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Peninsula School District approves Aramark food-service contract, board hears details on menu, compliance and pricing
Summary
The board approved a multi-year food-service contract with Aramark after staff described a bidding process that prioritized menu quality and local sourcing alongside cost; the district said the per-meal cost to the district will be lower than the current contract but family meal prices depend on a federal pricing tool not yet released.
The Peninsula School District Board of Directors voted June 3 to approve a new food-service contract with Aramark, the district’s first change in a vendor for school meals in four decades.
Board President Wemberly called the motion; Director David moved to approve the contract and Director Jennifer seconded. The board voiced no recorded opposition and the motion carried by voice vote.
The district invited Andrew Dobbins, director of business development for Aramark, to the meeting to explain the company’s approach. Dobbins said the vendor will build menus based on student and family preferences and work with principals and staff to tailor offerings locally: "We start with student insights on what do students typically enjoy at each age level, and then we apply that regionally," he said.
Assistant Superintendent Ashley Murphy explained…
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