Administration recommends Chartwells contract extension; board discusses but no recorded roll call

District cabinet recommended that the board extend the existing food-service management contract with Chartwells School Dining Services through the 2026–27 school year rather than advertise for bids in 2026 because the Michigan Department of Education requires re-bid only every five years and bids were solicited in 2023.

An administration presenter noted that Chartwells has performed to contract expectations during the year and that the contract language allows one-year renewals up to four times from the initial one-year term. Cabinet recommended the extension for the 2026–27 school year and said the contract has Michigan Department of Education approval. Chartwells representatives were in attendance and the presentation closed by inviting board questions. The transcript does not record a formal roll-call vote on the extension during the excerpt provided.

Board members made brief, collegial remarks recognizing staff and thanked presenters.