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District updates food‑service RFP schedule and explains universal free‑lunch funding uncertainty
Summary
Easton officials told the school committee the district will issue a request for proposals for food service this fall and that universal free breakfast and lunch will be available this year but depends on state appropriations in future years.
Superintendent Dr. Cabral told the School Committee on Sept. 4 that the district intends to issue an RFP for food services so a new vendor could begin as early as Dec. 1. The district currently has a month‑to‑month agreement with incumbent provider Whitsons for September and October (and possibly November) while the bid process proceeds.
Cabral said Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education timelines require specific…
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