Adams 12 Five Star Schools Central Kitchen Survey

Through the 2024 bond, Adams 12 Five Star Schools plans to bolster its nutrition services by building a central kitchen. The central kitchen will enable the district to make several improvements in production, procurement, menu variety and allergen control.

When schools invest in nutrition services, students reap the benefits. Quality nutrition improves academic performance, attendance rates and behavioral outcomes. As we begin planning for the central kitchen, we want your input.

This is your opportunity to impact the design and planning for the central kitchen. Please share your thoughts through this survey.

1.What is your primary connection to the school district? (Select all that apply)

Student

Parent/guardian to student

Staff member

Community member without enrolled student

2.What do you or your child(ren) enjoy most about the current breakfast menu?

Protein options (smoothies, eggs)

Hot breakfast options (sandwiches, burritos, etc.)

Cereal

Breakfast breads and bars

3.What do you or your child(ren) enjoy most about the current lunch menu?

Specialty days (Taco Tuesday, Pizza Wednesday, Italian Fridays, etc.)

Daily options (chicken sandwiches, pizza daily)

Vegetarian options

Culturally relevant options

Cold options (sandwiches, yogurt parfaits, hummus boxes)

4.Are there any items or types of meals you would like to see added or improved? Please share examples.

5.How satisfied are you with the overall quality of meals served at district schools?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

6.How familiar are you with the new central kitchen project?

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Not familiar

7.Are there particular values or priorities you would like to see reflected in the new kitchen’s offerings? (Select all that apply)

Sustainability (minimize food waste, reduce packaging, etc.)

Locally sourced ingredients

Meals that reflect cultural diversity

Vegetarian and/or vegan

Allergen control (gluten-free, dairy free, etc.)

8.Please share anything else you’d like the district to consider during the design process for the central kitchen. (Open-ended)

Thank you for your input on the new central kitchen. If you're interested in learning more about this specific project or other 2024 bond projects, including the rebuild of Thornton High School and FutureForward at Bollman, career and technical education (CTE) expansions and more, visit our website.