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District hears food-service report; board approves 2025–26 food-service contract
Summary
Nutrition Group presented that Mount Pleasant’s food-service program is self-sustaining and performing near or over budget in several areas; the board approved a food-service contract for 2025–26.
Kelly Patterson, regional manager for the Nutrition Group, and on-site director Patrick Rulon Miller presented the district’s food-service program at the May 7 meeting and said participation and a la carte sales are strong. The presenters said the program is operating so that it could return at least $44,000 to the district’s food-service account in the coming year under current assumptions.
Patterson said participation to date was “over budget” for breakfast and a la carte sales and only slightly underbudget for lunch; the presentation projected budgeting assumptions for 2025–26, including 171 serving days, a 5% projected increase in food costs and an 8% increase in paper and cleaning supplies. Patterson said the district’s program supports equipment replacement and repairs without transfers from the general fund.
Following the presentation the board approved agenda item 10.2, the food-service agreement for the 2025–26 school year. The motion to approve the contract was moved by Mr. Poole, seconded by Mr. Cedar, and approved by voice vote.
Why it matters: The food-service contract governs school meals that affect daily operations and student nutrition. The presenters said the program was financially self-sustaining and contributing to equipment-repair funds, reducing the need for general-fund transfers.
What’s next: The contract for the 2025–26 school year was approved by the board. Administration and the Nutrition Group will operate under the contract terms and monitor reimbursements, USDA guidance and participation levels that affect revenue projections.
