Board hears about proposed increase to food-service contract; district says pricing remains in line with peers

The Herman-Neosho-Rubicon School District board reviewed a proposed food-service contract that staff said would raise per-meal costs but would keep the district in line with peer schools.

The chair (Chair) summarized the proposal and noted an increase in the per-meal price under the new contract. "We are in line with the other schools," the chair said, and added that the contract start date would be before September. Staff reported the district completed its 2023-24 membership audits satisfactorily and that sample collection for pupil-services compliance would occur between April 15 and May 1.

Board members asked for final contract terms and the exact per-meal increase to be clarified before any final approval. The board did not record a final vote on the food-service contract in the provided transcript segments.