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Ratification by the Board of Education of a Services Agreement 2022-2023 by and between the District and Shared Plate Strategies LLC, Sacramento, CA, for the latter to:develop Operational Plan for produce procurement, logistics, processing equipment & production, menuing & service, including long-term processes for self sufficiency with a focus on the Harvest of the Month and Produce Bar Programs; Integrate plan with Chef Brigaid Central Kitchen planning and programming; Support formal produce procurement, including advising on strategy and leading planning as well as supporting finalizing and implementing Requests for Proposals; Lead informal produce procurement, including strategy, planning, receiving and tracking direct purchases (informal bids and micro purchases); Identify and develop relationships with farmers to fulfill purchasing needs for Harvest of the Month and produce bar; Collect data on Harvest of the Month and Produce Bar participation, develop analysis process, analyze & report results, identify and present opportunities to increase; Develop Standard Operating Procedures for all plans and protocols developed throughout the project; Create and manage work plan to prioritize and deliver based on OUSDNS needs; and Maintain invoicing and reporting within the needs, requirements and timelines of OUSDNS at The Center, via Community Schools and Student Services Department, for the period of January 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $31,030.00.