New food service director hired
Wayside SchoolsTexas- Detected
- Feb 3, 2026
- 266 days ago
- Sector
- Public Health
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Wayside Schools has appointed Candace Hamilton as the new Food Service Director, with a stated focus on shaping the food service program. The committee agenda highlights upcoming feedback on menus, Pre-K breakfast, and wellness activities, suggesting program changes are being considered but not yet defined. This leadership change is a buying trigger for K-12 nutrition services, menu planning tools, food products, and wellness programming as Hamilton refines offerings and supplier mix.
Agenda also references sports, wellness events, and integration of health and nutrition into academics, which may drive curriculum or program purchases later.
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- Meeting date
- February 3, 2026
- Agency
- Wayside Schools
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