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Norwood school food service reports rising meal counts, proposes equipment purchases

Norwood Public Schools Committee · December 4, 2025
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Summary

Food service directors told the school committee that meal counts and reimbursement rates are up, producing a modest operating surplus; proposed capital investments tied to the nutrition revolving account include a Savage Center dish machine, a high‑school dishwasher replacement and a passenger van for student engagement.

Norwood’s food service team briefed the school committee on Dec. 3 about program finances, student engagement efforts and planned capital purchases financed through the school nutrition revolving account.

The director reported year‑to‑date growth in total meals ("about 9,000 plus meals" compared with prior years) and said a higher reimbursement rate has improved revenue. "We're at about $51,000 this year with a budget line of $45,000," the presenter said,…

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