(KNZA)--New Hiawatha School Board member Phil Roberts took his seat on the board Monday evening after being sworn in last week. 
Roberts was elected last November to replace Jacquie Spihlmann, who did not seek re-election. 
Board President Roni Tietjens welcomed Roberts to the board.  
The board received an update on the food service program. Ruth Schowengerdt, the on-site manager for OPAA Food Management, said several new menu items have been introduced this school year.  She said based on student survey results, the walking taco is the favorite.  Schowengerdt reported a 40 percent breakfast participation rate and a 76 percent lunch participation rate, which are both up from October.  She said they are working to make a larger variety of entree options, including protein packs for student athletes.  
Following an executive session, the board accepted several resignations.  They included Kim Lillie as Middle School athletic director, Scotti Hanf as 2nd grade teacher and Linda Miller as high school social studies teacher.  The resignations are effective at the end of the current school year.  Also accepted was the resignation of Kristin Clark was school nurse.