Dealing with Problem Employees: The Basics of Progressive Discipline

Courtney Morabito, MBA, DTR, SNS
Supervisor of Food Service Operations, Cincinnati Public Schools

Ideas@Work education sessions are intended to inspire and encourage innovation in school nutrition through peer-to-peer learning and engagement.

Affiliation or Financial Disclosure

• Courtney Morabito, MBA, DTR, SNS
• Cincinnati Public Schools
• Nutrition Chair for Ohio SNA
• Nothing to disclose

A Bit About Our District

38,500 Students in 65 Schools:
• 82% free and reduced … 76.2% ethnic minority … 100+ different languages

School Lunch:
• 49 Schools in CEP
• Participation: 84% Elementary … 68% Secondary
• Lunch Prices: $1.75 Elementary … $2.00 Secondary … No Reduced Category

School Breakfast:
• Provision 2 Breakfast in All Schools
• Reimbursable Vending Machines in all 14 secondary schools
• BIC, Grab ‘n’ Go, and/or Breakfast After First Bell in 35 elementary schools
• Breakfast Participation: 68% Elementary … 36% Secondary

Other Programs:
• Summer Food Service Program at 108 sites
• Farm to School Initiatives including 17 school gardens
• Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program at 39 schools
• Afterschool Snack Program at 38 schools
• Garden Salad Bars in every school, every day