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Board approves child nutrition contracts and USDA-donated food purchase totaling about $10 million
Summary
The board approved one-year extensions and new awards for food distribution, milk, produce, USDA-donated foods and related services; the district said amounts vary with participation and will be funded from the Child Nutrition account and general funds where noted.
Jennifer, a child nutrition staff member, presented several procurement items and told the board that the district participates in cooperative bids and federal programs to supply school meals.
The board approved an approximately $6,500,000 award for food products and distribution for the 2025–26 school year to the Panhandle cooperative vendor identified in the presentation; the item is an optional one-year extension under the Panhandle 8 cooperative agreement and will be funded from the Child Nutrition account (account 61). Jennifer noted prices can vary based on meal participation.
The board…
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