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Board votes to bring food service in-house, cites $145,000 baseline savings and student input
Summary
Trustees voted to move food service to district operation for 2026-27, citing anticipated baseline savings of about $145,000 and plans to invite current vendor staff to join the district payroll; the director said the change will allow menu input and investment in equipment and student-centered offerings.
The School City of East Chicago board voted April 28 to terminate its food-service management contract and transition to a self-operated food service model beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
Superintendent Dr. Steven Bornay and the district's food-service director told trustees the move is expected to produce baseline savings of about $145,000…
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