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Ratification by the Board of Education of a Services Agreement 2023-2024 by and between the District and Shared Plate Strategies LLC, Sacramento, CA, for the latter to “Develop Operational Plans 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. Support procurement of a vertical packing machine to increase local produce purchasing through the Central Kitchen. Develop operational plan for the processing room for operationalization of the produce slicer with a goal to bring the slicer fully online by summer 2023. Integrate plan with Chef Brigaid Central Kitchen planning and programming. Work with Pacific Rim to source Harvest of the Month items with focus on quarterly highlights from local farmers, including production planning with farmers whenever possible. Support lead buyer on informal local food procurement, including strategy, planning, receiving and tracking direct purchases (informal bids and micropurchases). Identify and develop relationships with farmers to fulfill purchasing needs for Harves 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. Maintain invoicing and reporting within the needs, requirements and timelines of OUSDNS,” via Community Schools and Student Services Department, for the period of July 18, 2023 through June 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $90,840.00.