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Aitkin board accepts single milk bid and raises second‑meal price by 30 cents
Summary
The board accepted a single milk bid for district food services and approved a 30¢ increase to the price of second student meals (first student meal remains free under state reimbursement); administrators said the change helps offset rising food costs.
District administration (S5) reported that only one bidder submitted quotes for the milk and bread contract; board members reviewed unit prices and moved to accept the milk bid as the best available option.
Administration also proposed increasing the charge for second student meals (and staff meals) by 30 cents to offset rising food costs; the board approved the price change by motion and voice vote. S5 said the first student meal will remain free and that reimbursements from the state often affect meal pricing.
Board members asked about the relationship between reimbursement rates and local pricing; administrators said the 30‑cent increase is intended to help keep the food service solvent while remaining aligned with expected state reimbursements. The motion to approve the meal prices and to accept the procurement recommendation carried by voice vote.
