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School Committee votes to end Whitsons food-service contract; requests transition plan
Summary
The Burlington School Committee voted 3–2 to terminate its contract with Whitsons Food Service, citing concerns about management turnover, participation and food quality; staff were directed to prepare numbers and a transition plan for an in‑house alternative.
The Burlington School Committee voted 3–2 to terminate its contract with Whitsons Food Service, with members saying the company had not met expectations on consistent management, participation growth and food quality.
Committee members debated financial and operational details before the vote. “I would like to make motion that we terminate Whitsons’ contract with us, because at this point, I don't see any value in what they're doing,” a member said before moving the motion; the motion was seconded and carried 3–2. A committee member noted a contract clause allowing cancellation with 60 days’ notice: “I believe there is a clause that we can cancel without cause with 60 days advance notice.”
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