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Board approves contract negotiations for central kitchen amid federal funding concerns
Summary
The board authorized negotiation and award of a progressive design‑build contract for a district central kitchen, while directors and staff discussed federal funding uncertainty and the programmatic goal of improving meal quality.
The Tacoma School District Board approved moving forward to negotiate and award a progressive design‑build contract for a district central kitchen, a project staff says will reduce reliance on prepackaged meals and improve nutrition.
The board approved the recommendation to negotiate with B and B Builders for the Central Kitchen Project; the agenda listed the funding source as capital bond proceeds approved by voters on Feb. 13, 2024. The vote passed unanimously.
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