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    A district official responds to a reporter's questions about a $2.6 million surplus in food inventory from the district's food service contractor, Aramark. The official states that the issue was discussed at a previous meeting and recommends listening to the audio recording of that meeting for more information. The reporter then restates his specific questions about how the surplus occurred, whether the district has to purchase a certain amount of food annually, what types of food are in the surplus, and how the district plans to address the situation.

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    Texas Watchdog Mail - Aramark surplus inventory questions

    6/19/12 1:28 PM

    Michael Cronin <mike@texaswatchdog.org>

    Aramark surplus inventory questions


    Spencer, Jason G <JSPENCE3@houstonisd.org> To: Michael Cronin <mike@texaswatchdog.org> Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Mike: Ibelievethisterritorywascoveredprettythoroughlyduringyesterdaysworkshop.Ratherthanhaveourstaff rehashthemeetingagain,perhapsyoushouldcontactboardservicestoscheduleatimetocomelistentothe audiorecordingtodeterminewhetheryoumighthavemissedsomething. Jason


    From: Michael Cronin [mailto:mike@texaswatchdog.org] Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 10:27 AM To: Spencer, Jason G Subject: Aramark surplus inventory questions

    Jason,

    Are you able to answer the below questions, or are you still referring all Texas Watchdog queries to Pam Kaiser and her staff?

    Thx,

    Mike

    Questions:

    1.) How did the $2.6 million surplus of Aramark food occur? Is that a normal or atypical situation from year to year? What
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    Texas Watchdog Mail - Aramark surplus inventory questions

    6/19/12 1:28 PM

    was the situation last year?2.) If I understood last night's conversation, HISD had to buy that extra food or Aramark would lose money? Is that correct? Would you please explain that? Does HISD have to buy a certain amount of food from Aramark each year? 3.) What types of food compose the surplus inventory? 4.) Is this helpful or harmful for food stocks for the upcoming academic year? How does HISD and Aramark plan to remedy the situation?

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    Mike Cronin Reporter, Texas Watchdog www.texaswatchdog.org 713-228-2850 (desk); 281-417-8849 (cell) LinkedIn: mikeccronin; Twitter, Facebook & Skype: michaelccronin

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