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District 59 approves routine operational contracts, meal prices and NSSEO participation
Summary
At its May 7 meeting, the board renewed several operational contracts — food service, refuse collection and multiple insurance policies — set student meal prices for 2025–26 and agreed to participate in the NSSEO fiscal year 2025–26 budget.
The Community Consolidated School District 59 Board of Education on May 7 approved a set of routine operational contracts and budget-related items, including a food-service contract renewal, refuse and recycling services, insurance renewals and formal participation in the NSSEO budget for fiscal 2025–26.
Food service: The board approved a renewal of the district’s food-service contract with Organic Life for the 2025–26 school year. During the roll call vote one board member abstained and the motion passed. Specific contract terms beyond the renewal length were not detailed in the public discussion.
Meal prices: The board established student meal fees for 2025–26. Lunch will cost $3.45 and breakfast $1.30. Reduced-price lunch was set at $0.40 and the reduced-price breakfast remains $0.30; a carton of milk is $0.50. Board members asked whether the district must increase meal prices by 10 cents annually under policy; staff said there is a minimum requirement and that the district follows federal guidelines and any applicable caps.
Refuse and recycling: The board approved a one-year renewal with Republic Services for refuse and recycling collection for 2025–26 at a monthly rate of $7,140.94 (annual cost cited as $85,006.91).
Insurance and risk management: The board approved health and dental insurance renewals negotiated by Alara Group, and a workers’ compensation renewal negotiated by Willis Towers Watson between United Heartland and the district. Specific premiums and contract exhibits were not read into the record; the roll-call votes to approve those renewals passed.
NSSEO budget: The board voted to participate in the programs and activities of NSSEO (Northern Suburban Special Education Organization) for 2025–26 and to approve the organization’s fiscal year 2025–26 budget as presented by NSSEO’s governing board. The district agreed to pay its prorated share of NSSEO revenues.
District 59 Education Foundation: The board accepted a $650 donation from the District 59 Education Foundation to Ridge Family Center for Learning and Brentwood Elementary School for mini grants focused on gardening and experiential learning, and directed the superintendent to send a written expression of appreciation to the foundation.
