By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post
The Hays school board will consider offering free breakfast for all students at its meeting at 6:30 tonight at Rockwell Administration Center.
"Children who are hungry can't focus on learning," the school board information packet said. "Breakfast (whether at home or at school) is so important for every student, every day, to have a positive and productive day at school. We want to eliminate any barriers within our power to help our students getting that much-needed morning nourishment."
The packet also said the move would eliminate any stigma that exists regarding the economic status of kids who eat breakfast at school versus at home.
It also would save money for families who do not already qualify for free meals, the packet said.
The administration hopes that making sure all students have breakfast will result in higher test scores, improved attendance, fewer trips to the school nurse, improved classroom behavior and more time spent on learning, the packet said.
The board also will consider two policies that address enrollment of non-resident students.
Superintendent Ron Wilson will give an update on the Roosevelt Elementary School addition and renovation, which will soon be moving into phase three.
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