After tossed lunch debacle, Utah district eyes public relations hire
Source: Salt Lake Tribune
As fallout continues over news that dozens of kids’ lunches were dumped last month because of overdue payments, Salt Lake City School District leaders have quietly decided to try to hire a public relations firm.
The district issued a request for proposals from public relations firms for up to $49,999 — $1 shy of what’s required for full board approval, according to the district’s administrative procedures. However, the board will consider the expense at next meeting, said Jason Olsen, district spokesman.
The deadline for companies to submit proposals was Friday.
Heather Bennett, board vice president, said she, board president Kristi Swett and Superintendent McKell Withers made the decision to seek public relations help. It was not mentioned at a board meeting earlier this month or a board study session Tuesday evening.
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Facepalm. Those "educators" just don't learn, do they?
Boston learned. That city's school district now offers free lunch for all students regardless of income. I don't know how many school districts still offer free textbooks. In any case, at public schools a meal should be offered the same way textbooks are offered.
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Just when you think they couldn't get ANY more stupid!
Public Relations! 
