes | Yes |
| Other Vegetables | No |
| Tomato Paste | No |
| Fruit | No |
| Flour | No |