Board approves two‑year food and nutrition master agreement with modest price increase

Administration presented a negotiated two‑year master agreement for food and nutrition services at the Jan. 12 board meeting and recommended approval. The package includes language changes to articles and two memoranda of understanding covering posting notifications and a retention statement.

Staff summarized the financial impact: $34,917 (a 3.62% increase) for the 2025–26 year and $27,701 (a 2.77% increase) for 2026–27. The two‑year master agreement cost increase was presented as $62,618, or 6.39% over the two years. The board voted to approve the agreement after a motion by Scott and a second; the motion carried by voice vote.

District staff said details about the language changes and memoranda will be included in the agreement documentation and available in the official minutes. The board approved the agreement to ensure continuity of food and nutrition services for the district.