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Board debates five‑year Coca‑Cola exclusivity as staff describe logistics and rebate details
Summary
The board discussed a proposed five‑year Coca‑Cola beverage contract that would return approximately $128,427 over five years and include an exclusivity clause; board members and a public commenter raised concerns about water pricing, concessions vs. vending, and logistics for booster/ PTO orders.
The East Stroudsburg Area School District board discussed a proposed five‑year exclusive beverage contract with Coca‑Cola that staff presented as returning about $128,427 to the district over the contract term. The contract language shown at the meeting would prohibit competitive products from being sold, dispensed or served anywhere on district campuses, an exclusivity clause that prompted questions from board members about concession‑stand access for booster groups and event organizers.
Board member Rebecca Baer asked whether clubs and PTOs would have to purchase through Coca‑Cola or could continue to buy elsewhere. A staff member responded that clubs “do not have to. They have…
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