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School committee approves one‑year Chartwells food‑service renewal
Summary
The Smithfield School Committee voted June 12 to renew the district’s food‑service contract with Chartwells for the 2025–2026 school year after clarifying that Chartwells and outside vendors may serve at non‑student events; the motion passed by voice vote.
The Smithfield School Committee voted June 12 to renew its food‑service contract with Chartwells for the 2025–2026 school year.
Committee members discussed whether Chartwells or outside vendors could provide food at school events that do not serve students. The chair said Chartwells has previously provided food for special events, and that outside vendors have been used for adult events. “Chartwells did that,” the chair said, describing prior coordination with the vendor.
Committee members asked staff to clarify the parameters for event catering and to communicate those rules to school advisers and administrators so that staff understand when outside food is permitted. Following the discussion, a member moved to approve the contract renewal, the motion was seconded, and the committee approved it by voice vote (“the ayes have it”).
The committee’s action was procedural: the renewal covers the upcoming school year only, and trustees noted they will set explicit parameters in the next full contract negotiation cycle.
Next steps: the contract renewal will be implemented for 2025–2026; the committee asked administration to issue clear guidance for event food service and to include any relevant parameters in communications to building leaders.
